Classic Palette: Black & White Kitchen Sometimes forgoing colour for a classic palette can really pay off. This lovely family home is taken to the next level of chic with its classic black and white kitchen. Gorgeous classic cabinetry has been selected, with shaker doors and detailed panelling on the island. Being only a small space, the overhead cupboards remain handless to ensure the kitchen does not appear cluttered and the gorgeous Quantum Quartz stone benchtop is repeated on the splashback so as not to distract the eye. Sticking true to the colour palette and classic feel the client selected any chef’s dream oven, a SMEG’s iconic freestanding Victoria Oven. The black Zip Tap gives modern convenience while blending with the aesthetics of the kitchen. We love the slim, black handles by Castella once again ensuring the eye is not distracted. And the beautiful, fluted farmhouse style sink by ABI Interiors is a subtle change of texture and interest while being the pinnacle of a classical kitchen. Being a small kitchen, the client used smart joinery to ensure no space was wasted. With a purpose-built pantry to house drinks station keeps counters clutter free. Drawers with glass fronts are used in the pantry, ensuring items aren’t lost. Hafele LeMans corner unit is used to get into those pesky corners, and two-tier pantry pullouts ensure the smaller spaces are maximized. And Hafele Pull-Out Rubbish Bins means everything has its place. We love the client’s choice of bar stools, gorgeous black velvet with gold tip feet, the only step away from the black and white palette, they are classic and chic. The pendant lights with their handblown glass and metal feature are keeping with the classic styling. All this is taking place upon a lovely canvas of timber look tiles, laid in a classic Chevron pattern that runs the length of the home, giving added visual interest to this gorgeous family home located in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Old Tappan, NJ

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View of open kitchen and family room. Doors facing pool area. Walk out basement acts as pool cabana. Doors in background lead to bathroom and bedroom.

Милютинский

Татьяна Красикова

Кухня
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, green floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Moorings

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New Leicht kitchen cabinets, Concrete and Lacquer painted
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Dallas High Rise Condominium

Leslie Foster Interiors, LLC

All new, custom kitchen cabinet design and appliances. New quartz countertop and backsplash. New hardware.
Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, white floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen Remodel - Ann Arbor, MI

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Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Harmony Colombes

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Une maison de maître du XIXème, entièrement rénovée, aménagée et décorée pour démarrer une nouvelle vie. Le RDC est repensé avec de nouveaux espaces de vie et une belle cuisine ouverte ainsi qu’un bureau indépendant. Aux étages, six chambres sont aménagées et optimisées avec deux salles de bains très graphiques. Le tout en parfaite harmonie et dans un style naturellement chic.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

BESPOKE HANDMADE KITCHEN, THE CENTRAL HUB IN THIS THAMES DITTON HOME

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Our client loved their larder, and it was imperative to create a space for it in the new bespoke kitchen. The corner section in the kitchen was the perfect placement for this; the various depths of shelving and lights inside the larder makes this deep unit user friendly with plenty of storage.

Двухэтажная квартира в ЖК "Бартон"

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

La casa di famiglia divisa tra madre e figlia - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Orange Ave High-Rise

Eridel Construction & Design

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Appartement Grand Palais - Cuisine

Ludily

L’objectif principal de ce projet a été de réorganiser entièrement les espaces en insufflant une atmosphère épurée empreinte de poésie, tout en respectant les volumes et l’histoire de la construction, ici celle de Charles Dalmas, le majestueux Grand Palais de Nice. Suite à la dépose de l’ensemble des murs et à la restructuration de la marche en avant, la lumière naturelle a pu s’inviter dans l’ensemble de l’appartement, créant une entrée naturellement lumineuse. Dans le double séjour, la hauteur sous plafond a été conservée, le charme de l’haussmannien s’est invité grâce aux détails architecturaux atypiques comme les corniches, la niche, la moulure qui vient englober les miroirs. La cuisine, située initialement au fond de l’appartement, est désormais au cœur de celui-ci et devient un véritable lieu de rencontre. Une niche traversante délimite le double séjour de l’entrée et permet de créer deux passages distincts. Cet espace, composé d’une subtile association de lignes orthogonales, trouve son équilibre dans un mélange de rose poudré, de laiton doré et de quartz blanc pur. La table ronde en verre aux pieds laiton doré devient un élément sculptural autour duquel la cuisine s’organise. L’ensemble des placards est de couleur blanc pur, pour fusionner avec les murs de l’appartement. Les salles de bain sont dans l’ensemble carrelées de zellige rectangulaire blanc, avec une robinetterie fabriqué main en France, des luminaires et des accessoires en finition laiton doré réchauffant ces espaces. La suite parentale qui remplace l’ancien séjour, est adoucie par un blanc chaud ainsi qu’un parquet en chêne massif posé droit. Le changement de zone est marqué par une baguette en laiton et un sol différent, ici une mosaïque bâton rompu en marbre distinguant l’arrivée dans la salle de bain. Cette dernière a été pensée comme un cocon, refuge de douceur.

Pierce Residence

Reyner Construction, LLC

This project was a complete update of kitchen with new walk in pantry, butler's pantry, full length island, 48" gas range, custom built design cabinet doors and full height china cabinet. Old heart pine flooring installed for flooring to tie kitchen together with the rest of the house. Countertops installed were forza quartz, quartzite, and butcher block material.

Кухня

goro_da

Photo of a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Arquez Residence | Kitchen Renovation

DALOP Design

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Реализация кухни "Современная классика"

студии Melnicova Design

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Southern

Morrone Interiors

Complete Kitchen Renovation
Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Taheri Kitchen Design

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Tarzana kitchen and bathroom

Jocelyne Borys Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Engineered Quartz Splashback and Recessed 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!