Light-filled kitchen and dining.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback, beige floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Rénovation cuisine Oullins Noce Canaletto

Les cuisines d'Arno

Lotfi Dakhli
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, black benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black appliances and a peninsula.

Marlboro Ridge Estates Staging

Adorn Interiors LLC

Sunroom, kitchen and eat-in dining area staging project for property sale. Previously designed, painted, and decorated this beautiful home.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Casa Carruba

ARCH.0

This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped separate kitchen in Rome with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

West Seattle Mid-Century

Board & Vellum

Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
Large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Midcentury Modern Blue Wave Tile Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Serving up underwater vibes, this blue wave tile backsplash playfully anchors this midcentury modern kitchen. Sample more blue tiles at fireclaytile.com/samples TILE SHOWN Wave Tile in Slate Blue DESIGN Diane Gordon Design PHOTOS Elisabeth Gordon

Irvine Kitchen II

White Diamond Cabinets & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Small and Sophisticated

Mise en Place Design

Brady Vernik
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Large in Lone Tree

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Kitchen remodel in Lone Tree, CO. Dark Cherry floors and cabinets give this kitchen a rich and warm look with a very large communal island. The T-shape of the large island allows for optimal seating for the family to interact in the heart of the home.

Madisonville Whole Home Remodel

Lee Brothers Construction

Small Pantry with custom glass door
Small arts and crafts kitchen pantry in Houston with dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Torch Modern Chic

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Arlington Courthouse Condo

Bray & Scarff

We removed the old "builder grade" cabinets that were missing lots of function. Replaced with maple wood Schrock cabinetry. Creating more space in the corners and making the island larger. There is much more functional storage space and room for the wine cooler that the customer wanted. The colors were chosen to go with the current theme of the home. Cabinetry: Schrock Cabinetry Construction: Maple Cabinetry Finish/Color: Leather Cabinetry Door Style: Guthrey, partial overlay Counters: Jurassic Gold Flooring: Studio Beige, Polished Porcelain - Italy Backsplash: Mutina Phenomenon Rain C Grigio - Italy Appliances - GE Profile - Bray & Scarff, North Arlington Photography by: Eddie Avenue

Spruceleigh Remodel 2

Deffenbaugh Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Brooklyn Townhouse

Collaborated Works

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Metal Accents

Temac Development Inc.

Metal sliding glass shades over floating kitchen shelves, built by Temac Development Inc, for more information check out Temac.com.
Small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Knotty Walnut Kitchen

Rimrock Cabinet Co.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

White Kitchen

KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

MCG Kitchen Dining

LLG Residential Design LLC

The cabinet doors to the right of the ovens open to a wonderful walk in pantry space. Adding a corner cabinet to a galley kitchen can really increase your pantry space.

Chestnut

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

Jim Tschetter
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Warm and Inviting

Hahka Kitchens

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!