Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

An Organised, Functional & Modern Kitchen By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Burlanes were called in to design, create and install a kitchen in a Sevenoaks new build family home. Working from a blank canvas meant we could create a wonderfully organised, functional and beautiful modern kitchen, including all the kitchen must-haves and storage solutions they need to ensure their daily, busy family life runs smoothly.

Kensington Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This elegant, classic painted kitchen was designed and made by Tim Wood to act as the hub of this busy family house in Kensington, London. The kitchen has many elements adding to its traditional charm, such as Shaker-style peg rails, an integrated larder unit, wall inset spice racks and a limestone floor. A richly toned iroko worktop adds warmth to the scheme, whilst honed Nero Impala granite upstands feature decorative edging and cabinet doors take on a classic style painted in Farrow & Ball's pale powder green. A decorative plasterer was even hired to install cornicing above the wall units to give the cabinetry an original feel. But despite its homely qualities, the kitchen is packed with top-spec appliances behind the cabinetry doors. There are two large fridge freezers featuring icemakers and motorised shelves that move up and down for improved access, in addition to a wine fridge with individually controlled zones for red and white wines. These are teamed with two super-quiet dishwashers that boast 30-minute quick washes, a 1000W microwave with grill, and a steam oven with various moisture settings. The steam oven provides a restaurant quality of food, as you can adjust moisture and temperature levels to achieve magnificent flavours whilst retaining most of the nutrients, including minerals and vitamins. The La Cornue oven, which is hand-made in Paris, is in brushed nickel, stainless steel and shiny black. It is one of the most amazing ovens you can buy and is used by many top Michelin rated chefs. It has domed cavity ovens for better baking results and makes a really impressive focal point too. Completing the line-up of modern technologies are a bespoke remote controlled extractor designed by Tim Wood with an external motor to minimise noise, a boiling and chilled water dispensing tap and industrial grade waste disposers on both sinks. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen breakfast area
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Victor Remodel

Kitchen Thyme Design Studio Inc.

Sweet Pickle Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Beach House - Mother-in-Law Suite Kitchen

Sybil Jane Barrido, FASID, CID - SJVD DESIGN

Beach House - Mother-in-Law Suite kitchen refurbishment Photo by Henry Cabala
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen

Moda Interiors

Island Benchtop: D'Amelio Stone Dark Serbiggante Gloss 80mm. Feature Trim: Briggs Veneer Innato Virginia Walnut; White Benchtop: Quantum Quartz White Swirl 40mm. White Cabinetry: Bonlex IHCO White Gloss. Floor Tiles: Milano Stone Limestone Mistral. Miele Appliances. Kitchen Stools by Merlino Furniture. Copper Tray by Makstar Wholesale. Photography: DMax Photography

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and coffered.

Cotswold Retreat

Camilla Bellord Interiors

This wonderful Cotswold kitchen is a real gem. A racing green AGA cooker brings a real warmth and together with the black shaker style kitchen units, it contrasts beautifully against the fresh Portland Stone walls to create real impact. Accessorised with two oversized olive demi-john bottles filled with bountiful eucalyptus branches, as well as freshly bread sitting on an olive board are the perfect finishing touches. Photograph: Anna Stathaki

Aranelli - Bluna Laminato Fenix

Aranelli Design

Step into this modern kitchen, a masterclass in contrast where the depth of black meets the warmth of walnut. The black cabinetry provides a bold, dramatic backdrop, its sleek finish embodying the essence of contemporary design. In beautiful contrast, walnut accents introduce a sense of natural warmth and richness. The intricate grain of the walnut brings a layer of texture and depth, softening the stark black and adding a welcoming touch. This black and walnut kitchen, with its balance of boldness and warmth, creates a visually striking and inviting space that's perfectly modern.

PRINCES HILL

Christopher Elliott Design

black kitchen, timber slats, feature ceiling, island bench Photography: Jack Lovel
Photo of an expansive modern open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laurelhurst Tudor

Ore Studios

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Poway Kitchen Remodel Eclectic Edge

Design Studio West

The open shelves have up lights to showcase the homeowners’ collection of pottery and service ware. The bottom shelf has down lights to illuminate the working surface of the kitchen.

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Peden & Pringle Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Wandsworth Wandle Road Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker crockery larder painted in Little Greene 'French Grey'. Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kensington Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Noir Desir Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Küche Wien Jörgerstraße

Lückenfüller e.U

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Simple Southwestern

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Kitchen with Limestone Floors and Black Benchtop 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!