Black Kitchen with Brown Benchtop Design Ideas

Mid-Century Mediterranean | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Eclectic Interlaken

Evenflow Interiors

Ensemble Cuisine & Salle de bains, Bois et Noir

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MAYKA

Beautiful Blues in Yardley, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This amazing traditional kitchen design in Yardley, PA incorporates medium wood finish raised panel cabinetry by Koch and Company with island cabinets painted charcoal blue The striking blue island is beautifully accented by a Grothouse butcherblock countertop, with a Silestone Copper Mist countertop around the perimeter. A Blanco Siligranit black farmhouse sink pairs perfectly with the Riobel faucet and soap dispenser. The Gazzini gold cashmere tile backsplash complements the kitchen cabinets and includes a niche behind the range, below a custom matching hood. The adjacent beverage bar includes a round Nantucket brushed satin sink and upper glass front display cabinets. Black appliances feature throughout the kitchen design including a GE French door refrigerator, KitchenAid cooktop, GE built-in double convection wall oven, and Sharp microwave drawer. The Lang's team also installed Andersen windows and a patio door with satin nickel hardware. The kitchen cabinets are packed with customized storage accessories including a corner cabinet swing out shelf, tray dividers, narrow spice and oil pull outs, pantry pull out shelves, appliance garage, and cutlery drawers. This kitchen design is packed with style and storage, and sure to be the center of attention in this home.

Steel Kitchen

Vogue furniture

The original shaker kitchen in this rustic lake house was finished in dark stained wood with traditional details. In an effort to update and modernize the home, we incorporated blued steel exteriors with welded steel frames surrounding doors, drawers and glass centered panels. While preserving the original layout and function, a completely new aesthetic was achieved. This modern/edgy design allowed the client to escape the original traditional constraints of the space providing the opportunity to introduce modern furniture and artwork throughout the rest of the home. Photographer: Beth Singer Photography

笹ケ根1308SA

TOGODESIGN

ヨーロッパの別荘のような住宅

Квартира-студия в Санкт-Петербурге.

Наталья Мавренкова

Kitchen Reno

Fascella Construction

Cuisine

Les Petites Parallèles

Anna Standish Interiors

beautiful hand built kitchen, in dark green with marble work tops and an oak floor.

Shaker Kitchen in Graphite

Interiors 4 Living

This kitchen has proved wonderfully that dark can work in smaller spaces too! These dark and dramatic units are balanced with warm wooden worktops and matching floor. They surround the window perfectly to capture light in all the right places, and the pendant lighting above the dining area complements the design brilliantly.

Дизайн кухни в стиле лофт

Турченко Наталия

Архитектор, дизайнер, декоратор - Турченко Наталия Фотограф - Мелекесцева Ольга

Oxford Street

Design + Diplomacy

Kitchen designed, renovated and styled by Design + Diplomacy. Photography by Dylan Lark of Aspect11.

Duplex NLB

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Cuisine ouverte d'un duplex contemporain

Kitchen Remodel

Minneapolis Granite

New Copatlife kitchen display - first in the UK!

The Myers Touch

The Myers Touch Kitchen Design Studio is an exclusive UK retailer of Italian kitchen and furniture brand Copatlife and is proud to present the UK’s first Copatlife kitchen display that reflects contemporary Italian cabinetry, quality and innovation. Copatlife kitchen systems feature a range of intelligent solutions that elevate functionality and beauty to new heights. From hidden storage options to side-by-side built-in appliances concealed behind pocket doors, every element has been thoughtfully designed to optimise space and enhance a kitchen space's aesthetic appeal. Director at The Myers Touch, Keith Myers says "The introduction of the UK's first Copatlife kitchen display at our studio allows us to offer customers a range of innovative and high-quality Italian-designed kitchen systems that reflect contemporary European design and functional sophistication. We are thrilled to display Copatlife as one of the three new kitchen design brands that allow our in-house design team to design kitchens for all customer tastes and budgets”.

ARANELLI - MENTA 01

Aranelli Design

Step into this modern kitchen, a beautifully designed space where the standout feature is a stunning stone island. This central element commands attention, its natural veins and subtle color variations adding depth and visual interest. Complementing the clean lines of the cabinetry and sleek surfaces around, the stone island introduces a touch of natural elegance. In a harmonious blend of the contemporary and the timeless, this modern kitchen offers a stylish, functional space that invites you to gather, cook, and enjoy.

Black Kitchen with Brown 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!