James & Company Antique Timbers and Flooring

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with white splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Icon Downtown San Diego

RG Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, porcelain floors and white floor.

Blue Island £21,000

Schuller Kitchens by Artisan Interiors

Two toned blue kitchen. Hob in the island, handless design with concrete worktops. Elica hood disguised as a light fitting.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cardiff with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beckenham

Archic

William Eckersley
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

North Hampton Drive

Cameron Getter Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen Project 54 – York

The Main Company

We completed a project in the charming city of York. This kitchen seamlessly blends style, functionality, and a touch of opulence. From the glass roof that bathes the space in natural light to the carefully designed feature wall for a captivating bar area, this kitchen is a true embodiment of sophistication. The first thing that catches your eye upon entering this kitchen is the striking lime green cabinets finished in Little Greene ‘Citrine’, adorned with elegant brushed golden handles from Heritage Brass.

Breakfast bar

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Knotty Pine Wide Plank (Face Grain) Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

"Great communication via email or phone and was delivered in a timely manner." Chelsea
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

San Gabriel Brick Backsplash with Antique Tile Floor

Fireclay Tile

Lifestyle and fashion photographer María del Río tells her story of culture and heritage with this Oakland mid-century remodel. A kitchen floor of 8” Hexagons in Antique celebrates her Mexican birthplace while Glazed Thin Brick in turquoise San Gabriel highlights her childhood in Santa Fe. DESIGN Anthony Roxas Architecture PHOTOS María del Río TILE SHOWN Brick in San Gabriel, 8" Hexagon in Antique

Open Plan Kitchen in Warehouse Conversion

Brandler London

This warehouse conversion uses joists, reclaimed from the original building and given new life as the bespoke kitchen doors and shelves. This open plan kitchen and living room with original floor boards, exposed brick, and reclaimed bespoke kitchen unites the activities of cooking, relaxing and living in this home. The kitchen optimises the Brandler London look of raw wood with the industrial aura of the home’s setting.

Garden View

Analogue (formerly EN Architects)

This is an example of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Camp Street Loft - San Antonio

Urbano Design & Build

Large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white splashback and brick splashback.

Miele Appliances from Adalay Interiors

Adalay Interiors

Miele USA
Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Tampa with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Dark & Stormy

Lacey Construction Ltd.

View from the dining area toward the kitchen and foyer with corrugated vertical metal wall. Window from the dining area offers a beautiful view of Hemlock Valley. We love the beautiful design from Fresh Eye Designs. Photo by Brice Ferre

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Studio One | San Francisco

This was an interesting project to work on, The original builder/ designer was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The challenge with this project was to update the kitchen, while honoring the original designer's vision.

Two tone handle-less kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Two tone graphite and cashmere matt handleless kitchen with feature island.
Design ideas for a large modern galley separate kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Before/After Kitchen

Dena Thomas Designs

Re-constructed this grand kitchen with painting the perimeter cabinets in white and soft glaze in grey to match the islands. Replacing the islands with two long islands in grey and a darker grey glaze. Black hardware and light fixtures. Brick subway back splash.

Cabinet Painting

MacFarland Painting INC

Cabinets - Slate Tile (Sherwin Williams)
Small modern kitchen in Detroit with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen full of natural wood, white walls and abundant light

Visual Jill Inc.

Photographs by Open Homes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Modern Kitchen with Brick 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!