This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Florence with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Randwick

Pink Box Design

Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Vanity Fair Magazine Featured Kitchen Cabinets By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

We are so proud of our client Karen Burrise from Ice Interiors Design to be featured in Vanity Fair. We supplied Italian kitchen and bathrooms for her project.

Moods

moki GmbH

Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel

May Construction, Inc.

The previous two-tiered peninsula was bulky and separated the cook from dining area. Replacing with a one level peninsula, large apron front sink and gorgeous brass faucet make the space feel more open, spacious and introduces extra seating and counterspace. Calcatta gold drapes the countertops and backsplash and a spark of black and brass complete this sleek design.

OPTION 2 - Light

KORA Renovation

Beautiful modern/contemporary kitchen design in our lighter option. This design includes amazing Carrara marble countertops, sleek white cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances!

Cottage Apartment Mornington

Provoke Design

When designing this space I wanted to create a Queenslander style kitchen with modern functionality. This design is a simple L shape design, it still has everything you need to cook and bake if you feel like it. The dishwasher is 450mm wide and allowed the pantry to be squeezed into space. The microwave is hidden above the fridge behind the lift-up door. This is a very clever design allowing a fully functional kitchen in a small spacious space.

Kitchen/Scullery

Bosanac Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

La cuisine toute blanche #2

Elisa et Ronan Letanoux

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Casa NB

arch. Gianluca Bugeia

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and no island.

Little Things Mean a Lot

Mark Brand Architecture

For a single woman working in downtown San Francisco, we were tasked with remodeling her 500 sq.ft. Victorian garden condo. We brought in more light by enlarging most of the openings to the rear and adding a sliding glass door in the kitchen. The kitchen features custom zebrawood cabinets, CaesarStone counters, stainless steel appliances and a large, deep square sink. The bathroom features a wall-hung Duravit vanity and toilet, recessed lighting, custom, built-in medicine cabinets and geometric glass tile. Wood tones in the kitchen and bath add a note of warmth to the clean modern lines. We designed a soft blue custom desk/tv unit and white bookshelves in the living room to make the most out of the space available. A modern JØTUL fireplace stove heats the space stylishly. We replaced all of the Victorian trim throughout with clean, modern trim and organized the ducts and pipes into soffits to create as orderly look as possible with the existing conditions.

Contemporary Modern Home - envii Cabinetry

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, quartz benchtops and beige benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Remodel | Lansdale, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

Kitchen featuring white shaker cabinets, blue glass tile, stainless steel appliances, waterproof luxury vinyl tile flooring, and quartz countertops.
Photo of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Avante-Garde Bone

Twenty & Oak

Beauflor's BlackTex HD brings innovation and beautiful design to sheet flooring. The luxurious black felt textile backing adds superior noise reduction and warmth, even over concrete. BlackTex HD is waterproof, will not move, wrinkle or tear and comes with a rip, tear and gouge warranty.

Spanish Modern Kitchen Remodel

Wilder Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Custom design at its best

Green Earth Homes

Open planned Kitchen with large pantry
Photo of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Unique Structural Elements

Studio 119

The column, beams and soffits are all treated with wood panels to match the cabinetry. Textural, dimensional stone is used as a durable surface on the seating area of the island. At night it has an LED tape light that washes over the stone to create a dramatic feature seen from the Living Room.

Hamilton

Fort Interiors - Renovation Specialists

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Adams Mill Road

Aidan Design

Photo credit: Robert Radifera Photography
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern 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 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!