Referencing the art deco period in which the apartment was build, a curved range hood finished in linear kit kat Japanese tiles forms the focal point of the kitchen. Light timber laminate for full height joinery with dark grey / charcoal ultra matte laminate for below bench cupboards and drawers. Quartzite bench tops in a leathered finish.

Studio parisien - Trocadéro / Paris 16ème

E.G Home Concept

La cuisine a été conservée partiellement (linéaire bas noir). Avant, la cuisine était en total look noir (crédence et meubles hauts compris) Après : Dans l'objectif d'optimiser les rangements et la luminosité, une crédence blanche a été posée et les meubles hauts ont été remplacés par des meubles blancs de plus grande capacité. La crédence est ponctuée d'une étagère bois, en rappel aux aménagements installés dans la pièce de vie.

Past Meets Present

Judith Wright Design

Saving the original stained glass picture window from 1916, we created a focal point with a custom designed arch alcove with dentil molding. Leaded glass upper cabinets add ambiance and sparkle to the compact kitchen.

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.

Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

Central storage unit that comprises of a bespoke pull-out larder system and hoses the integrated fridge/freezer and further storage behind the top hung sliding door.

Luxury Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Great Britain Apartments

Globarch Group Design&Architecture

Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Квартира с библиотекой и коллекцией искусства

Maxim Maximov

Двухцветная кухня и напольная плитка с рисунком.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink, ceramic floors and grey floor.

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.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The showstopper kitchen is punctuated by the blue skies and green rolling hills of this Omaha home's exterior landscape. The crisp black and white kitchen features a vaulted ceiling with wood ceiling beams, large modern black windows, wood look tile floors, Wolf Subzero appliances, a large kitchen island with seating for six, an expansive dining area with floor to ceiling windows, black and gold island pendants, quartz countertops and a marble tile backsplash. A scullery located behind the kitchen features ample pantry storage, a prep sink, a built-in coffee bar and stunning black and white marble floor tile.

Ramni - soggiorno/cucina

bada architettura

Inspiration for a small eclectic kitchen in Rome with multi-coloured floor, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

White Kitchen Appliances

KraftMaster Renovations

Blueberry english kitchen with white kitchen appliances, slate floor tile and zellige tile backsplash.
Photo of a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Montclair Sanctuary

Tina Montemayor Design

Design ideas for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Revival Style Kitchen & Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Revival-style kitchen
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Oneida-2

CANTILEVER STUDIO

kitchen, mobile island, maple cabinets, flush cabinets, linoleum floor, ceiling fan, barn wood trim, led light, Quartz tile backsplash
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Tailor Made, in piccolo - 58 MQ

Mutinati Officina d'Interni

Small modern galley open plan kitchen in Bari with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Квартира на "Динамо"

Юлия Тельнова

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rassvet mansarda

KRAUZEarchitects

Architects Krauze Alexander, Krauze Anna
This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, with island and black benchtop.

Westover Hills Kitchen

Modern Traditions Interior Design LLC

A full kitchen renovation for this family that likes to cook and entertain often. The new peninsula created more counter space and the built in bench around the existing radiator maximized seating for entertaining. Ceramic herringbone tile, shaker cabinets and honed granite made this new kitchen feel a part of the original home. Photo credits: Eastman Creative

CUCINA IN ACCIAIO SATINATO CON PIANO NERO IN SILESTONE

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Photo of a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Small Kitchen with 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!