What a fun yet challenging project. After numerous space plan options, we've finally decided on removing a wall and switching it out with cabinetry that is functional for a kitchen and the dining area. We've added a peninsula at a 120 degree corner to expand the working surface, add bar seating and still keep the space open and inviting from adjoining spaces. Blueberry oak cabinets with satin brass hardware are balanced out with white quartz countertop and gray uppers. Wide plank vinyl helped keep this space masculine and formal while the stairs add a softer touch that's being complimented by warm tone furniture. To tie in warmth and masculinity, we've opted for custom miter-cut shelves in the corner. Windows give us great light and a corner cabinet can block a lot of it out, so floating shelves seemed most appropriate (no visible hardware). With a lot of material and colors, space still seems cohesive and inviting. Very formal, yet ready to be used for entertaining and day to day living. Hale Production Studios

Manhattan Apartment

NY Loft

St Paul's Townhouse

Kitchen Gallery SieMatic

Cream U shaped kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

U-shaped kitchen with Cream matt laminate doors. Green glass splashback. Siemens appliances. Dim Grey Compac Quartz worktop and Upstand.

Chappaqua Eclectic

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

East Linear Faucet in unlaquered brass by Newport Brass and a Kohler undermount sink. Photography by Meredith Heuer

Modern Kitchen

luna bianco: modern elegance in a 1960s home renovation

CRL Stone

Creating a sleek, modern and minimal new-look in a traditional 1960s built home, Luna Bianco is the ideal choice for a busy family kitchen that needs to work hard and look good. When the owners of the three-bed semi-detached property in Cheshire approached CSS Granite for help sourcing the perfect worksurface to complement their choice of handleless furniture in timeless matt white, Luna Bianco by CRL Stone was suggested as the ideal solution. Extended to create a larger kitchen and living area, the space, measuring around 7m long by 4m wide, was designed to be functional and modern, with a working kitchen complete with island at the centre of the room. The handleless furniture is sleek and modern, giving the kitchen a light, airy feel, with the homeowners envisaging a white stone worktop with a slight pattern as a practical solution. Matching shades of white can be more complex than it sounds, however, and after much searching, the property owners were unable to find the ideal surface with a non-repetitive, soft pattern that they wanted. Until that is, they were shown a sample of Luna Bianco. “When we saw a sample of Luna Bianco we instantly understood that this was the one. We arranged to go and see a full size slab of the stone and we liked it even more. It is very original, very different from any stone we had looked at. We like that it has golden shades as well as grey and white,” the homeowner explains. una Bianco (Super Honed) is a cool grey and white quartz surface featuring cloud-like swirls and soft grey veining. With all the enduring and durable qualities CRL Quartz offers, this extremely versatile design can be paired with a multitude of colour palettes and textural design elements. “Our kitchen has a lot of stone including the splashbacks, worktops and the island with waterfalls. We had some concerns that it could be very busy with too much pattern. However there was no need to worry, Luna Bianco looks wonderful and the pattern is very subtle. We also like its matt finish, which again is very modern and different from most stones,” comments the homeowner. With the hob integrated into the central island, seating running along its length and a long black pendant lighting above, this is now the perfect space for cooking and socialising.

The columns are TILO 2.0 matt glass Nero traffico with matt black aluminum frame, the shelves and the back panels are in Rovere Nechinger wood bilaminate.

Cuisine en Fenix noir et Chêne authentique

Cuisinata

Pour cette cuisine, nous avons abattu une cloison, déplacé un chauffage afin de proposer à notre client une cuisine pratique et fonctionnelle ! Le mariage entre les façades en Fenix noir mat et le plan de travail en chêne authentique apportent originalité et élégance. L'îlot central et son coin repas avec les suspensions cuivrées rendent cet espace convivial.

Kitchen Project - London Battersea, Jan 2022

MQ Modern Living

San Diego Kitchen and Powder Bath

Lars Remodeling & Design

This stunning complete kitchen and powder bath remodel in a historic Kensington home is the second project Lars has had the pleasure of working on with this family. After completing a second story master suite addition and backyard remodel nearly 13 years ago, the clients were ready to tackle phase two: transforming their kitchen into their dream space. Timeless design elements are paired with decidedly modern touches, upscale appliances, and custom finishes. The expansive island serves as the focal point of the room, drawing the eye in with its rich gray color, while stunning gold accents, pendant lighting, and handsome Waterstone fixtures complete the look. Another stunning showpiece in this remodel is the custom armoire cabinet that houses the Miele Mastercool refrigerator and freezer. The powder room perfectly pairs drama and design with its sultry color palette and rich gold accents, but the true star of the show in this small space are the oversized teardrop pendant lights that flank the embossed leather vanity.

