Elegant Luxury Kitchen with Modern Cabinets

Modern slab white cabinet doors on shadow box cabinets feature sleek hardware and pair elegantly with the white quartz on the islands. The ultra-modern hanging light fixtures add a geometric touch and a splash of warm colour while the stainless-steel appliances compliment the overall aesthetic.

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.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

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.

Bellagio Kitchen and Breakfast Nook

Turnstyle Design

Twist Tours
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Gourmet Kitchen - Bluffton, SC

User

Dark maple cabinets. Wood-like tile floors. Three islands. Exotic granite. Stainless steel appliances. Custom stainless steel hood. Glass contemporary light fixtures. Tray ceiling.

Moulton

Garsden and Clarke Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Evergreen

Anthony W Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with multiple islands, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brown benchtop, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Blue Kitchen Remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This blue and white kitchen invites you into the calm. Added storage and space is accentuated with the long consistent tile floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Stunning & Sleek Modern Retreat

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This home is breathtaking! The owners have poured themselves into the fully custom design of their property, ensuring it is truly their dream space - a modern retreat founded on the melding of cool and warm tones, the alluring charm of natural materials, and the refreshing calm of streamlined design. In the kitchen, note the endless flow through the marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, waterfall countertop, and smooth slab cabinet doors. The minimalist style in this kitchen is contrasted by the grandeur of its sheer size, and this ultra-modern home, though cool and neutral, holds the potential for many warm evenings with lots of company.

Industrial/ Farmhouse Loft

Sean Moore Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Down to the studs

restyle design, llc

This ranch was a complete renovation! We took it down to the studs and redesigned the space for this young family. We opened up the main floor to create a large kitchen with two islands and seating for a crowd and a dining nook that looks out on the beautiful front yard. We created two seating areas, one for TV viewing and one for relaxing in front of the bar area. We added a new mudroom with lots of closed storage cabinets, a pantry with a sliding barn door and a powder room for guests. We raised the ceilings by a foot and added beams for definition of the spaces. We gave the whole home a unified feel using lots of white and grey throughout with pops of orange to keep it fun.

The Magnolia Estate

Perrone Construction Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Desert Retreat

Friedman & Shields

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, multiple islands, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and black benchtop.

Stone Creek Ranch

Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living

Inspiration for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white splashback and grey floor.

Hamptons Residence

Michael Davis Design & Construction

Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, grey floor, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Bellaire Blvd. Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

Kitchen
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

An Abundance of Storage, Separate Baking Area and Upgraded Appliances

York House Designs

A lackluster kitchen transformed into a haven for culinary creativity and social gatherings. With its abundance of storage, separate baking area, upgraded appliances, and stylish design elements, this kitchen now perfectly caters to our client's baking business and her desire for a functional and inviting space.

Modern traditional open plan kitchen with exposed brick

My Bespoke Room

This kitchen's white-washed walls and smooth polished concrete floor make this a truly contemporary space. The challenge was to ensure that it also then felt homely and comfortable so we added brick slips as a feature wall on the kitchen side which adds a lovely warmth and texture to the room. The dark blue kitchen units also ground the kitchen in the space and are a striking contrast against the concrete floor. The glazing stretches the entire width of the property to maximise the views of the garden.

Fossil Creek Kitchen

Haven Design and Construction

The focal point of this beautiful kitchen is the stunning stainless range hood accented with antique gold strapping. The marble backsplash was the inspiration for the gray and white cabinets and the two islands add drama and function to the space. Quartzite countertops provide durability and compliment the marble backsplash. This transitional kitchen features a coffee center, two sinks, a potfiller, 48" Wolf gas range, 36" Subzero refrigerator column, 24" Subzero freezer column, dishwasher drawers, a warming drawer, convection microwave and a wine refrigerator. It's truly a chef's dream kitchen.

Nellysford

Arterra Design & Construction

Euro style
This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Kitchen with multiple Islands and Grey Floor 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!