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Modern Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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White & Light Hardwood Flooring
White & Light Hardwood Flooring
Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.
Photo of a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Remodels
Golden Gates Kitchen & CabinetsGolden Gates Kitchen & Cabinets
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with engineered stone countertops, matchstick tiled splashback, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
NE 33rd
NE 33rd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Whitney Lyons
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, white floors and white worktops.
2017 BONDI VALAIS
2017 BONDI VALAIS
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Albert Park_01
Albert Park_01
Vos Architecture + DesignVos Architecture + Design
John Vos
Medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, stone slab splashback, an island, a single-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Felstead, Toronto
Felstead, Toronto
Upside DevelopmentUpside Development
Scavolini modern kitchen. Beautiful Italy made cabinetry lending itself beautifully to an open concept living area. Lots of storage and hidden spaces for all those commonly used kitchen items.
Dinesen Douglas Finished with Custom Color Natural Oil
Dinesen Douglas Finished with Custom Color Natural Oil
Hayasa Flooring Design, IncHayasa Flooring Design, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, marble worktops, white appliances and grey worktops.
Snow white interior
Snow white interior
HANÁK NÁBYTEKHANÁK NÁBYTEK
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.
Silk Residence
Silk Residence
DZ architectureDZ architecture
View of open concept space on first floor with new custom kitchen and dining beyond. Custom Stair to second floor also shown. John Cole Photography
Photo of a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Beale House
Beale House
Cunningham | Quill ArchitectsCunningham | Quill Architects
Photo by MILLER
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white cabinets.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.
Simple and elegant on a small apartment
Simple and elegant on a small apartment
Scavolini Kitchen, Living and BathroomScavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom
Scavolini, the best selling kitchen in Italy, works on providing solutions for all types of spaces and design trends. On this case we had to deal with a compact space to integrate all the services for the laundry, kitchen and the living room spaces. Scavolini's solutions allowed us to integrated all the facilities and keep the beautiful lines and clean style of design.
Grey Modern Kitchen
Grey Modern Kitchen
White Oak InteriorsWhite Oak Interiors
Mike Cartwright
Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
ColeDesign Studio -MODERN KITCHEN MAKEOVER
ColeDesign Studio -MODERN KITCHEN MAKEOVER
ColeDesign StudioColeDesign Studio
Virginia Macdonald
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, multiple islands and multi-coloured floors.
Kitchens
Kitchens
VOGANI Architectural + Design SolutionsVOGANI Architectural + Design Solutions
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, porcelain flooring, a built-in sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets
Gam WoodworkGam Woodwork
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, vinyl flooring, no island and white floors.
Penthouse in legno - 150 mq
Penthouse in legno - 150 mq
PAZdesignPAZdesign
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Milan with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, a breakfast bar, a double-bowl sink and exposed beams.
Midtown West
Midtown West
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
Anjie Cho Architect PLLC
Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Long Island Sound House
Long Island Sound House
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
photos by Matthew Williams
Modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and multiple islands.
Arley
Arley
Arley Wholesale - MontgomeryArley Wholesale - Montgomery
Large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances and laminate floors.

Modern Kitchen/Diner 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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