This bright colorful space is versatile and open. We love the pops of color against the white and dark brown surroundings.

Stoney Brook Lane - Kitchen Wide

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Our Princeton Architects designed this open concept kitchen featuring a 15 foot multi-level island, European flat paneled white modern cabinetry, and state of the art appliances. The coffered ceiling, bay window and tin backsplash add depth and character to this expansive kitchen.

Photo: Ben Benschneider; Interior Design: Robin Chell

Tribeca Loft

nC2 architecture llc

Renovation and reconfiguration of a 4500 sf loft in Tribeca. The main goal of the project was to better adapt the apartment to the needs of a growing family, including adding a bedroom to the children's wing and reconfiguring the kitchen to function as the center of family life. One of the main challenges was to keep the project on a very tight budget without compromising the high-end quality of the apartment. Project team: Richard Goodstein, Emil Harasim, Angie Hunsaker, Michael Hanson Contractor: Moulin & Associates, New York Photos: Tom Sibley

National Award Winning Small Kitchen

Cabinets by Design

Gail Owens Photography

Bitterroot Valley Residence

User

Large picture window over modern kitchen sink and faucet. Stainless steel backsplash adds nice contrast to the black aluminum framed windows and dark countertop.

Wolseley Close

LG BUILDING SERVICES

Jobs Lane, Bridgehampton, NY

Arclinea NY

Dada Model

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.

Aerovilla

Realmark Design Build

We worked with Cantoni in Houston to design this Italian built curved cabinet kitchen. The backsplash glitters with three types of stainless steel finishes made by Alloy out of Australia.

Kitchen Renovation

UniMode Woodworking & Design

Obliqua

Ernestomeda Toronto

A compact, impeccably styled composition With the continuity of colour between teh worktops, groove strips, doors anche plinths in a singole FenixNTM™ finish, the lines run tidily through space. Base units in bromine grey FenixNTM™, groove strips and plinths in the same shade.

Morton Street Renovation - Kitchen

The Interior Difference

Rebecca Lishman

Mark Lizotte's Warehouse Home Conversion

Caesarstone Australia

Australian rock music legend Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) and wife Jep have recently completed converting 700m2 of derelict Sydney warehouse space into an open plan, modern and functional home featuring an impressive Caesarstone London Grey kitchen island measuring almost five metres long!

Queens Way

Sheraton Interiors

Stylish, modern kitchen with island and breakfast bar.

Cocina moderna, con isla y muebles color antracita

linea3cocinas

Increíble cocina moderna, en el centro de Madrid. Mezcla de muebles blancos con muebles color antracita, sistema gola. ¡Una isla de 3,40 metros de largo!

Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin

Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)

Amoura Productions

Modern Glossy White Kitchen

Andrea Duran Interiors, LLC

Minneapolis Condo Remodel Modern Bling City

DeBora Rachelle Inc.

DeBora Rachelle painted the cabinets with Sherwin William paint, glass and metal backsplash. Added a white quartz waterfall counter which doubled as a seating area with grey veins running through it. Hanging lights with crystal in grey fabric. Also painted the door to match the cabinets.

Modern Kitchen with Metal 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!