Large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Kitchen Beverage Station

Design by the Jonathans

Photo of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Santa Cruz Modern Ranch Home

Lydia Lyons Designs

Heath Little Diamond ceramic tile backsplash, painted cabinets, stained oak floating shelves.
Large modern open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen: Remodeling and Redesigning (closeup)

Smart Remodeling LLC

The project aims to transform the outdated, dull, or dysfunctional kitchen into a beautiful, functional space that meets client's needs and reflects their style. The project involves a variety of tasks, including kitchen design, countertop installation, backsplash installation, lighting updates, flooring replacement, appliance upgrades, pantry organization, sink and faucet replacement, range hood installation, wall paint, cabinet hardware installation, electrical and plumbing upgrades, window treatments installation, ventilation, and the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials. The kitchen renovation is efficient, effective, and meets the client's expectations. Our team of experts worked closely with clients to understand their vision, suggest suitable design options, and provide professional guidance throughout the remodeling process. In the end, they have a beautiful, modern, and functional kitchen that enhances their quality of life and adds value to your home.

Shaker Kitchen

TRES Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Custom Home

Samaan Design Group

Inspiration for an expansive modern kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Kitchen Cabinets in New Jersey.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Modern Black, White and Wood Kitchen and Family Room

J Rider Construction

Elegant timeless style Kitchen with black marble countertop, range hood, white cabinets and stainless accents. Farmhouse sink build in the island.
Expansive modern kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

CLASSIC MODERN KITCHEN

Home Dot Designs

Before, there was a U-shaped kitchen work area. The stove was in the center of the room. The wall opposite the sink was heavy with cabinetry. And a breakfast nook and dining room flanked both sides of the kitchen. There was builder grade tile on the floors, counters, and backsplash. The homeowners stressed to Clarissa that they were unhappy with the function of the kitchen. They needed more prep area as well as desired a more functional pantry space.

Cottonwood Heights Remodel

Shearer Designs

White modern traditional kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Art Deco 4-Story Home Renovation

Finesse Design Remodeling

A beautiful kitchen sink area with an abundance of natural light from a large kitchen window. The farmhouse sink with space on each side allows for a functional work space. The repeated gold and white tones and blue and white backsplash reflect the art deco period.

Shoal Creek Addition

Jameson Design Group

In this kitchen, the blue base cabinets pack a punch of color, while the white uppers and backsplash create a light and airy space that looks bigger than the actual square footage. These floating shelves (stained to compliment the flooring) were designed display the clients beautiful handmade ceramic collection.

Modern Kitchen with Handleless Cabinets

ULFBUILT

In this modern kitchen area, the gray cabinets and island created a focal point in this space, while the wood materials accents a fresh look that contrasts the gray. Since the appliances are built in with the cabinets, it gives an open space to move around. Built by ULFBUILT. Contact us today to learn more.

Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Lakehouse at Millican Reserve

PACT Design Studio, LLC

Photo: Marcel Erminy
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

Whitewater Retreat

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI., -What better way to reflect your lake location than with a splash of blue. This kitchen pairs the bold Naval finish from Shiloh Cabinetry with a bright rim of Polar White Upper cabinets. All is balanced with the warmth of their Maple Gunstock finish on the wine/beverage bar and the subtle texture of Shiplap walls.

Stunning

Natural Stone Design Llc

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Kitchen in modern french country home renovation.
Inspiration for a large modern kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Spanish Courtyard on the Lake

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Alpine Abode

Brandalyn Designs

Kitchen | A space that feels fresh, inviting and spacious, perfect for family time, entertaining, and cooking up a fabulous meal.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink 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!