In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Atherton Estate Casual Rooms

Form + Field

Appartamento Gram

A+B² architettura

parete di fondo a specchio

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning kitchen features black kitchen cabinets, brass hardware, butcher block countertops, custom backsplash and marble floor, which we can't get enough of!

Transitional Kitchen

Black Pendant Kitchen Lighting

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country kitchen features a large island with bar stool seating. Black cabinets with gold hardware surround the kitchen. Open shelving is on both sides of the gas-burning stove. These French Country wood doors are custom designed.

Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park

Neal's Design Remodel

Peninsula style island with super white granite/marble hybrid countertop overtop of the antique sienna colored Cherry base. Island is complete with a stainless steel oven, seating area, and udnermount sink. undermooun Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Karvelas Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Contemporary White Kitchen

Residential Kitchen in Vail, Colorado Illuminated

Evo-Lite

The translucent Lumix Stone island, cabinet top, and counters are lighted with LED light panels in this expansive modern kitchen. Lots of daylight in a space can diminish the visual effect of backlighting during the day, FYI.

CHAPEL RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

BOLD MINIMAL - Matte black polyurethane custom built cabinetry - Walk in pantry - Natural 'Super White' Dolomite stone was used throughout this job, on the splashback, benchtops and on the all the island details - Recessed LED strip lighting to the underside of the cabinetry and island - Integrated french door fridge & freezer - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Stylish Severna Park KItchen

BPL Design Group

Dated Severna Park kitchen with a winged island...started from scratch and a complete demo... added a new long island to host a huge party and gorgeous white shaker cabinetry to the ceiling. Add in a Carrara herringbone backsplash and antique brass accents and just WOW!!!!

Minimalistische und dennoch lichtstarke Beleuchtung der Küche

plan.b lichtplanung

Die wandbündigen Hochschränke werden von einer, in die Betondecke integrierten, dimmbaren LED-Linie beleuchtet, welche sowohl dezent als Hintergrundlicht, wie auch als Arbeitslicht genutzt werden kann. Bei Bedarf können die 4 Betonaufbauleuchten oberhalb des Küchenblocks hinzugeschaltet werden.

Luxuriöse XXL-Wohnküche in Symbiose mit Wohn- und Esszimmer

Tischlerei und Küchenwerkstatt Marten

Custom Design - Kitchen - The Ridges

Blue Heron

ZEN

KabCo Kitchens

Dark wood cabinets in Waypoint Living Spaces are accented with reflecting glass and mirror mosaics tile. Sleek quartz in Snow cover the counters. Photo Credit: Julie Lehite

Indian Hill Renovation

Wentz Design

Whole-house renovation to existing Indian Hill home. Prior to the renovation, the Scaninavian-modern interiors felt cold and cavernous. In order to make this home work for a family, we brought the spaces down to a more livable scale and used natural materials like wood and stone to make the home warm and welcoming.

Painted White Shaker Style Brookhaven Kitchen, Statutory Marble Tile Backsplash

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Painted White Shaker Style Brookhaven Kitchen, Statutory Marble Tile Backsplash, and Blue Ice Granite Countertops. Brazillian Cherry hardwood floors.

Wakefield Kitchen by Everfine Installations

Kitchen Stori

This beautiful, statement kitchen is guaranteed to bring the wow factor to this home. This bold space has everything you’d want in a kitchen, from the large island to the built-in larder, drinks cabinet and wine fridge to the matching washroom.

Modern Kitchen with Double Island

Sea Island Builders LLC

The perfect modern kitchen with a double island. The stainless steel hood above the modern island is high enough to function yet not obstruct the views. The dark wood grain cabinetry contrast the light white tile floors and marble looking backsplash. Countertops are Ceasarstone Frosty Carrena. Photo by Tripp Smith

Expansive Black 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!