Tara Bussema © 2011 Houzz
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Moody Home

Amalfi Tiles

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

C. & A.

Adriano Castelli

Adriano Castelli © 2018 Houzz
This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Revamp Your Kitchen with These Trending Looks

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The gold accents in this kitchen really enhances the look of luxury!
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, white splashback, with island, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bedford Avenue Gut Reno

Gallery KBNY

Fully custom flat panel kitchen cabinets with quartz island countertop and backsplash.
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble floors, white floor, a double-bowl sink, white splashback, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Sharon, MA

Latitude Architecture

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bold Bear Claw Suite Retreat

Rumor Design + reDesign

This all white kitchen is complimented by soft wood tones and pops of gold fixtures and hardware. The waterfall island creates a flow through the small space and keeps the area light and bright.

Doorzien House by BIJL Architecture

Mafi Australia

Katherine Lu
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Claremont Cottage

The Interiors Project

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

White Kitchen with Gray Island and Dark Floors

Voelker Photo

Voelker Photo
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse White and Black

Stalburg Design

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and porcelain splashback.

KITCHEN/Dining Remodel

Fine Custom Construction

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hale Hano Hano a Kala

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

In the kitchen the plantation style detailing is seen in the traditional style sconce lights and oil rubbed bronze hardware. The white shaker cabinets make the kitchen feel light and airy while the ebony island adds contrast. The wicker stools and blinds add warmth to the otherwise white pallet. The glass pendants are seeded glass with hemp rope detailing, we continued the use of seeded glass on the glass cabinet doors to create a sense of continuity to the space.

Appartement classique chic à Paris

François Guillemin

François Guillemin
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Southern Builders Terrabella Showhouse

Bmac Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Spy Hill

Good Property Company

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor, black cabinets and grey benchtop.

Sunset Court

Carla Bast Design

Large island and custom cabinetry in a transitional style home design.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Triangle

Alturas Homes

The kitchen from our Emerald parade home
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Leichhardt Extension & Addition

Renotech Building Pty Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Decorating With Black And White L-shaped Kitchen 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!