We honored and enhanced the original curved elements of this home, and embraced modern materials and technology in the redesign of the space. In doing so, we created an eat-in kitchen that's both artistic and functional.

Modern Kitchen with Flat Cherry Cabinets and Torquay Countertop

Denise Quade Design

Mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hydeaway House

Schwartz and Architecture

Photography by Matthew Millman
Modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, an undermount sink, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Los Gatos Townhouse

Suzette Sherman Design

Photo of a modern l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, green splashback, marble benchtops, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Transformation douce d'un T2 Parisien

ATR Technology

Projet Gustave Rouanet - Projet de transformation complète d'un T2 Parisien. Notre challenge était ici de trouver un plan optimisé, tout en mettant en valeur les espaces, l'éclairage, les mobiliers et l'ambiance de cet appartement : - Salle de bain grise-blanche - Placard encastré sans porte - Porte-serviette bois-or

Modern Galley Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

For this kitchen remodel, the clients opted to maintain the location and footprint of the original kitchen in their 1960’s ranch style home. That meant we had our work cut out for us to maximize the counter space while providing enough storage for this growing family. We ultimately decided to maximize the working counter space by the sink and range and added a large pantry wall in the adjacent dining room for bulky items and food storage. We chose a lightly stained slab style cabinet to capture the era of the home but paired it with white high-gloss upper cabinets and white quartz to make the space also look fresh and functional. A light green paint helps pull in the accent color featured in the backsplash while adding warmth to the home. We finished the space with a unique light fixture and a perfectly modern dining table. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

Modern Kitchen with Flat Cherry Cabinets and Torquay Countertop

Denise Quade Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Countertops

Classic Marble & Granite Inc

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, an undermount sink, green splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, white floor and green benchtop.

White, plywood and cork kitchen

Projects Office

A baby was on the way and time was of the essence when the clients, a young family, approached us to re-imagine the interior of their three storey Victorian townhouse. Within a full redecoration, we focussed the budget on the key spaces of the kitchen, family bathroom and master bedroom (sleep is precious, after all) with entertaining and relaxed family living in mind. The new interventions are designed to work in harmony with the building’s period features and the clients’ collections of objects, furniture and artworks. A palette of warm whites, punctuated with whitewashed timber and the occasional pastel hue makes a calming backdrop to family life.

Ample Lighting

The Egg Design Group, LLC

A combination of natural daylight, decorative pendants and recessed fixtures provide a variety of lighting options that support the functionality of the kitchen while adding ambiance. Tricia Shay Photography

Classy Kitchen

XS Studio by Oceanside Glasstile

This is an example of a modern kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen H

Meyer Brothers and Sons, design | build | remodel

Rick Meyer, Meyer Brothers and Sons, design | build | remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Traditional Renovation

Morgante Wilson Architects

Morgante Wilson Architects kept the metal beams exposed and painted them a charcoal color. The perimeter counter tops are concrete to add an additional nod to the industrial feel. Storage is added underneath the island. Shelving was placed in front of the windows and hidden behind glass doors. Werner Straube Photography

Lyons - Risdon Pl

Chapman Built

Modern kitchen renovation, timber flooring on in-slab heating
Design ideas for a large modern galley kitchen pantry in Canberra - Queanbeyan with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Hillside Home Bistro Green Kitchen

Vetrazzo

Full slab backsplashes in Bistro Green carry up the pattern for a bold color statement, complimented by the white cabinetry, producing a unified and clean aesthetic. Photo: Glenn Koslowsky

Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen and Bath

Essex NJ Kitchen was completely built after demolition. All designs and materials are sourced by us. Fully customized island, with cabinets and shelves farmer sink, full white granite countertop, grey tile, oak floor wood floor.

West Mt Airy Whole house Renovation

New Market Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Springwell Home Renovation

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This Midcentury Modern Home was built in 1964. This project was a major renovation! I turned 5 rooms into 1 great room and raised the ceiling by removing all the attic space. I wanted to keep the original terrazzo flooring though out the house, but unfortunately I could not bring it back to life. This house is a one story that is 3200 sq. ft. We are still renovating, since this is my house...I will keep the pictures updated as we progress! Photo: Kenny Fenton

Bennett Valley Interior

Catch Architecture

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Küche mattalck weiß

Tischlerei Monopodium

Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Dortmund with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern Kitchen with Green 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!