Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

VIVIENDA ALCASSER

DOBLEESE Space&Branding

Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Valencia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

LAB | Cocinas

Laboratorio de Arquitectura en Barcelona

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Küche

Jens Gerber Fotografie

Gartenhaus an der Tabaksmühle
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Kirkland

JAC Construction, LLC

Photos by Showcase Photography Staging by Shelby Mischke
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white floor.

De cubes et de verre

Perene Ternay Faure Agencement

Inspiration for a modern u-shaped kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Ergonomisch platzierter Geschirrspüler

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Der auf ergonomischer Höhe platzierte Geschirrspüler ist für den Rücken besonders angenehm und erleichtert so die Arbeit in der Küche.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey benchtop, a single-bowl sink, laminate benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

LILLE - AGENCEMENT PROFESSIONNEL

Agris Agencement Intérieur

Ensemble de mobiliers et habillages muraux pour un siège professionnel. Cet ensemble est composé d'habillages muraux et plafond en tasseaux chêne huilé avec led intégrées, différents claustras, une banque d'accueil avec inscriptions gravées, une kitchenette, meuble de rangements et divers plateaux. Les mobiliers sont réalisé en mélaminé blanc et chêne kendal huilé afin de s'assortir au mieux aux tasseaux chêne véritable.

ALNOSTAR CERA

European Living Kitchen and Bath

The discovery of a new material for living ceramic materials have unique qualities allowing them to be used in space technology. Elegant ceramics and warm wood tone blend in a handle less design, creating an overall appearance that is perfect in looks and to the touch

Cubby Drawer Insert

California Closets of Michigan

Drawer dividers provide a perfect place for odd-size items like snacks and cooking utensils. "Food prep and storage become a breeze with smart accessories that make your pantry more efficient. Our pantry solutions will transform any kitchen into an organized space, ensuring well-designed, functional storage where every item can be easily placed and retrieved."

Complete Kitchen Remodels

Empire Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Table en frêne sur mesure

Nonjetable architecture d'intérieur

L'ancienne chambre est devenue une cuisine qui s'ouvre sur l'entrée et le balcon terrasse. Une table en frêne massif a été dessiné sur mesure pour s’adapter à la cuisine.

Duplex Y

Haifa Architects

Duplex Y is located in a multi apartment building, typical to the Carmel mountain neighborhoods. The building has several entrances due to the slope it sits on. Duplex Y has its own separate entrance and a beautiful view towards Haifa bay and the Golan Heights that can be seen on a clear weather day. The client - a computer high-tech couple, with their two small daughters asked us for a simple and functional design that could remind them of their frequent visits to central and northern Europe. Their request has been accepted. Our planning approach was simple indeed, maybe even simple in a radical way: We followed the principle of clean and ultra minimal spaces, that serve their direct mission only. Complicated geometry of the rooms has been simplified by implementing built-in wood furniture into numerous niches. The most 'complicated' room (due to its broken geometry, narrow proportions and sloped ceiling) has been turned into a kid's room shaped as a clean 'wood box' for fun, games and 'edutainment'. The storage room has been refurbished to maximize it's purpose by creating enough space to store 90% of the entire family's demand. We've tried to avoid unnecessary decoration. 97% of the design has its functional use in addition to its atmospheric qualities. Several elements like the structural cylindrical column were exposed to show their original material - concrete. Photos: Julia Berezina

Clarksville Historic Remodel and Addition

Webber + Studio, Architects

Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, timber splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige splashback, timber splashback and beige floor.

Kitchen Design

Cabinetry & Design by GBS

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Updated Kitchen Remodel

Dawkins Development Group Inc.

Dawkins Development Group | NY Contractor | Design-Build Firm
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse

Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors

Hidden Pantry, Back Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modernisation d'une cuisine blanche & bois

Distha Cuisines

Le cahier des charges de nos clients pour cette rénovation de leur espace cuisine était de le moderniser et de le rendre plus chaleureux. Nous avons ici conçu l'implantation de cette cuisine avec tous les caissons plafond en placoplâtre peint en noir faisant écho au tracé des plans de travail. L'idée était de permettre aux clients d'incruster des spots, ce qui n'était pas possible avant avec leur plafond d'origine. Nous avons donc choisi de proposer un mur d'armoires au fond de de la pièce, avec une niche décorative habillée d'étagères et d'un spot à gauche. La façade d'armoire, elle, dissimule un passage vers l'arrière cuisine à droite. Cette petite touche d'originalité a beaucoup plu à nos clients. Elle permet surtout d'intégrer parfaitement le passage vers une autre pièce, et de rendre la cuisine visuellement plus grande. Côté finitions, nous avons opté pour des façades laquées blanc brillant avec des plans de travail en bois. De grands poignées Coloris Titanio ont été posées pour donner du caractère à l'ensemble. Le long mange-debout en Fenix Noir au dos du retour péninsule invite à s'attabler.

Open Kitchen and Loft

Gabby Sherfick

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Kitchen with Timber Splashback 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!