Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Nobles Point 4

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse - 2021 Houzz Winner (Best Kitchen)

Gardner Homes

This unique farmhouse kitchen is a throw-back to the simple yet elegant white 3x6 subway tile, glass cabinetry, and spacious 12 foot white quartz island. With a farmhouse apron front sink and a 36" cooktop, this kitchen is a dreamy place to whip up some comfort food. Peek out the exterior windows and see a beautiful pergola that will be perfect to entertain your guests.

Atherton Estate

Eileen Gordon Design

An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.

Luxurious Residence - Kitchen

Martin Manley Architects

A luxurious and well-appointed house an a ridge high in Avon's Wildridge neighborhood with incredible views to Beaver Creek resort and the New York Mountain Range.

Elegant Simplicity

Raw Urth Designs

Design: Montrose Range Hood Finish: Brushed Steel with Burnished Brass details Handcrafted Range Hood by Raw Urth Designs in collaboration with D'amore Interiors and Kirella Homes. Photography by Timothy Gormley, www.tgimage.com.

Luxe 2

Hri Design

This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

CarsonSpeer Builders

This butler's pantry creates a unique and usable space for entertaining. The majority of the countertops in the home are Cambria quartz that imitate marble but are easier to maintain. Inspiro 8

French Normandy Chateau

Bankston May Associates

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Houston with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback and with island.

Mid-century Modern Urban infill

Berghuis Construction LLC

photos by Kaity
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black cabinets.

Rustic Kitchen

Photo of a country kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets and black cabinets.

Upscale Elegance

Dalia Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Sacha Griffin
Photo of a traditional kitchen pantry in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets and black cabinets.

Sudlow 2

Sheerin Bespoke

The “Industrial shaker” – notice the bare red Cheshire brick feature wall – A classic shaker style kitchen in modern deep grey with grey slate floor, and hardwearing white quartz worktops around the cooking area and a rich luxurious solid oak island worktop – see how the furniture perfectly sits underneath the oak beam to the ceiling – a classic and instant hallmark of bespoke manufacture and installation - notice the modern way of cooking with cutting-edge multi-function ovens set at eye level for ease of use, the wide seamless induction hob set in a break-fronted worktop run for deeper worksurface where its needed most, and “WOW” glass extractor hood, framed by classic glazed wall units for glasses and cups/plates. Note the bifold dresser hiding the small appliances (Mixer/blender/toaster) merging into the tall larder and huge side by side fridge and freezer. Again the sink is on the island but inset into the beautiful solid oak oiled worktop. With contemporary chrome rinse monobloc tap. The island feature side has a wine cooler, and a breakfast bar conveniently located to grab that next glass of wine!. Simple chrome cup and ball handles finish off that industrial modern look. Photographer - Peter Corcoran

Industrial Chic

Blakes London

www.82mm.com
This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances and light hardwood floors.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Goals for the kitchen: Create a statement. The island is adorned with Bently quartz from Cambria. It steered each selection of the kitchen from the black chevron backlash to the gold bamboo-look pendants. The appliances coordinate with the black and gold finishes as well, the JennAir range’s is dressed in brass bezel accents and the stainless-steel apron-front sink is brushed with a brass decorative front.

Ground Floor Renovation

dRAW Architecture

Photo of a transitional kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Handpainted Loft Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design: Cattaneo Studios // Photos: Jacqueline Marque
Photo of an expansive industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in New Orleans with black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

Custom Homes

Kingdom Home Builders

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble floors, an undermount sink, mirror splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor and panelled appliances.

Cuisine contemporaine noire et blanche / Blck and white contemporary kitchen

K INTÉRIEURS

Yves Lefebvre
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and glass-front cabinets.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Black 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!