Luxury Modern Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Art Deco Family Kitchen on Upper East Side

A series of porthole openings are created, starting in the bar area and following through to the dining area, to evoke an open airy feeling that is both functional and metaphoric in reflecting back on the real portholes it mirrors.

Double Island Custom Kitchen

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love the double kitchen islands and the black fridge plus the incredible vaulted ceiling and arched entryways!
This is an example of an expansive modern kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and black worktops.

Lot 5 Pinnacle Ridge

ZED Studio

This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.

Vicky's Homes - Vittorio showhome

Alana Loranger

Merle Prosofsky, Vicky's homes
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

Modern Kitchens

Stange Design

This is an example of an expansive modern galley kitchen/diner in Wichita with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen: Crisp & Modern

Simply Baths & Kitchens

When this young couple bought their dream home, their dream kitchen seemed completely out of reach. With only minor updates to the floor plan but major updates to the finishes, the kitchen was transformed into a sleek and modern space that the whole family could enjoy. High contrast finishes feel crisp and fresh, uncluttered and composed, creating calmness and ease for an otherwise busy family.

Custom Home #4

CKA Construction Group

Expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

Bastasch Residence

Martinkovic Milford Architects

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High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

Elkay ‘Silvermist’ Quartz Single Bowl Bar Sink is perfect for meal prep and small clean-ups in this expansive kitchen.
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Baldwin + Barry // Full home, Kitchen, Dining, Living Room, Bathrooms, Attics

Clark + Aldine

Classic kitchen with green cabinets. Natural stone countertops with brass hardware and hardwood floors throughout. White Zellige tile backsplash with white appliances and floating shelves with pot filler.

New Forest Barn Conversion

The Myers Touch

A large picture window at one end brings in more light and takes advantage of the beautiful view of the river and the barn’s natural surroundings. The design incorporates sophisticated cabinetry with plenty of storage for crockery, larder items, fresh ingredients, and ample storage for their children's toys. For it to be a multi-functional space, Jaye’s layout includes a dedicated area to facilitate food preparation, coffee and tea making, cooking, dining, family gatherings, entertaining and moments of relaxation. Within the centre of the room, a large island allows the clients to have easy movement and access to all the sustainably conscious integrated appliances the client wanted when cooking on one side and comfortable seating on the opposite side. A venting Hob is located on the Island due to the high vaulted ceiling and more importantly, our client could keep an eye on the children while cooking and preparing family meals. The large island also includes seating for the family to gather around for casual dining or a coffee, and the client added a fabulous peachy pink sofa at the end for lounging or reading with the children, or quite simply sitting and taking in the beautiful view

Carmel Kitchen and Fireplace Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

If this beautiful modern kitchen had a catchphrase, it would be "go big, or go home!". With an expansive island, large light fixtures, oversized subway tile, and lengthy cabinet hardware, everything in this space is scaled perfectly to match the high ceilings and the spacious room. The magnificent fireplace is the perfect accent to this large, open concept space. Its modern look and cozy warmth are the glue that ties this space together. Weather hosting an elaborate dinner party, or enjoying movie night with the family, this space will bring the "wow" factor to all.

Teak Pocket Doors

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The kitchen features a custom-designed oak island with Caesarstone countertop for food preparation, storage and seating. Architecture and interior design by Pierre Hoppenot, Studio PHH Architects.

L-shaped Grey Kitchen Units Modern Kitchen Set | Inspired Elements | London

Inspired Elements Ltd

Shop our all-new range of Handle L-shaped Kitchen Silver grey kitchen units with Verona cherry finish & Dust grey kitchen cabinets & cupboards with antique brown Borneo, including Fitted Worktops, appliances, cabinets, & cupboards custom-made to your Kitchen measurements. To order, call now at 0203 397 8387 & book your Free No-obligation Home Design Visit.

Gramercy Park Family Home

STUDIO JARI LLC

Design ideas for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

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.

French Modern Spec Home-Kitchen

Studio Shelter

French modern home, featuring modern cabinetry, lighting and fixtures
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors and white worktops.

The Dream Home- Custom Blue Heron in Seven Hills

Natasha Sanchez/ Featured Interiors

An absolute residential fantasy. This custom modern Blue Heron home with a diligent vision- completely curated FF&E inspired by water, organic materials, plenty of textures, and nods to Chanel couture tweeds and craftsmanship. Custom lighting, furniture, mural wallcovering, and more. This is just a sneak peek, with more to come. This most humbling accomplishment is due to partnerships with THE MOST FANTASTIC CLIENTS, perseverance of some of the best industry professionals pushing through in the midst of a pandemic.

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

Luxury Modern Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful modern kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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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