Noir black & gray Kitchen in Thousand Oaks

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Like most homes that were built as part of a development project in Thousand oaks the kitchen in this home was extremely small and enclosed from all sides with only 2 small pathways leading to it. The first think on the list was to remove the largest wall and opening the space to the living area. The kitchen is comprised from an L-shape gray cabinets and a 11' long peninsula from pewter colored cabinet and a fantastic black noir countertop. The peninsula acts as a division between the living area and the kitchen. a large window brings a lot of natural light into the space and the light pastel almost colored backsplash adds a light and bright contrast to the grays and black colors of the kitchen. The large dark cabinet pulls tie together the two portions of the kitchen.

Costa Mesa Kitchen 2

Inspire Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Country House

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

A narrow pantry is transformed by the use of bold color. A thin platter rack on the back wall shows off the client’s collection and draws the eye into the space. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

5986 Forbes Ct Show Home

Erin Welner Interiors, LLC

Transitional kitchen pantry in Wichita with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, recessed-panel cabinets and black benchtop.

Ремонт квартир для продажи

Студия дизайна интерьера Натальи Гришаенковой

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse

Beautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration

The overall vision for the kitchen is a modern, slightly edgy space that is still warm and inviting. As a designer, I like to push people out of their comfort zones. We’ve done that a few ways with this kitchen – Ebony and matte gray cabinets, mixing cabinet and countertop materials, and mixing metals. We’ve all seen and done the white kitchen for the last 10 years. I wanted to demonstrate that a black kitchen is functional and dramatic and not the dark cave everyone fears. To soften the black, we’ve incorporated organic elements like natural woods, handmade backsplash tiles, brass and the flowing, organic patterns of the fabrics.

Elkins Park Kitchen, Dining Room and Office

Harth Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Beaver Dam- Kitchen, Bar, Living Room, Sunroom

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Santa Barbara Kitchen Collection 2

Welcome Renovation

Santa Barbara - Classically Chic. This collection blends natural stones and elements to create a space that is airy and bright.
Inspiration for a small traditional galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Lake Travis Overlook

Marion Interior Design

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Galley Kitchen Design - Yardley, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This galley style kitchen design is a bright space featuring Dura Supreme Highland door style in a white finish. The kitchen cabinets are contrasted by a Silestone countertop in charcoal soapstone color with a suede finish, accessorized by Top Knobs polished chrome hardware. A paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator and Asko dishwasher match the cabinetry. A custom wood hood with a Modern Aire hood liner also matches the white cabinets, giving the kitchen a fluid appearance. The kitchen cabinets include ample customized storage solutions, like the pantry cabinet with roll out shelves, narrow pull out spice rack, and tray divider. A large C-Tech undermount sink pairs with a Riobel pull down sprayer faucet and soap dispenser. A Wolf double wall oven and range offer the perfect tools for cooking favorite meals, along with a Sharp microwave drawer. The bright space includes Andersen windows and a large skylight, which offers plenty of natural light. Hafele undercabinet lighting keeps the work spaces well lit, and accents the porcelain tile backsplash. Photos by Linda McManus

Kitchen Bar

J.S.HURD DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lesoparkoviy, 140 m2

Nirenburg.Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Luxury & Cozy home

Nurit Geffen-NG Interior

Large modern open plan kitchen in Tel Aviv with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Gwendolyn

Emilia Ferri Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Saint Cyr l'Ecole

Agence Olivia Clor

François Guillemin
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

ЖК Коммунарка

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Ковальчук Анастасия
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Contemporary | Mountain Village, CO

Jensen Design

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Addition

Emily’s Interiors

Through a collaboration with a local architect, we created a sleek, modern addition that stayed true to the original style and construction of the house. The clients, a busy family of five, wanted the addition to appear as if it had always belonged while simultaneously improving the flow and function of the home. Along with exterior addition, the kitchen was completely gutted and remodeled. The new kitchen design is a complex, full overlay, wood grain cabinet design that greatly improves storage for the bustling family and now provides them with a new dining room in which to entertain. Photo Credit: Rudy Mayer

Апартаменты в жилом комплексе "Фили Град"

OM DESIGN

Антон Лихтарович
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback 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!