Louisa, San Clemente Coastal Modern Architecture

Eyoh Design

Louisa, San Clemente Coastal Modern Architecture The brief for this modern coastal home was to create a place where the clients and their children and their families could gather to enjoy all the beauty of living in Southern California. Maximizing the lot was key to unlocking the potential of this property so the decision was made to excavate the entire property to allow natural light and ventilation to circulate through the lower level of the home. A courtyard with a green wall and olive tree act as the lung for the building as the coastal breeze brings fresh air in and circulates out the old through the courtyard. The concept for the home was to be living on a deck, so the large expanse of glass doors fold away to allow a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoors and feeling of being out on the deck is felt on the interior. A huge cantilevered beam in the roof allows for corner to completely disappear as the home looks to a beautiful ocean view and Dana Point harbor in the distance. All of the spaces throughout the home have a connection to the outdoors and this creates a light, bright and healthy environment. Passive design principles were employed to ensure the building is as energy efficient as possible. Solar panels keep the building off the grid and and deep overhangs help in reducing the solar heat gains of the building. Ultimately this home has become a place that the families can all enjoy together as the grand kids create those memories of spending time at the beach. Images and Video by Aandid Media.

CHAPEL RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

BOLD MINIMAL - Matte black polyurethane custom built cabinetry - Walk in pantry - Natural 'Super White' Dolomite stone was used throughout this job, on the splashback, benchtops and on the all the island details - Recessed LED strip lighting to the underside of the cabinetry and island - Integrated french door fridge & freezer - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Black + Rose Gold Kitchen

Plush Design Interiors

A small and dysfunctional kitchen was replaced with a luxury modern kitchen in 3 zones - cook zone, social zone, relax zone. By removing walls, the space opened up to allow a serious cook zone and a social zone with expansive pantry, tea/coffee station and snack prep area. Adjacent is the relax zone which flows to a formal dining area and more living space via french doors.

La combinación perfecta: blanco y negro

Cafran Cocinas

En esta ocasión tenemos un nuevo proyecto de Cafran Cocinas que esperamos os guste tanto como a nosotros. Se trata de una cocina de concepto abierto que comparte espacio único con el comedor y el salón. Destacamos la impresionante península en Silestone Blanco Zeus que alberga mucho espacio de almacenaje así como una barra con capacidad de hasta cuatro comensales. El mobiliario que se ha seleccionado es el modelo Ak_Project de nuestro fabricante Arrital en el acabado Tecnolux blanco brillo con uñero en el modelo canto "Step". Este modelo además de ser uno de los más competitivos respecto a su calidad/precio, tiene un mantenimiento muy sencillo y proporciona mucha luminosidad a la estancia. Esto junto con la combinación de electrodomésticos de la marca Neff consiguen que la cocina esté espectacularmente equipada y a la vez sea muy práctica. El fregadero de Shock modelo Greenwich N-100 bajo encimera en color negro junto con el grifo de Franke a juego dan un toque muy interesante creando contrastes sobre la encimera.

CREMORNE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

BOOK MATCHED - Laminex 'Terril' cabinetry - Laminex 'Asphalt' material used for cabinet construction - Shawdow-line cabinetry (Finger pull) - 60mm mitred Smartstone 'Borghini Naturale' on the island - 40mm mitred Smartstone 'Borghini Naturale' on the cooktop side and pantry - Smartstone 'Borghini Naturale' book matched on the splashback - Fully integrated appliances and bin unit - Walk in pantry with bar unit enclosed - Recessed LED lighting - Blum 'Orian Grey' hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Sylvania Residence

Jodie Carter Design

Cherrybrook Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Nestled inside a beautiful modernist home that began its charismatic existence in the 70’s, you will find this Cherrybrook Kitchen. The kitchen design emanates warmth, elegance and beauty through the combination of textures, modern lines, luxury appliances and minimalist style. Wood grain and marble textures work together to add detail and character to the space. The paired back colour palette is highlighted by a dark wood grain but softened by the light shelving and flooring, offering depth and sophistication.

Penthouse apartment, Iceland

Mullan Lighting

This beautiful Icelandic kitchen offers a sleek style to this penthouse apartment. Lighting retailer Lýsing & Hönnun, provided our Cairo pendant lights to this kitchen project. The jet black tones are complemented with the industrial grey wall design. Our pendant illuminate the kitchen island area, offering a warm light preparing meals.

Modern Kitchen with Black Appliances 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!