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Galena
Galena
Carol Faccinetti Interior DesignCarol Faccinetti Interior Design
Expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home
Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
This beautiful white and black kitchen is accented with an alder island, subway herringbone tile, Alder floating shelves, Nero Mist honed black granite on the perimeter and Calacatta Alto quartz on the kitchen island. The U-shaped island creates an open, inviting space perfect for hosting and casual dining. The professional appliances create an upscale space with the pot filler, gas range, kitchen vent fan, and hidden appliance garage.
Acreage - ME4
Acreage - ME4
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen
Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.
Amazing Entire Overhaul for Rambler in Arlington, Va.
Amazing Entire Overhaul for Rambler in Arlington, Va.
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
For this couple, planning to move back to their rambler home in Arlington after living overseas for few years, they were ready to get rid of clutter, clean up their grown-up kids’ boxes, and transform their home into their dream home for their golden years. The old home included a box-like 8 feet x 10 feet kitchen, no family room, three small bedrooms and two back to back small bathrooms. The laundry room was located in a small dark space of the unfinished basement. This home is located in a cul-de-sac, on an uphill lot, of a very secluded neighborhood with lots of new homes just being built around them. The couple consulted an architectural firm in past but never were satisfied with the final plans. They approached Michael Nash Custom Kitchens hoping for fresh ideas. The backyard and side yard are wooded and the existing structure was too close to building restriction lines. We developed design plans and applied for special permits to achieve our client’s goals. The remodel includes a family room, sunroom, breakfast area, home office, large master bedroom suite, large walk-in closet, main level laundry room, lots of windows, front porch, back deck, and most important than all an elevator from lower to upper level given them and their close relative a necessary easier access. The new plan added extra dimensions to this rambler on all four sides. Starting from the front, we excavated to allow a first level entrance, storage, and elevator room. Building just above it, is a 12 feet x 30 feet covered porch with a leading brick staircase. A contemporary cedar rail with horizontal stainless steel cable rail system on both the front porch and the back deck sets off this project from any others in area. A new foyer with double frosted stainless-steel door was added which contains the elevator. The garage door was widened and a solid cedar door was installed to compliment the cedar siding. The left side of this rambler was excavated to allow a storage off the garage and extension of one of the old bedrooms to be converted to a large master bedroom suite, master bathroom suite and walk-in closet. We installed matching brick for a seam-less exterior look. The entire house was furnished with new Italian imported highly custom stainless-steel windows and doors. We removed several brick and block structure walls to put doors and floor to ceiling windows. A full walk in shower with barn style frameless glass doors, double vanities covered with selective stone, floor to ceiling porcelain tile make the master bathroom highly accessible. The other two bedrooms were reconfigured with new closets, wider doorways, new wood floors and wider windows. Just outside of the bedroom, a new laundry room closet was a major upgrade. A second HVAC system was added in the attic for all new areas. The back side of the master bedroom was covered with floor to ceiling windows and a door to step into a new deck covered in trex and cable railing. This addition provides a view to wooded area of the home. By excavating and leveling the backyard, we constructed a two story 15’x 40’ addition that provided the tall ceiling for the family room just adjacent to new deck, a breakfast area a few steps away from the remodeled kitchen. Upscale stainless-steel appliances, floor to ceiling white custom cabinetry and quartz counter top, and fun lighting improved this back section of the house with its increased lighting and available work space. Just below this addition, there is extra space for exercise and storage room. This room has a pair of sliding doors allowing more light inside. The right elevation has a trapezoid shape addition with floor to ceiling windows and space used as a sunroom/in-home office. Wide plank wood floors were installed throughout the main level for continuity. The hall bathroom was gutted and expanded to allow a new soaking tub and large vanity. The basement half bathroom was converted to a full bathroom, new flooring and lighting in the entire basement changed the purpose of the basement for entertainment and spending time with grandkids. Off white and soft tone were used inside and out as the color schemes to make this rambler spacious and illuminated. Final grade and landscaping, by adding a few trees, trimming the old cherry and walnut trees in backyard, saddling the yard, and a new concrete driveway and walkway made this home a unique and charming gem in the neighborhood.
Las Tortugas
Las Tortugas
Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLCLaura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC
Charles Davis Smith, AIA
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Boca Kitchens & BathsBoca Kitchens & Baths
This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and an island.
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Photo of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, composite countertops, black appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Sheldon Ave
Sheldon Ave
Vastu Interior Design LtdVastu Interior Design Ltd
Inspiration for an expansive modern kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Brookview Place
Brookview Place
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
McGinnis Leathers
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and white floors.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets
A Plus Cabinets, Inc.A Plus Cabinets, Inc.
Adriana Ortiz
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and beige worktops.
Marietta "Modern Farmhouse" Kitchen
Marietta "Modern Farmhouse" Kitchen
INTERIORS BY ABRAHAMINTERIORS BY ABRAHAM
We created a Grand space for entertaining and giving more storage space and hanging out space by creating an Open Kitchen & Breakfast Area. We made it all cohesive to Design by bringing in Modern Farmhouse details such as the wood work and Decorative ShipLap & "X" Desigins on Island and Table enough for 8 people. White Cabinetry with Gold Accent Hardware and Industrial Wall Sconces & Hanging Table Pendants gives this Kitchen the Bling it needs. We added a Wetbar Space for the Husband to entertain guests and never sacrificed Design.
Grossman Home
Grossman Home
megro123megro123
Granite countertops, wood floor, flat front cabinets (SW Iron Ore), marble and brass hexagonal tile backsplash. Galley butler's pantry includes a wet bar.
Lake Home Retreat
Lake Home Retreat
Projects Contemporary FurnitureProjects Contemporary Furniture
This is an example of an expansive modern open plan kitchen in Other with an island.
Attico e Superattico_200 MQ
Attico e Superattico_200 MQ
Andrea ViscoAndrea Visco
Cucina moderna con uno stile pulito che si unisce alla sala da pranzo per ospiti e sala da pranzo per la famiglia. Cucina con isola, forno elettrico, forno a microonde, macchina del caffè incassate.
Great Room with Hex Tile Island and Fireplace Tiles
Great Room with Hex Tile Island and Fireplace Tiles
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Create a show-stealing kitchen island by using a lively green hexagon countertop tile with a live edge that flows into a warm wood finish. DESIGN Silent J Design PHOTOS TC Peterson Photography INSTALLER Damskov Construction Tile Shown: Brick in Olympic, 6" Hexagon in Palm Tree, Left & Right Scalene in Tempest
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Architect New Build Project
Architect New Build Project
Tiles & BathsTiles & Baths
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Expansive modern single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Expansive Modern Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Expansive modern kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Expansive modern kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of modern photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of modern kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own modern kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your modern kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small modern kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some modern kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What modern kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your modern kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small modern spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and modern kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and modern accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of modern kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your modern kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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