Peter Medilek
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, white benchtop, with island, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and black floor.

Pinnacle Road

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop and black floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of an expansive transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, limestone floors, black floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Gold St. open plan apartment kitchen

Jared Frank Studio

The apartment's original enclosed kitchen was demolished to make way for an openplan kitchen with cabinets that housed my client's depression-era glass collection.

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Rasmussen / Su Architects

Jeffrey Totaro
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and black floor.

Cuisine blanche sans poignées

Nolte-Thonon

Cette réalisation de cuisine est somptueuse. Les différentes matières sont mises en valeur. Nous avons un plan de travail en granit noir de 30 mm finition antik qui donne un rendu trés minéral. Une grande façade blanche brillante, sans poignées et des armoires en verre noir mat. http://www.ai-cuisines.com/nos-cuisines-agenceur-d-interieur/

Kitchen

Debrae Little Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

HEXAGON HEAVEN

ARTO

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and black floor.

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

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Upgraded Kitchen in 1800's vintage NYC townhouse

Herbeau - Winckelmans Tiles - Line Art Vanities

Urban Appeal- Vintage- style Kitchen in updated New York City townhouse by FJ Interiors, black & white tile by Winckelmans. Photo by Sara Niedzwiecka.

Refined Kitchen Remodel

Maker Agent

Every room flows out through 10 foot French doors, including the taught-style galley kitchen designed to function for a single cook.
Inspiration for an industrial l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and black floor.

Basement Kitchen makeover

Doni Flanigan

Black satin automotive Rolls-Royce finish. The ultimate kitchen remodel, black mirror backsplash and inside Cabinetry as well. Almost a ghostly appearance with this beautiful black mirror showcasing the reflection of this exotic black Manai Cambria counter top!! No expense was spared to create the exceptional.

Black Metal White Plaster

Donald Lococo Architects

Subsequent additions are covered with living green walls to deemphasize stylistic conflicts imposed on a 1940’s Tudor and become backdrop surrounding a kitchen addition. On the interior, further added architectural inconsistencies are edited away, and the language of the Tudor’s original reclaimed integrity is referenced for the addition. Sympathetic to the home, windows and doors remain untrimmed and stark plaster walls contrast the original black metal windows. Sharp black elements contrast fields of white. With a ceiling pitch matching the existing and chiseled dormers, a stark ceiling hovers over the kitchen space referencing the existing homes plaster walls. Grid members in windows and on saw scored paneled walls and cabinetry mirror the machine age windows as do exposed steel beams. The exaggerated white field is pierced by an equally exaggerated 13 foot black steel tower that references the existing homes steel door and window members. Glass shelves in the tower further the window parallel. Even though it held enough dinner and glassware for eight, its thin members and transparent shelves defy its massive nature, allow light to flow through it and afford the kitchen open views and the feeling of continuous space. The full glass at the end of the kitchen reveres a grouping of 50 year old Hemlocks. At the opposite end, a window close to the peak looks up to a green roof.

1934 Storybook Cottage

Jane's LA

Modern Farmhouse style storybook cottage architecture Kitchen and Breakfast Nook. Reclaimed and repurposed 1900's Workbench partnered with custom modern cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel - Burlington

Concept Build Group

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Décoration maison 1930 Douai

Ma Déco de Fée

Ma Déco de Fée
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement tiles and black floor.

Livable Modern Luxury

The Lee W. Robinson Company

This gorgeous breakfast nook introduces a pop of color into the white kitchen. Accent chairs, embellished with blue leather on the front and a mural from local artist Tania Vartan on the back, surround a Jerry Pair table and a modern brass chandelier shines above.

Fam. K.

Küchen und Hausgeräte

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Stuttgart with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, stone slab splashback and black floor.

Cucina su due lati, Tavolo Pranzo e Soggiorno

PRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli

Large eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Black Floor 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!