Open plan kitchen/dining and living room space, lovely brass feature pendant lighting.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern

Cheryl Weckesser Design

Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison classée à Nogent-sur-Marne

Atelier Devergne

Rénovation complète d'une cuisine avec ouverture sur le salon et séparation par un ilot central. Sol mi parquet mi carreaux de ciment. Coin repas dans bow-window. Cuisine noire et blanche avec plan de travail et crédence en marbre Réalisation Atelier Devergne Photo Maryline Krynicki

Bungalow Project

Nimmo Nielsen Collective

Off the Richter creative
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, with island, grey benchtop, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Solid Oak Caneo Grey Shaker Bolero kitchen

Schmidt Kitchens Loughton

Schmidt Loughton
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

York+High

NProjects

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and with island.

Kitchen Remodel

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Chris Adams photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

You can do black in a small room

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

25 year old modular kitchen with very limited benchspace was replaced with a fully bespoke kitchen with all the bells and whistles perfect for a keen cook.

Historic Capital Hill Kitchen

True Design Build, Ltd.

Traditional eat-in kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley kitchen pantry in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Black and White Modern Kitchen

Erica Peale Design

This bold black and white modern kitchen is a workhorse! Double islands fill the grand space with loads of storage and counter surface for food preparation and entertaining. A mix of black lower cabinets with white upper cabinetry is softened with beautiful brass hardware and lighting. A marble herringbone tile lends organic texture and walnut accents warm the space.

AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The large open space continues the themes set out in the Living and Dining areas with a similar palette of darker surfaces and finishes, chosen to create an effect that is highly evocative of past centuries, linking new and old with a poetic approach. The dark grey concrete floor is a paired with traditional but luxurious Tadelakt Moroccan plaster, chose for its uneven and natural texture as well as beautiful earthy hues. The supporting structure is exposed and painted in a deep red hue to suggest the different functional areas and create a unique interior which is then reflected on the exterior of the extension.

Clontarf 04

Watershed Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Appartement meublé Delandine

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Coach House

reDesign home | chicago

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Red Hill House

Bella Vie Interiors

This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Black Appliances 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!