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Modern Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Chicago Condo Overlooking Lake Michigan
Chicago Condo Overlooking Lake Michigan
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
The kitchen includes custom frameless, walnut cabinetry with a grey wash stain and polished chrome hardware. The back splash is a porcelain tile and the countertops are a polished quartz.
Columbus, Ohio Room Addition
Columbus, Ohio Room Addition
NJW ConstructionNJW Construction
waterfall counter top, 9' tall pantry wall unit, custom cabinets, floating staircase, 7' x 7' commercial store front windows, industrial modern design, Karli Moore Photography
PentalQuartz - Avenza
PentalQuartz - Avenza
Architectural SurfacesArchitectural Surfaces
countertop is PentalQuartz in Avenza
Medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
34th Avenue
34th Avenue
Kitchen & Floor ConceptsKitchen & Floor Concepts
Cabinets and countertops done by Kitchen and Floor concepts. Other credits to Redeux our partner company.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Milano by Marquis
Milano by Marquis
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Floating Shelves with Undermount Lighting
Floating Shelves with Undermount Lighting
DG Kitchen & BathDG Kitchen & Bath
Mike Kaskel
Medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Modern Luxe Bachelor Bungalow
Modern Luxe Bachelor Bungalow
SHIALICESHIALICE
Small kitchens feel much more open when using modern slab doors and flat appliances with minimal curvature on the handles. Cabinets in a pale blue grey to stay neutral without going white. Blanco apron front sink, turkish cotton towels, and a few marble cutting boards add a bit of modern warmth. White quartz counters.
Our Work
Our Work
All About Kitchen Cabinets LLCAll About Kitchen Cabinets LLC
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Birmingham with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
PUR-FS, TOPOS
PUR-FS, TOPOS
LeichtUSALeichtUSA
Wood looks at its best in combination with plain colours, here in ash madeira with a white matt lacquer. The shelving with its glare-free LED stripes forms the backdrop for the inserted dining table. It provides plenty of space for everything you like to have to hand close to where you are sitting.
Kitchens
Kitchens
The Leland GroupThe Leland Group
Greg Grupenhof
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Cincinnati with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white cabinets.
45 A Street Boston
45 A Street Boston
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
This modern kitchen was designed keeping potential buyers in mind. The design was geared towards allowing two people in the kitchen at once and having an island big enough to make entertaining easy.
Via Maggio, Interior renovation
Via Maggio, Interior renovation
Francesco Pierazzi ArchitectsFrancesco Pierazzi Architects
The open plan Kitchen Diner has its centerpiece in a bespoke large dining table that uses reclaimed french oak barrel timber; the yellow elongated metro tiles are used to create the a backdrop to the space and give the illusion of natural landscape beyond the cabinets
Charming Bungalow
Charming Bungalow
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Deep Drawer with Interior Rollouts
Deep Drawer with Interior Rollouts
Cabinet InnovationsCabinet Innovations
Design of appliance wall featuring all Wood-Mode 84 cabinets. Vanguard Plus door style on Plain Sawn Walnut. Deep drawers with hidden drawer within, perfect for large dish storage and baking towels. All pictures copyright and promotional use of Wood-Mode.
Fontana, California Remodel
Fontana, California Remodel
Granite and Cabinet DepotGranite and Cabinet Depot
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Jordan Valente Construction LLCJordan Valente Construction LLC
Medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and recessed-panel cabinets.
Mid-Century Modern in Bethesda
Mid-Century Modern in Bethesda
Sagart StudioSagart Studio
Photo of a modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Belfast Residence-New Home
Belfast Residence-New Home
UserUser
Kitchen with sliding retractable glass doors out to the covered patio dining area. Views of the pool and fire pit Ross Van Pelt
Photo of a modern kitchen/diner in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Portola Valley Remodel
Portola Valley Remodel
Pamela Pennington StudiosPamela Pennington Studios
Eric Zepeda
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble splashback, a submerged sink, composite countertops, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
FALL CITY Renovation
FALL CITY Renovation
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The Fall City Renovation began with a farmhouse on a hillside overlooking the Snoqualmie River valley, about 30 miles east of Seattle. On the main floor, the walls between the kitchen and dining room were removed, and a 25-ft. long addition to the kitchen provided a continuous glass ribbon around the limestone kitchen counter. The resulting interior has a feeling similar to a fire look-out tower in the national forest. Adding to the open feeling, a custom island table was created using reclaimed elm planks and a blackened steel base, with inlaid limestone around the sink area. Sensuous custom blown-glass light fixtures were hung over the existing dining table. The completed kitchen-dining space is serene, light-filled and dominated by the sweeping view of the Snoqualmie Valley. The second part of the renovation focused on the master bathroom. Similar to the design approach in the kitchen, a new addition created a continuous glass wall, with wonderful views of the valley. The blackened steel-frame vanity mirrors were custom-designed, and they hang suspended in front of the window wall. LED lighting has been integrated into the steel frames. The tub is perched in front of floor-to-ceiling glass, next to a curvilinear custom bench in Sapele wood and steel. Limestone counters and floors provide material continuity in the space. Sustainable design practice included extensive use of natural light to reduce electrical demand, low VOC paints, LED lighting, reclaimed elm planks at the kitchen island, sustainably harvested hardwoods, and natural stone counters. New exterior walls using 2x8 construction achieved 40% greater insulation value than standard wall construction. Benjamin Benschneider, photo

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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