Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black splashback.

Past Projects

Jhomar Developments

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

Mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Looking from the den into the new galley kitchen with open floor plan! Dining room is beyond the kitchen! Shaker style cabinets with hidden hinges, under-mount soft close full extension drawer guides, Kohler Apron Front Sink, Newport Brass Gooseneck faucet, new Atrium Garden Window above the kitchen sink, porcelain 2" x 6" subway tile backsplash, tape LED under-cabinet lighting, 4" LED recess lights around the perimeter of the wall cabinets, 6" LED recess lights in the center of the kitchen, Nuvo Antebellum Mini Pendant light above the kitchen sink, and Riverside pulls & knobs by Top Knobs for cabinet hardware.

Young and Fun!

Troico

Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black splashback.

Central Park

Collaborated Works

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and black floor.

Calistoga Residence

StudioNEA

This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, limestone splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Patton Kitchen

Bowerbird Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

Ridge Residence

Hsu McCullough

An assemblage of textures and raw materials, the great room spaces are distinguished by two unique ceiling heights: A dark-hued, minimalist layout for the kitchen opens to living room with panoramic views of the canyon to the left and the street on the right. We dropped the kitchen ceiling to be lower than the living room by 24 inches. There is a roof garden of meadow grasses and agave above the kitchen which thermally insulates cooling the kitchen space. Wood siding of the exterior wraps into the house at the south end of the kitchen concealing a pantry and panel-ready column, FIsher&Paykel refrigerator and freezer as well as a coffee bar. Soapstone counter top, backsplash and shelf/window sill, Brizo faucet with Farrow & Ball "Pitch Black" painted cabinets complete the edges. The smooth stucco of the exterior walls and roof overhang wraps inside to the ceiling passing the wide screen windows facing the street. An American black walnut island with seating also separates the kitchen and living room - all sitting on the black, irregular-shaped flagstone floors which circuit throughout the entire first floor. Walnut stair treads and handrail beyond with a solid white oak ceiling for a warm balance to the dark floors. Delta Light fixtures were used throughout for their discreet beauty yet highly functional settings.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

1920s Seattle home. The goal of the remodel was to honor the time period. Kitchen is enclosed with one door to the dining room. Custom stained glass cabinet doors match inset Prairie style tiles to the left of the sink. Breakfast area: L-shaped bench with Moroccan throw rugs used to make custom cushion. Custom soapstone table with caster wheels. Bluestone tile.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen breakfast area
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Looking from den into new kitchen, 9' island cabinet on the right with Tesoro Bianco countertop, GE Cafe appliances, Milestone +ONE 8" x 24" porcelain plank floor tile, 6" LED recess lights in the center of the kitchen & 4" LED recess lights around the perimeter of the wall cabinets, Tape LED under-cabinet lighting, Nuvo Antebellum Mini Pendant light above the kitchen sink, Kohler single basin Apron Front sink, Newport Brass pull down faucet, Atrium Garden Window, and Sophia 2" x 6" subway backsplash tile!

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Kohler Apron Front single basin sink, Newport Brass Gooseneck faucet, Atrium Garden Window, Soapstone countertop, and Sophia 2" x6" Subway tile backsplash.

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Shaker style cabinets with hidden hinges, under-mount soft close full extension drawer guides, Kohler Apron Front Sink, Newport Brass Gooseneck faucet, porcelain 2" x 6" subway tile backsplash, tape LED under-cabinet lighting, and Riverside pulls & knobs by Top Knobs for cabinet hardware.

Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter

Cupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Cordell Modern Renovation

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor and black benchtop.

Patton Kitchen

Bowerbird Design LLC

Photo of an arts and crafts galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

1920s Seattle home. The goal of the remodel was to honor the time period. Kitchen is enclosed with one door to the dining room. Lacanche range in light green. Bluestone tile floor. Custom stained glass cabinet doors match inset Prairie style tiles to the left of the sink. Breakfast area: L-shaped bench with Moroccan throw rugs used to make custom cushion. Custom soapstone table with caster wheels. Bluestone tile.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops 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!