Large kitchen open to the main living area with oversized island. Walk in pantry, two dishwashers, two sinks, two ovens. We love the unique windows above the main sink and the natural light. Stone tile backsplash over a quartz counter top complete this modern kitchen designed for entertainment.

White Vintage Modern Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Cartus-Fulll Remodel

dB Atlanta | Direct Build of Atlanta

Heather Fritz

Modern White & Bright

Shore & Country Kitchens

Modern kitchen and home remodel with modern custom cabinetry, Viatera Minuet countertops, a dark gray stone backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Sink and cooktop locations were flipped from the original locations, an island with seating for 3 was added, as well as a pantry and message area. New hardwood flooring in a natural finish. Stainless bar pulls and clean lines complete the fresh, bright and modern aesthetic. Designed by Jim & Erin Cummings for Shore & Country Kitchens.

Beyond Kitchens and Bath Inc

Marina bungalow

GLYNNdesignbuild

Photography by J Savage Gibson

Viscount White Granite Work surface

Paramount Stone Specialists

Main Island piece has book matched waterfall end panels, with mitered edges. Island has one inset hob cut out.

Spanish Oaks Home

TreeHouse

Executive Cabinets Sahara Door "Bright White" paint, Pacifica Door "Nutmeg" Porcelanosa Wave White Backsplash Shaw Hardwood Brushed Suede Olive Branch Flooring American Clay on Vent Hood

Modern Beach Home

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

Kitchen Remodel Creates Open-Concept for Entertaining & Cooking

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

Our clients in Huntington Bay asked for an “entertaining kitchen,” and these stunning results completely transformed a dated, dysfunctional smaller kitchen. The job included a remodeled kitchen, coffee & tea station, in-kitchen sitting area, and home bar with an open pass-through to a billiard room. The existing kitchen was small, dark, and disfunctional, with walls in all the wrong places. It felt unconnected to the rest of the home, and for a family that entertains extensively, it was necessary to call in Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly to the rescue. By removing the dining room and existing walls and creating a pass through opening to the billiard room, we created an open space floor plan flooded with natural light. The large scale kitchen and island is functional for multiple chefs, and the “hang-out” sitting area next to the coffee and wet bar is so inviting for anyone who wants a chill-out zone in their kitchen. Having a place for everything was very important to our client who loves to bake. So we included custom, functional inserts into every cabinet for the most beautifully organized storage system imaginable. Top-of-the-line cabinetry and appliance selections made for a clean, transitional design style that offers both elegance and comfort.

New Modular kitchen Project (Gwalior)

Urban Kitchens

A bespoke Modular kitchen designed as per the specific requirement of the client, using the best in class material in acrylic.

Hobsonville

Leanne Harley Design

Miami Springs Interior remodeling, new Kitchen and powder room

BDC Construction Corp

Modern Wood and Glass Kitchen

La Costa Cabinets & Design

This kitchen layout stayed the same, but a huge impact was made with clean front cabinets, a warm stain, and flush modern detailing. A walk in pantry was converted into 3 adjacent pull out pantries for ease of use. A soffit was hidden behind false panels to extend the cabinetry up to the 9' ceilings. Satin glass fronts break up the wood tones beautifully, with an exquisite laser cut stone backsplash lit beautifully with undercabinet task lighting. Modern black pendants and arched sink add architectural detail and contrast to the pristine white countertops.

Modern Classic in Denver

User

This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces.

Hemlock Duplex

Lacey Construction Ltd.

photo by Brice Ferre

Modern & Traditional White & Taupe high gloss and solid wood Italian Kitchen

O.NIX Kitchens & Living

This unique kitchen design is a combination of a traditional shaker door style, paired with modern-flat panel doors, from the Biefbi collections of 'Diamante' and 'BK System". The Diamante units are lacquered white with a raised solid oak center panel with built-in recessed finger pulls that creates a unique shaker door with integrated handles. The BK System modern units are made with high gloss laminate in the colour "corda". It uses a combination of handle-less aluminum profiles and handles. The 'Diamante' main kitchen wall includes base units for the cooktop and storage, wall units and glass wall units with integrated flush LED lights. The "Diamante" island includes a sink drawer unit and custom panel front dishwasher, garbage pull-out and pan drawer pull-out. The "BK System" units are used for the refrigerator and oven wall, which includes both the door fronts for integrated appliances and for the tall unit storage. The beverage centre/coffee bar, and tall dining room storage, are all done with the same taupe high gloss laminate finishes and wood laminate accents.

Victoria Path - Modern

Berghuis Construction LLC

photo by Ashley Avila

Modern Kitchen with Stone 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!