Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Blue Glass Grey Stone Mosaic Kitchen Wall Tile SGMT026

My Building Shop

glass mosaic stone mosaic kitchen wall tile backsplash
Mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors and with island.

Inspiration

Stuga

The idea for Scandinavian Hardwoods came after years of countless conversations with homeowners, designers, architects, and builders. The consistent theme: they wanted more than just a beautiful floor. They wanted insight into manufacturing locations (not just the seller or importer) and what materials are used and why. They wanted to understand the product’s environmental impact and it’s effect on indoor air quality and human health. They wanted a compelling story to tell guests about the beautiful floor they’ve chosen. At Scandinavian Hardwoods, we bring all of these elements together while making luxury more accessible. Kahrs Oak Portofino, by Scandinavian Hardwoods

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Storage aplenty with this well planned Walk In Pantry

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Most people would relate to the typical floor plan of a 1980's Brick Veneer home. Disconnected living spaces with closed off rooms, the original layout comprised of a u shaped kitchen with an archway leading to the adjoining dining area that hooked around to a living room behind the kitchen wall. The client had put a lot of thought into their requirements for the renovation, knowing building works would be involved. After seeing Ultimate Kitchens and Bathrooms projects feature in various magazines, they approached us confidently, knowing we would be able to manage this scale of work alongside their new dream kitchen. Our designer, Beata Brzozowska worked closely with the client to gauge their ideals. The space was transformed with the archway wall between the being replaced by a beam to open up the run of the space to allow for a galley style kitchen. An idealistic walk in pantry was then cleverly incorporated to the design, where all storage needs could be concealed behind sliding doors. This gave scope for the bench top to be clutter free leading out to an alfresco space via bi-fold bay windows which acted as a servery. An island bench at the living end side creates a great area for children to sit engaged in their homework or for another servery area to the interior zone. A lot of research had been undertaken by this client before contacting us at Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms. Photography: Marcel Voestermans

Our Work

Elume Distinctive Lighting

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, mosaic tile splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Coconut Grove, Modern

Causa Design Group

The kitchen has incredible storage capacity and can service a large party or simply lunch for two. Photo: Stephanie Lavigne Villeneuve
Inspiration for a large modern galley kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and porcelain floors.

Dallas | Oak Cliff | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

Dallas kitchen remodel with white UltraCraft cabinets, granite countertops, travertine tile backsplash and new tile flooring. Undermount sink and pull-out faucet. Gas range and vented hood. Built-in refrigerator, pantry and microwave.

Mid-century Modern

Baxter Design Group

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Austin with mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, white cabinets and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Kitchen and Bath Remodel with Warm Grey Accent in Kent

United Signature Tacoma

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Shore Drive Penthouse

Lauren Coburn LLC

Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Outdated Space Becomes Stunning Modern IKEA Kitchen

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

To accomplish the minimalist look, Lindsey selected a combination of IKEA cabinetry and custom door fronts. “We used SEKTION cabinets with RINGHULT doors on the top and Kokeena modernist in Black Walnut custom fronts for the bottom,” she describes.

Dark, Simple, Modern Kitchen

Nemo Tile + Stone

Inspired by a design scheme described as “moody masculine” in this New York City residence, designer Susanne Fox created a dark, simple, and modern look for this gorgeous open kitchen in Midtown. Nemo Tile’s Glazed Stack mosaic in glossy black was selected for the backsplash. The contrast between the dark glazing and the light wood cabinets creates a beautiful sleek look while the natural light plays on the tile and creates gorgeous movement through the space.

Terminus Penthouse

Master Painters of America

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern in White

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M. Mills
Mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Angeles Home Restoration

Built To Perfection Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and no island.

Red Rock Country Club Remodel

JKL Development Inc.

This 5687 sf home was a major renovation including significant modifications to exterior and interior structural components, walls and foundations. Included were the addition of several multi slide exterior doors, windows, new patio cover structure with master deck, climate controlled wine room, master bath steam shower, 4 new gas fireplace appliances and the center piece- a cantilever structural steel staircase with custom wood handrail and treads. A complete demo down to drywall of all areas was performed excluding only the secondary baths, game room and laundry room where only the existing cabinets were kept and refinished. Some of the interior structural and partition walls were removed. All flooring, counter tops, shower walls, shower pans and tubs were removed and replaced. New cabinets in kitchen and main bar by Mid Continent. All other cabinetry was custom fabricated and some existing cabinets refinished. Counter tops consist of Quartz, granite and marble. Flooring is porcelain tile and marble throughout. Wall surfaces are porcelain tile, natural stacked stone and custom wood throughout. All drywall surfaces are floated to smooth wall finish. Many electrical upgrades including LED recessed can lighting, LED strip lighting under cabinets and ceiling tray lighting throughout. The front and rear yard was completely re landscaped including 2 gas fire features in the rear and a built in BBQ. The pool tile and plaster was refinished including all new concrete decking.

501 Post

Studio Toki

Design ideas for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Orange & Orange Interior Design

Anastasia Alkema
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island and grey floor.

Milano by Marquis

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Modern Kitchen with Mosaic 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!