This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Prairie Style Home

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The open space plan on the main level of the Prairie Style home is deceiving of the actual separation of spaces. This home packs a punch with a private hot tub, craft room, library, and even a theater. The interior of the home features the same attention to place, as the natural world is evident in the use of granite, basalt, walnut, poplar, and natural river rock throughout. Floor to ceiling windows in strategic locations eliminates the sense of compression on the interior, while the overall window design promotes natural daylighting and cross-ventilation in nearly every space of the home. Glo’s A5 Series in double pane was selected for the high performance values and clean, minimal frame profiles. High performance spacers, double pane glass, multiple air seals, and a larger continuous thermal break combine to reduce convection and eliminate condensation, ultimately providing energy efficiency and thermal performance unheard of in traditional aluminum windows. The A5 Series provides smooth operation and long-lasting durability without sacrificing style for this Prairie Style home.

Campbells Bay Bush Residence

Creative Arch

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Transitional Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Oxbow & Olin Design Studio

Farmhouse modern meets transitional space. Dining room off large, bold kitchen. Black shaker cabinets combined with natural white oak. Tabarka concrete encaustic tiles behind stove with Akdo black subway tile backsplash. White and gold Viking appliances with Tob Knobs flat black hardware. Brushed brass Aqua Brass faucet and large white sink by Rohl. Custom white oak shiplap hood. Natural black marble countertops with white fossilized details. Black windows, doors and baseboards.

Butler's Pantry

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a small traditional galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

French Retreat

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with open cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, with island and marble benchtops.

Bella Vista Waters

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

The kitchen is in a beautifully newly constructed multi-level luxury home The clients brief was a design where spaces have an architectural design flow to maintain a stylistic integrity Glossy and luxurious surfaces with Minimalist, sleek, modern appearance defines the kitchen All state of art appliances are used here All drawers and Inner drawers purposely designed to provide maximum convenience as well as a striking visual appeal. Recessed led down lights under all wall cabinets to add dramatic indirect lighting and ambience Optimum use of space has led to cabinets till ceiling height with 2 level access all by electronic servo drive opening Integrated fridges and freezer along with matching doors leading to scullery form part of a minimalistic wall complementing the symmetry and clean lines of the kitchen All components in the design from the beginning were desired to be elements of modernity that infused a touch of natural feel by lavish use of Marble and neutral colour tones contrasted with rich timber grain provides to create Interest. The complete kitchen is in flush doors with no handles and all push to open servo opening for wall cabinets The cleverly concealed pantry has ample space with a second sink and dishwasher along with a large area for small appliances storage on benchtop The center island piece is intended to reflect a strong style making it an architectural sculpture in the middle of this large room, thus perfectly zoning the kitchen from the formal spaces. The 2 level Island is perfect for entertaining and adds to the dramatic transition between spaces. Simple lines often lead to surprising visual patterns, which gradually build rhythm. New York marble backlit makes it a stunning Centre piece offset by led lighting throughout.

1st Place Kitchen for ASID Design Excellence Awards

Kevin Twitty Interiors

Creating an open concept kitchen, doubling the footprint, and surrounding the island with contrasting wood bar stools creates a warm and inviting space for friends and family to gather, truly making the kitchen the heart of the home.

Lincoln Park Home

Cari Giannoulias Design

Black and Tan Modern Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Gorgeous entertainers kitchen

Alpha 1 Builders

Loving this timeless kitchen with its mix of black white and warmer timber tones. It's simple, crisp and elegant. What a great space to cook and socialize in. Perfect work triangle for cooking and prep. Let's not forget the awesome fridge, there is also a hidden bar fridge housed in the island.

Upper West Side Residence I | New York City | Kitchen

PDC - Mountain West

A modern kitchen finished in patinated steel panels with glass wall units.
Small modern kitchen with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wynstone Remodel

Hardin Builders, Inc.

Our Client in North Barrington, IL wanted a full kitchen design build, which included expanding the kitchen into the adjacent sun room. The renovated space is absolutely beautiful and everything they dreamed it could be.

Historic Portland Remodel

Hammer & Hand

Architect: Maria Cohen Design: Benjamin Silver Photo: Christopher Dibble
This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Реализованный объект, загородный дом 200 кв/м

Елена Кулешова

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highland Park Kitchen 1

Jacob Evans Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a midcentury open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors and with island.

Золотистый дуб

Design Studio Zimenko Yuriy

Фотограф: Андрей Авдеенко
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate

Woolems Luxury Builders

New 2-story residence consisting of; kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, butler’s pantry, wine room, living room, dining room, study, 4 guest bedroom and master suite. Exquisite custom fabricated, sequenced and book-matched marble, granite and onyx, walnut wood flooring with stone cabochons, bronze frame exterior doors to the water view, custom interior woodwork and cabinetry, mahogany windows and exterior doors, teak shutters, custom carved and stenciled exterior wood ceilings, custom fabricated plaster molding trim and groin vaults.

Gerrards Cross

Burbeck Interiors ltd

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Kitchen, Avenue McDougall, Outremont, Canada

Francois Berube Interiors

Small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Black Splashback 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!