Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black floor.

Andrea

Karin Ross Designs

The designer reorganized the kitchen’s perimeter by closing off a door to the dining room, which now functions as Andrea’s office. She also removed the wall and cabinets separating the kitchen from the living room, significantly changing the feel of the space. A large, black-base island features a seamless white quartz top and waterfall edges, a visual contrast to the black counters and white cabinets along the perimeter. Gold hardware and fixtures pop against the background, with a few copper accents mixed in. Andrea knew she’d go this direction when she walked through Wilson Lighting and saw the pendants that reminded her of Christmas. Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/spaces/article234150547.html

Sheridan Rd Residence

Shift PHX

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Black Forest

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

This kitchen features stunning white shaker profiled cabinet doors, black forest natural granite benchtop and a beautiful timber chopping block on the island bench. Showcasing many extra features such as wicker basket drawers, corbels, plate racks and stunning glass overheads.

Gray and White Cabinet Kitchen Remodel in Moline

Village Home Stores

Kitchen in Moline, IL Quad Cities with Fog Gray painted bases and White painted upper cabinetry from Koch Cabinets. Quartz counter surfaces in Hanstone Speechio White.

Black Forest

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

CHERRY CREEK CONTEMPORARY

JANET CLAIRE STUDIO, LLC INTERIOR DESIGN

Removing the upper cabinets and replacing with a continuous glass faced cabinet lightens up the space and increases storage by extending to the end of the windows. Removing the Victorian stain glass and staining the floors black gives a clean and fresh finish to this dynamic home.

Style in the Heart of the Home

O'Hanlon Kitchens, Inc.

With a massive island as the centerpiece; this kitchen is contemporary in style, modern in technology, and is designed for comfort for the whole family. The door style is Carlisle Slab in Maple by Echelon Cabinetry in two tones. The upper cabinetry finish is Alpine White and the lowers are in Onyx. The island and surrounding countertops are quartz in Brittanicca by Cambria. In the island is the super single undermount Blanco sink with a Moen faucet. The island also houses a programmable 48 bottle built-in wine fridge. A new state of the art 48-inch GE Monogram stove with four burners, a griddle, a grill, and one and a half ovens was added. A new french door refrigerator with a bottom freezer slide out was added as well. The homeowners opted for under and above cabinet lighting to not only light the countertop work space but to also light her favorite pieces displayed above the cabinets. The glass subway tile was laid in a vertical pattern instead of horizontal which helps give a more contemporary feel to the space. Photo credit: Hayman Studio

Chevy Chase Residence: Kitchen

User

To keep the work in this part of the home cost-effective, original cabinetry was painted and the floor plan and granite counters maintained. The 90's floor and backsplash tile were replaced with Brazilian black slate and glass subway tile, respectively, and all appliances and fixtures (faucet, etc.) were replaced. The kitchen was an unusual L galley shape that opened to the living room over the sink and to the dining at the other end.

Квартира на Таганской

ГАлина Крылова & ТАтьяна Серова

Кухня, являющаяся частью гостиной, с красным фартуком из стекла и кварцевой черной столешницей с мерцающими вкраплениями. Пол из черного керамоганита. Фасады кухни - белое стекло.

White and Black Granite Countertops

dRemodeling

In response to the kitchen high contrast look between black and white elements, White & Black Granite was used to speak to both sides of the color range within the space. The counter additionally compliments the materiality of the kitchen by matching the high gloss cabinets reflective value.

Schwenksville Kitchen

AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Cambridge Condo Kitchen

INDECO Interior Design Company

The new owners of this beautiful condo wanted to transform the space to fit with their busy lifestyle. A wall was removed to open up the kitchen to the dining room, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring was added to add drama to the space but to be low maintenance and durable. Light gray cabinets from Crystal Cabinetry was paired with Cambria quartz countertops and Jefferry Court glass tile. The homeowners requested a copper farm sink and lime green walls to personalize the space.

Rose Lane

Raindrum Design

Both aesthetically pleasing as well as practical, this kitchen has everything for the gourmet chef.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Cool & Open Kitchen

Revitalize Home Repair & Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and black floor.

Gray and White Cabinet Kitchen Remodel in Moline

Village Home Stores

Kitchen in Moline, IL Quad Cities with Fog Gray painted bases and White painted upper cabinetry from Koch Cabinets. Quartz counter surfaces in Hanstone Speechio White.

Summerhill Villas

Ti Designe

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Sells Drive

Shift PHX

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Abril Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Remove support wall between living room and kitchen to crate new open floor plan
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey splashback, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback 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!