Jessica Delaney Photography
Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods

Amazing Spaces

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Beaumaris

Fine Choice Kitchens

Kitchen completed in Beaumaris. Dulux lexicon satin 2-Pac painted cabinetry with feature Polytec Nordic oak woodmatt island back and floating shelves. Finished with Caesar stone calacutta Nuvo stone benchtops.

Full Manhattan Apartment Renovation

NYKB

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel | Vienna, VA

Bath + Kitchen

Kitchen & bathroom remodeling Vienna, VA,
Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and grey floor.

Kitchen and Bath Gallery Projects

Kitchen and Bath Gallery

Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Toorak Gardens

Space Craft Joinery

Jonathan VDK
Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Lost Creek Kitchen

Dawn Hearn Interior Design

A microwave drawer leaves counter space for a coffee bar. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Inspiration for a large modern galley separate kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Modern Kitchens

Mu-2 Inc.

We hired Mu-2 Inc in the fall of 2011 to gut a house we purchased in Georgetown, move all of the rooms in the house around, and then put it back together again. The project started in September and we moved in just prior to Christmas that year (it's a small house, it only took 3 months). Ted and Geoff were amazing to work with. Their work ethic was high - each day they showed up at the same time (early) and they worked a full day each day until the job was complete. We obviously weren't living here at the time but all of our new neighbors were impressed with the regularity of their schedule and told us so. There was great value. Geoff and Ted handled everything from plumbing to wiring - in our house both were completely replaced - to hooking up our new washer and dryer when they arrived. And everything in between. We continue to use them on new projects here long after we moved in. This year they built us a beautiful fence - and it's an 8,000 sq foot lot - that has an awe inspiring rolling gate. I bought overly complicated gate locks on the internet and Ted and Geoff figured them out and made them work. They basically built gates to work with my locks! Currently they are building a deck off our kitchen and two sets of stairs leading down to our patio. We can't recommend them highly enough. You could call us for more details if you like. Michael & David in Georgetown

Truro Residence

Rachel Reider Interiors

Michael Partenio
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Froemmling Residence

AMD Architecture

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor, white benchtop, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Schappacher White

M.Teixeira Soapstone

Wallace K Harrison Estate in Long Island. Design by Schappacher White Ltd. www.schappacherwhite.com . Belvedere Soapstone island.
Design ideas for a modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with soapstone benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Reston Kitchen Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

The U-shaped kitchen features a peninsula for extra countertop prep space and a "hidden" cabinet-panel dishwasher. The new, sliding glass doors flood warm light into the breakfast area, creating a cozy spot for morning coffee. A cabinetry-style pantry is tucked into a formerly unused wall void at the far left, adding extra storage space that our clients have always desired.

Basement Conversion in Willowbrae, Edinburgh

Fernandes-Binns Architects

Chris Humphreys Photography Ltd
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Mid-Century Modern, Orlando, FLkki

Britannia Flooring

Natalie Martinez
Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Ridge Residence

Hsu McCullough

Wood siding of the exterior wraps into the house at the south end of the kitchen concealing a pantry and panel-ready column, FIsher&Paykel refrigerator and freezer as well as a coffee bar. An assemblage of textures and raw materials including a dark-hued, minimalist layout for the kitchen opens to living room with panoramic views of the canyon to the left and the street on the right. We dropped the kitchen ceiling to be lower than the living room by 24 inches. There is a roof garden of meadow grasses and agave above the kitchen which thermally insulates cooling the kitchen space. Soapstone counter top, backsplash and shelf/window sill, Brizo faucet with Farrow & Ball "Pitch Black" painted cabinets complete the edges. The smooth stucco of the exterior walls and roof overhang wraps inside to the ceiling passing the wide screen windows facing the street. An American black walnut island with Fyrn counter stools separate the kitchen and living room over a floor of black, irregular-shaped flagstone. Delta Light fixtures were used throughout for their discreet beauty yet highly functional settings.

Kitchens

Keith's Appliances

Photo of a large modern galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Wolf Ranges

Baron's Major Brands

Give your kitchen an iconic centerpiece. Wolf gas and dual fuel ranges are unmistakable heirs of the cooking instruments that have been the choice of professionals for eight decades – and are now the favorite of discerning home cooks. Dual-stacked sealed burners deliver exhilarating precision and performance, while the convection oven provides consistent heat for perfect roasting, baking and broiling.

Boston Rd House

Lachlan Shepherd Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and slate floors.

Full Manhattan Apartment Renovation

NYKB

Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen with Slate Floors 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!