Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, with island, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige benchtop, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink, black cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Burrawang, Southern Highlands

Lime Building Group

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Wollongong with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with hand painted Glass panel doors

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

YORK RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured cabinetry in 'matte black' polyurethane - Large custom curved cabinetry - Feature vertical slates around the island - Curved timber grain floating shelf with recessed LED strip lighting - Large bifold appliance cabinet with timber grain internals - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Jet Black' benchtop - Feature textured matte black splashback tile - Lo & Co matte black hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Tuxedo Kitchen

G.W. Smith Lumber Co.

This bright and beautiful modern farmhouse kitchen incorporates a beautiful custom made wood hood with white upper cabinets and a dramatic black base cabinet from Kraftmaid.

Springdale 2016 Renovation 2

Soorikian Architecture

Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

modern clé cement looking fabulous in spanish-style compound in hancock park

User

"xtra credit", our exclusive, bold black and white encaustic cement pattern, is show-stopping in this traditional kitchen! is stretches across the floor and proves the point that surfaces really can transform the world around us! shop here: https://www.cletile.com/products/moroccan-encaustic-cement-tile-xtra-credit designed by nickey kehoe design studio, photographed by tessa neustadt

Midland South Luxury Townhome

Everything Home

Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. This open-concept kitchen is designed for functionality and gatherings. It features a spacious layout, an island with seating, and ample storage options. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/

West End Charm

EYDER Curated Kitchens + Home

Moody black cabinets and warm white walls create a rich backdrop for family heirlooms and functional pieces displayed on an open shelf and antique brass hanging rail.

Sophisticated Black Bespoke Shaker Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Bespoke Black Cabinetry complimented with the deep white worktop and Buster &Punch handles. Large island with built in appliances and finished in the fluted cladding.

Pantry With Open Storage

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Butler pantries can store more than just food. By adding open shelving you can display your cookbooks, tableware, china, and even your gumball machine!

Trail View Renovation

Granger Remodel & Design

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Marietta Sleek and Modern Black kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

black tricorn color kitchen with silestone calacatta gold countertops
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Jet

Inside Stories

Black and white modern kitchen with rustic wood flooring. Grey and white printed backsplash with accordion open window.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Preserve at Bent Pine - Kauai Model Kitchen

Masterpiece Design Group

These Sherwin Williams Iron Ore painted cabinets and Progress Lighting graphite dome pendants paired with Cambria's Skara Brae slab are the PERFECT mix in this contrasting kitchen ?

Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets

Village Home Stores

Minimalist Moline, Illinois kitchen design from Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes. Skinny Shaker style cabinetry from Dura Supreme and Koch in a combination of painted black and Rift Cut Oak Natural finishes. COREtec luxury plank floating floors and lighting by Hudson Valley’s Midcentury Modern Mitzi line also featured.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Henry Kitchen

Gaspar's Construction

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Albion Road

Patrick + Rosie

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Black Cabinets 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!