Scott DuBose Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen and Dining Room Hutch Design Bethesda, MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Daniel Altmann of Reico Kitchen & Baht, this modern style inspired remodeling project features kitchen cabinets for the kitchen and dining room hutch. The kitchen features Ultracraft Cabinetry in the Adriatic door style in Gloss White Foil. Kitchen countertop is engineered quartz by SIlestone in the color Pearl Jasmine. Kitchen appliances are Jenn-Air. The dining room hutch buffet area features Ultracraft Cabinetry in the South Beach door style in a Champagne Metallic finish. The countertop is Cambria engineered quartz in the color Annicca. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Open Kitchen - Modern Glam Apartment Renovation

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

We packed all of the luxuries of a larger home into this compact urban apartment renovation. From the spaceous kitchen/living room to the sophisticated bathroom, this small home has it all. We removed walls to open up the kitchen into the large living and dining room, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen includes full size stainless steel appliances, porcelain floor tile, quartz countertops, a glass tile mosaic backsplash, and custom Shaker style island and cabinets in a white satin finish. Midway through the project we decided to install a new through the wall integrated heating and air-conditioning (PTAC) system incorporating the building steam system, which required building and architectural approval. By removing the window air conditioners, we completely improved the light and aesthetic. Tapping into the building's steam heat system also saves money. For another budget saver, we dressed up its factory metal cover by wrapping the baseboard around it.

Mountain View Altadena Modern

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bright and Airy Modern Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A modern white kitchen with walnut island and a combination of neutral tones were the mandate for this kitchen that serves as the hub of the open floor plan modern home. The stainless steel appliances white glass backsplash, and seating are tied together by the large white quartz countertops.

Montgomery

Design Theory Studio

Mid-century modern custom beach home
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

M.O.Daby Design

Silhouette Portland, OR type: remodel status: built -credits- design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hayes Brothers Construction cabinets & casework: Red Bear Woodworks structural engineer: Darla Wall - Willamette Building Solutions photography: Kenton Waltz & Erin Riddle - KLIK Concepts

Modern Craftsman

Roland Builder, Inc.

Alan Wycheck Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ravine Modern Home

Hamilton View Contracting

Mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Waite Residence

AoDK Inc.

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint.

Organic White Caesarstone Quartz Kitchen

Boston Counters

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern & Relaxed | Kitchen Remodel

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By Thrive Design Group
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

South Fork Project, Luxury Home Draper, UT

Chris and Dick's

Amazing great room / modern kitchen. under mount stainless sinks, stainless appliances, showcase cabinets, glass lighting fixtures Cabinets and Countertops by Chris and Dick's, Salt Lake City, Utah. Design: Sita Montgomery Interiors Build: Cameo Homes Cabinets: Master Brands Countertops: Granite Paint: Benjamin Moore Photo: Lucy Call

Issaquah Kitchen

Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC

This newly designed kitchen was turned into a bright and cheery oasis with its abundance of soft whites, hardwood floors, and large kitchen island. The marble countertops are represented in two different colors, white and black marble as well as full black. The black marble countertops add a modern finish to the traditional cabinets and floors. This kitchen also features pendant lighting, black painted ceiling beams, glass and marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a double sink. Home located in Issaquah, Washington. Designed by Michelle Yorke Interiors who also serves Issaquah, Redmond, Sammamish, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Medina, Seattle, and Clyde Hill. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/issaquah-kitchen/

Custom Kitchen Island - Modern Glam Apartment Renovation

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

To achieve an open kitchen, dining-living room and entertaining space, this small Upper East Side apartment required a gut renovation. We had to get very creative to answer the design dilemmas in this open kitchen, even working to an 1/8 of inch, dealing with a structural column and moving the sink. Removing or reducing barriers helped add light and create a better flow between the spaces. To tie in the upgraded lighting fixtures we created a soffit allowing us to run the pendants below a beam. Featuring an open eat-in counter, beautiful finishes, and enviable stainless steel appliances, we created a beautiful, yet highly functional contemporary apartment that gives our client the lifestyle of she wanted - to be able to entertain both glamorously and comfortably!

Croton On Hudson NY

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Glass back splash complimenting
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

El Viejo Project

H2 Architecture Studio LLC

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Inspiration for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Lincoln Square Apartment II

Intelligent Kitchen

This contemporary kitchen may lack in size but not efficiency. Adding the peninsula added storage and counter top space. The flat grey panel is a neutral tone that works great with surrounding pops of colors.

Winthrop Avenue - Kitchen and Porch Remodel

Dorfman Design Builders

The Owner's charge was to create a Black & White kitchen that was RED all over. Michael Johnson Cabinetmaker did a superb job of fabricating the cabinets and even more importantly finishing them to our specifications. The black and white checkerboard ceramic tile floor added to the color pattern. The 1x1 Interstyle red tile inlaid into the Interstyle white tile backsplash brought even more red to the project. The stainless steel Wolf Range with the red knobs contributed not only a great cooking system but a splash of red to the project. The glass block window replaced a smaller window in order to bring more natural light into the space without compromising privacy.

Happy Hip Family Kitchen

Dana King Design Build Remodeling

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

Modern Kitchen with Glass Tile 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!