This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and black floor.

Crocker Highlands Modern Mediterranean

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Back Bay

Pinney Designs

Condo Renovation Photography by: Ben Gebo
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, black floor and marble splashback.

Puro

Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors

Inspired by Scandinavian and German design, this modern kitchen is decidedly fuss-free and “pure”. The surfaces and materials focus on the use of neutral materials and earthy colors while eliminating unnecessary detailing.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Solon - Contrasting Cabinets

Monarch Interiors

Caitlin Antje LLC
Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Anchorage

Katharine Jessica Interior Design, LLC

Kimberly Muto
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, black floor and vaulted.

Transitional Family Home

Interiors by Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Eco Shingle Style House

AHD&Co

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Toronto East End Elegance

Andros Kitchen & Bath Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

MARIETTA - White and Marble Transitional Kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Churpat Building

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, a peninsula and black floor.

Custom White Inset Kitchen

Inspyre Home Design

This is an example of a modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and black floor.

Delaplane Farmhouse

Liz Levin Interiors

Our latest kitchen renovation in Virginia! We chose a traditional cabinet design and honed marble to be paired with the durable star and cross cement tile on the floor.

Elegant Penthouse in Wilshire Corridor

Lauri Design Studio

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Loft Grand Paris

hOme PM&P sas

coin dinatoire, table sur-mesure photo OPM
Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Surface brute transformée en deux studios aménagés pour investissement locatif

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with black cabinets, white splashback, no island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Marble 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!