A modern stylish kitchen designed by piqu and supplied by our German manufacturer Ballerina. The crisp white handleless cabinets are paired with a dark beautifully patterned Caesarstone called Vanilla Noir. A black Quooker tap and appliances from Siemen's Studioline range reinforce the luxurious and sleek design.

South Beach Penthouse Kitchen & Dining

Studio Kestrel

A tropical penthouse retreat that is the epitome of Miami luxury. With stylish bohemian influences, a vibrant and colorful palette, and sultry textures blended into every element.

Reforma integral vivienda Calle Alcalá - Cocina

Reformas Paraíso Vital

Reforma integral en un piso antiguo, de hace 40 años. Se han realizado ajustes de distribución para cambiar de 4 dormitorios pequeños a 3. Eficiencia energética y sostenibilidad: aerotermia, suelo radiante, aislante térmico exterior, cerramientos, electrodomésticos eficientes, cambio de la iluminación tradicional a iluminación LED. Suelos de tarima y terrazo. Aislante acustico. Nueva instalación de fontanería y electricidad. Cambio de bañera por ducha, alicatado y solado con suelos porcelánicos

Kitchen

ODS Architecture

Quartz topped island with cabinet doors and storage underneath.
Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

1217 Water View

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Charleston with light wood cabinets, panelled appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Renovation

Blejer Architecture

Inspiration for a modern kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Wellington Parkway Kitchen Remodel in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Contemporary Kitchen in Wellington Parkway, Bethany Beach DE with Dark Wood Dining Table and Vintage Lighting
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Küche kleiner Raum

add it+ interior architecture

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall kitchen in Frankfurt with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops and black benchtop.

Contemporary Portola Valley Kitchen Designed by CJ Lowenthal

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Photography by Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cast Iron Building Apartment

kimberly peck architect

photos by Pedro Marti The main goal of this renovation was to improve the overall flow of this one bedroom. The existing layout consisted of too much unusable circulation space and poorly laid out storage located at the entry of the apartment. The existing kitchen was an antiquated, small enclosed space. The main design solution was to remove the long entry hall by opening the kitchen to create one large open space that interacted with the main living room. A new focal point was created in the space by adding a long linear element of floating shelves with a workspace below opposite the kitchen running from the entry to the living space. Visually the apartment is tied together by using the same material for various elements throughout. Grey oak is used for the custom kitchen cabinetry, the floating shelves and desk, and to clad the entry walls. Custom light grey acid etched glass is used for the upper kitchen cabinets, the drawer fronts below the desk, and the tall closet doors at the entry. In the kitchen black granite countertops wrap around terminating with a raised dining surface open to the living room. The black counters are mirrored with a soft black acid etched backsplash that helps the kitchen feel larger as they create the illusion of receding. The existing floors of the apartment were stained a dark ebony and complimented by the new dark metallic porcelain tiled kitchen floor. In the bathroom the tub was replaced with an open shower. Brown limestone floors flow straight from the bathroom into the shower with out a curb, European style. The walls are tiled with a large format light blue glass.

Résidence Dubois

SGD A Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

The Charcoal Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A dark Japanese-inspired kitchen with clean lines and uncluttered aesthetics. The charcoal units paired with the striking natural granite contrast effortlessly against the pale white walls.

Modern Gloss Beige & Black Kitchen in Wemyss Bay

Affordable Luxuries

Our latest kitchen project is located in the seaside town of Wemyss Bay. Our clients came to us wanting to update their kitchen and make it more modern while incorporating a dining area. We made sure to utilise every storage space available using Pronorm Y-line cabinetry in Gloss Cubanite. Its sleek handleless beige doors with a high-gloss finish create an elegant, modern look that is perfect for this kitchen. We complemented this with Nero Granite worktops made of speckled dark grey material. The black glass backsplash was the perfect finishing touch to add more contrast and drama. The appliances are from Siemens, including a black oven that perfectly matches the black glass backsplash.

German Kitchens in Surbiton by Kitchen Shoppe

Kudos Interior Design

This German Kitchen was installed in Surbiton KT6 by Kitchen Shoppe in 2019. The Kitchen manufacturer was Hacker Systermat.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

MInneapolis Modern Kitchen and Bath

w.b. builders

Modern eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Dachwohnung Ewaldistraße Köln

Bachmann Badie Architekten

Foto: Caroline Sieg
Design ideas for a modern open plan kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, orange splashback, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Showroom Phoenix Kitchen

Projects Contemporary Furniture

Solid walnut addition
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Complete luxurious kitchen remodelling

reDécor.me

Design ideas for a large modern galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Parallel Travel unit 401

RemixLiving

Enjoy yourself in this beautifully renovated and fully furnished property located in the middle of Rittenhouse Square. This modern city apartment has been uniquely decorated by the Remix Design team bringing in a local artist to add an urban twist to the city.

The Beam House

Tano Studio

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Modern 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 Modern 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!