Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Pantries

Closet King LLC

Walk in pantry with plenty of shelves and pull out baskets. Also a tray divider.
Mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Other with white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

White & Light Hardwood Flooring

Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.

Photo of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Palm Beach Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

A striking entertainers kitchen in a beach house at Sydney's Palm Beach. Featuring a drinks bar hidden behind pocket doors, calacatta oro island bench, stainless steel benchtops with welded in sinks, walk in pantry/scullery, integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf 76cm oven, and motorised drawers Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Greenwich Village

Pamela Dailey Design

This 400 s.f. studio apartment in NYC’s Greenwich Village serves as a pied-a-terre for clients whose primary residence is on the West Coast. Although the clients do not reside here full-time, this tiny space accommodates all the creature comforts of home. The kitchenette combines custom cool grey lacquered cabinets with brass fittings, white beveled subway tile, and a warm brushed brass backsplash; an antique Boucherouite runner and textural woven stools that pull up to the kitchen’s coffee counter punctuate the clean palette with warmth and the human scale. The under-counter freezer and refrigerator, along with the 18” dishwasher, are all panelled to match the cabinets, and open shelving to the ceiling maximizes the feeling of the space’s volume. The entry closet doubles as home for a combination washer/dryer unit. The custom bathroom vanity, with open brass legs sitting against floor-to-ceiling marble subway tile, boasts a honed gray marble countertop, with an undermount sink offset to maximize precious counter space and highlight a pendant light. A tall narrow cabinet combines closed and open storage, and a recessed mirrored medicine cabinet conceals additional necessaries. The stand-up shower is kept minimal, with simple white beveled subway tile and frameless glass doors, and is large enough to host a teak and stainless bench for comfort; black sink and bath fittings ground the otherwise light palette. What had been a generic studio apartment became a rich landscape for living.

New York City Kitchen

Design Depot

Photo of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

River House Renovation

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

matthew williams photographer
This is an example of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, a peninsula, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Yang Project - Kitchen and Bath Cabinets in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Trouvez la cuisine qui vous ressemble

Magasins But

Cuisine CARLA
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

The Lodge Series - Wood Burning Fireplaces

Acucraft Fireplaces

Acucraft Wood Burning See Through Lodge Fireplace
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Urban Retreat in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Wamhoff Design Build www.wamhoffdesignbuild.com After knocking down walls to open up the space and adding skylights, a bright, airy kitchen with abundant natural light was created. The lighting, counter stools and soapstone countertops give the room an urban chic, semi-industrial feel but the warmth of the wooden beams and the wood flooring make sure that the space is not cold. A secondary, smaller island was put on wheels in order to have a movable and highly functional prep space.

Jervis Sales Centre

F. M. Construction Ltd

F. M. Construction provided construction management services for the completion of the Sales Centre and display suite of this exciting new project. Sharing a passion for innovation and perfection, two leaders of their respective industries in Vancouver – Intracorp and Inform Interiors – have partnered to reimagine how homes are designed and built. Aesthetically striking and considered from every possible angle, The Jervis is uncompromising design put into practice. It is 58 perfectly formed and carefully crafted homes, built by design and made for living.

Modern Kitchen

Design ideas for a small modern galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Piedmont remodel

Knocknock

Open pantry and double ovens. Photo by Olga Soboleva
Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, black splashback and no island.

Midvale

Steven Cordrey Interior Design

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Wayland modern kitchen remodel

Jackbuilt Inc.

ed collier photography
Inspiration for a large modern eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Bindi's House

David Edelman Architects

This is an example of a large modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets and panelled appliances.

Perushek

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

JH Peterson
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

House 3 - Del Mar

Cheng Design

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Exterior, Del Mar House Airstream trailers and Quonset huts inspired the design for this house docked against a gentle slope near San Diego. Cheng Design pits hard-edged industrial materials — concrete block, galvanized siding, steel columns, stainless steel cable and welded I-beams — against softer residential elements, such as stained-wood siding and a grid of exposed wood framing that supports the roof. Photography: Matthew Millman

Madrona Residence

CCS ARCHITECTURE

This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz

Modern Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors 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!