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Modern Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
ModernPlus Kitchen and Bath DesignModernPlus Kitchen and Bath Design
Color Wall orange, Sincrono Wall tobacco oak. A breathtaking effect. Where colour is concerned, good furnishing questions will always reflect an (under)statement. Even more so when a super-matt lacquered surface is combined with attractive wood shades. Balanced and well proportioned, the “Color Wall orange“ presents itself as a modern classic that delights day after day.
Mission District 2622
Mission District 2622
SF Design BuildSF Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and no island.
Maylands Residence
Maylands Residence
Tascone DesignTascone Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Pennycook
Pennycook
Leicht UKLeicht UK
A bright open kitchen and diner, with integrated kitchen table and island. This range from Leicht was installed in this family home, utilising the smooth handleless CERES and ORLANDO units, and drawing attention to the Alaska white compac worktops, and stone oak units.
Modern Kitchen | Two Tone Cabinets
Modern Kitchen | Two Tone Cabinets
Kitchen Encounters DesignKitchen Encounters Design
Meyers Builders
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Clean East-Coast Inspired Home for a Young Family
Clean East-Coast Inspired Home for a Young Family
Ingrid Porter Interiors, LLCIngrid Porter Interiors, LLC
Built-in mudroom storage makes the back entry functional; wainscoting and stone flooring make it beautiful. Ingrid Porter Interiors Northeastern Ohio interior designer Photos by Adrienne DeRosa
Modern Kitchen Remodel
Modern Kitchen Remodel
Braitman Design StudioBraitman Design Studio
Lots of Drawers make retrieving cookware easy even for this retired couple. The distance between counters allows for multiple catering personnel to work together. Photo Credit: Felicia Evans
Showroom
Showroom
Solea KitchensSolea Kitchens
Small modern galley kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances and an island.
Black & Modern Heater Family Kitchen: Ft. Proline ProSI Island Range Hood
Black & Modern Heater Family Kitchen: Ft. Proline ProSI Island Range Hood
ProHoodsProHoods
This dark kitchen complements the stainless steel centerpiece of this kitchen: the ProS island range hood. We love the granite countertops which really pop, contrasted with the black cabinets. The plants are a nice touch to give this kitchen an earthy vibe.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Jennifer Cavorsi DesignJennifer Cavorsi Design
White subway tile with platinum grout was used to keep the space bright and classic. Calcutta carrera marble and a bertazzoni range and hood make a statement in this modern kitchen. Jessica Delaney Photography
HILL COUNTRY RANCH HOUSE
HILL COUNTRY RANCH HOUSE
DECCODECCO
Nathan Harmon
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern maple cabinets in Menlo Park
Modern maple cabinets in Menlo Park
WoodMasterWoodMaster
Quartered maple - full overlay - clear conversion varnish. Walnut bar at peninsula back.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an island, concrete worktops, a belfast sink, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Vista House
Vista House
mussa + associates design & consultantsmussa + associates design & consultants
Photo of a large modern galley kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Milano by Marquis
Milano by Marquis
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Rendezvous in France Kitchen
Rendezvous in France Kitchen
Mercury Mosaics and TileMercury Mosaics and Tile
Handmade ceramic tile offers a beautiful variation of color and tone in just one glaze! Warm toned Subway Tile paired with autumn color palette accents is the perfect combo to make this kitchen feel like a cozy home! 3″x6″ Subway Tile – 106 Fuji Brown / Bubbles – 1950W Indian Summer, 906R Burnt Sugar, 9 Historic White, 1028 Grey Spice, 65R Amber, 131E Turtle Shell
King Street Condo - Gilmans Kitchens and Baths
King Street Condo - Gilmans Kitchens and Baths
Gilmans Kitchens and BathsGilmans Kitchens and Baths
Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Shooting Star Residence
Shooting Star Residence
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a modern kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
House in Highgate Cemetery
House in Highgate Cemetery
Eldridge LondonEldridge London
Open air kitchen, with sliding rooflight. Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in London with an island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops and a built-in sink.
Cottesloe
Cottesloe
Centurion Cabinets Pty LtdCenturion Cabinets Pty Ltd
Medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Perth with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Birch Ave
Birch Ave
Two Fold InteriorsTwo Fold Interiors
www.veronicamartindesignstudio.com Photo credit: Scott Norsworthy
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown 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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