By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Modern Beach Home

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Hudson Kitchen in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Butler's Pantry Details include: -This space is multifunction and is used as an office, a coffee bar and for a liquor bar when entertaining -Dark artichoke green cabinetry custom by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Upper cabinets are burnished brass mesh and antique mirror with brass antiquing -Hardware from Katonah with a antiqued brass finish -A second subzero refrigerated drawer is located in the butler’s pantry along with a second Miele dishwasher, a warming drawer by Dacor, and a Microdrawer by Wolf -Lighting in the desk is on motion sensor and by Hafale -Backsplash, polished Calcutta Gold marble mosaic from Artistic Tile -Zinc top reclaimed and fabricated by Avenue Metal -Custom interior drawers are solid oak with Wenge stain -Trimless cans were used throughout -Kallista Sink is a hammered nickel -Faucet by Kallista

Moore Project

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Modern Ikea Kitchen, Open Floorplan
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Scenic Drive

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Belmont Shore Residence

Novum Architecture

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Sebago Lake Camp

Wright-Ryan Homes

Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Broadview

Modern Staging | Spaces

Listing Realtor: Andrew Harrild Photographer: James Burry
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Big Timber Art Studio/Barn Remodel

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

LongViews Studio
Small modern single-wall kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Gowanus Loft

General Assembly

Joe Fletcher
Small modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

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Hermanos Pérez

Reforma de una cocina en un Chalet de Majadahonda, Madrid. Esta cocina está lacada en blanco, sin tiradores en los armarios. La encimera de silestone en color gris oscuro con fregadero bajo encimera y el frente entre los muebles y la encimera forrado con su mismo material. Incorpora un frigorífico americano y un lavavajillas integrado en alto, encima de una gaveta.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Amazing Kitchen Upgrade to Old Rambler in Vienna, Va

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

For this recently moved in military family, their old rambler home offered plenty of area for potential improvement. An entire new kitchen space was designed to create a greater feeling of family warmth. It all started with gutting the old rundown kitchen. The kitchen space was cramped and disconnected from the rest of the main level. There was a large bearing wall separating the living room from the kitchen and the dining room. A structure recessed beam was inserted into the attic space that enabled opening up of the entire main level. A large L-shaped island took over the wall placement giving a big work and storage space for the kitchen. Installed wood flooring matched up with the remaining living space created a continuous seam-less main level. By eliminating a side door and cutting through brick and block back wall, a large picture window was inserted to allow plenty of natural light into the kitchen. Recessed and pendent lights also improved interior lighting. By using offset cabinetry and a carefully selected granite slab to complement each other, a more soothing space was obtained to inspire cooking and entertaining. The fabulous new kitchen was completed with a new French door leading to the sun room. This family is now very happy with the massive transformation, and are happy to join their new community.

Modern Beach Homeb

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Sebago Lake Camp

Wright-Ryan Homes

Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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Jensen Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, with island, brown cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

ALNOSTAR CONSIGNO

European Living Kitchen and Bath

Apparent contrasts create a balance between materials and textures: stainless steel, elegant light colored ceramic and warm wood tones blend in a handleless design, creating an overall appearance that is perfect to the eye and touch.

Kitchen Remodel

Designs By Cindy

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and zinc benchtops.

SubZero Wolf

Bella Vie Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

SubZero Wolf

Bella Vie Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen with Zinc Benchtops 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!