Nina Claridge photography
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtop, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete floors, a peninsula, coloured appliances, granite benchtops and timber splashback.

Relaxed Georgia Coastal

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Jean Allsopp
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Hull Home Open Cabinet Farmhouse Kitchen

Spear Builders Custom Homes&Historic Preservation

Open concept kitchen with no cabinet doors. Custom wood surround for the gas range vent.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Historic Piano Factory AirBnB

HouseHome

Built in 1896, the original site of the Baldwin Piano warehouse was transformed into several turn-of-the-century residential spaces in the heart of Downtown Denver. The building is the last remaining structure in Downtown Denver with a cast-iron facade. HouseHome was invited to take on a poorly designed loft and transform it into a luxury Airbnb rental. Since this building has such a dense history, it was our mission to bring the focus back onto the unique features, such as the original brick, large windows, and unique architecture. Our client wanted the space to be transformed into a luxury, unique Airbnb for world travelers and tourists hoping to experience the history and art of the Denver scene. We went with a modern, clean-lined design with warm brick, moody black tones, and pops of green and white, all tied together with metal accents. The high-contrast black ceiling is the wow factor in this design, pushing the envelope to create a completely unique space. Other added elements in this loft are the modern, high-gloss kitchen cabinetry, the concrete tile backsplash, and the unique multi-use space in the Living Room. Truly a dream rental that perfectly encapsulates the trendy, historical personality of the Denver area.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in St Louis with white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, porcelain floors, open cabinets, grey splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

This is an example of a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Home Tex Homes

HomeTex Homes

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with red cabinets, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Kitchen

Murphy & Co. Design

Photos by Susan Gilmore
Traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with open cabinets, blue cabinets and black benchtop.

Carnegie Hill Townhouse

Weil Friedman Architects

Weil Friedman designed this small kitchen for a townhouse in the Carnegie Hill Historic District in New York City. A cozy window seat framed by bookshelves allows for expanded light and views. The entry is framed by a tall pantry on one side and a refrigerator on the other. The Lacanche stove and custom range hood sit between custom cabinets in Farrow and Ball Calamine with soapstone counters and aged brass hardware.

Organic Kitchen in El Dorado Hills

Design for Living

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sacramento with open cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Admiral at Ginninderry

McDonald Jones Homes

This contemporary Butlers Pantry will make entertaining a dream with the open shelving and clean lines.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Oceanfront Beach House

Nicola's Home

Beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland Maine with open cabinets, white cabinets and black benchtop.

Sunset Marina Residence

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Revisited

Phinney Design Group

Modern farmhouse renovation, with at-home artist studio. Photos by Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

REFORMA Y AMPLIACIÓN DE UNA VIVIENDA EN CABRERA DE MAR | MARESME | BARCELONA

RARDO - Architects

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, with island and black benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Photo of a small industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

Beacon Loft

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with multiple islands, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Proline ProV W Series Stainless Steel Wall Range Hood

ProHoods

The Proline ProV wall mounted range hood is incredibly versatile. With the purchase of a ProVW range hood, you have three blower options: 1200 CFM local blower, 1300 CFM inline blower, and 1700 CFM local blower. You can't go wrong with any of these blower options! If you want a model that is a little quieter, go with the inline blower. This blower will be inside your ductwork rather than inside the range hood. In terms of power, the ProVW is unmatched. 1200+ CFM will accommodate any cooking style. Turn your hood on and before you know it, all of the grease, smoke, and dirt in your kitchen air will be outside your home. The ProVW is complete with bright LED lights and dishwasher-safe baffle filters to save you time cleaning in the kitchen. For more specs, check out the product pages below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Pro%20V%20wall

The Wainwright House

Expose Design Group Inc.

Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with open cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Midcentury Refresh

Aspect Design Build

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets 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!