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Modern Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Grey & Slate Grey Concrete
Grey & Slate Grey Concrete
Eco German KitchensEco German Kitchens
Amazing Kitchen transformation ! Mixture of light and dark grey concrete doors with very inviting laminate Breakfast bar.
Medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Hampshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, all types of ceiling and feature lighting.
Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement
Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white appliances, cement flooring, red floors and white worktops.
Fridge, built-in Microwave Owen and Dishwasher
Fridge, built-in Microwave Owen and Dishwasher
MostWanted DesignMostWanted Design
This small house needed a makeover to be suitable for a family of four, therefore the original layout has been changed in such way that the hall entrance and kitchen are fully optimized spaces. We opted for a glass brick wall to let the light flow between the entrance and kitchen and maximize perception of space, on both sides. All furniture in the hall area and in the kitchen goes up to the ceiling in order to create extra storage space, whilst in the living room there is large storage space under the stairs, without taking any space from the room. What is left in sight is light, airy furniture in white and woody textures and a touch of green moss used as decoration.
Wood Shelves add Interest to White Kitchen
Wood Shelves add Interest to White Kitchen
Tracy A. Stone ArchitectTracy A. Stone Architect
The kitchen and dining room were flipped during the remodel, and the kitchen now opens to a shaded deck overlooking the valley below.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Borough Park Brooklyn, NY Modern Kosher Kitchen
Borough Park Brooklyn, NY Modern Kosher Kitchen
Kuche+CucinaKuche+Cucina
A complete gut renovation of a Borough Park, Brooklyn kosher kitchen, with am addition of a breakfast room. DOCA cabinets, in textured dark oak, thin shaker white matte lacquer, porcelain fronts, counters and backsplashes, as well as metallic lacquer cabinets.
Generation to Generation
Generation to Generation
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
This kitchen was a fraction of the size it is now and compartmentalized in a way that really didn't encourage family gathering. Now - come on in and take your pick...it's all open, and inviting, bright and happy! Part of our direction was the bullet-proof nature of the space. The porcelain wood plank floors are durable and easy to clean. The Cleaf material on the cabinets are a workhorse material to consider. And the DalTile One Quartz counter top material is easy to clean and resistant to stains while emulating a marble look. I consider myself a purist, but damn...porcelain and engineered quartz has evolved leaps and bounds from what they once were.
Lone Mountain Kitchen
Lone Mountain Kitchen
Form + FieldForm + Field
Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Summit Ridge Ultra-Modern Kitchen
Summit Ridge Ultra-Modern Kitchen
Maker Design GroupMaker Design Group
Free from all unnecessary objects with a clean, stylish, and uncluttered design, this contemporary kitchen is the minimalist's dream! This kitchen is also incredibly practical with the space-saving design innovations with built-in appliances and custom cabinets. Design features include large format porcelain tile, under-mount sink, flat-panel dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, integrated paneled appliances, an island, and smart home electoral system.
Turning a Corner: the beauty of the L-shaped Island
Turning a Corner: the beauty of the L-shaped Island
Mowlem & CoMowlem & Co
When space permits, there’s nothing like an L-shaped island unit to create an impressive focal feature. Maximising work and storage space, offering built-in dining or socialising areas and often acting as informal room dividers in open-plan design, the L-shaped island is a dynamic solution to modern kitchen living. The feature also allows for all kinds of creativity and clever use of material, height and colour to add interest to scheme.
Tudor Family Update
Tudor Family Update
TJH Construction Company, LLCTJH Construction Company, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
San Gorgonio Modern Wonder
San Gorgonio Modern Wonder
Horizon Builders, Inc.Horizon Builders, Inc.
Grey Quartz counter tops with water fall edge. White high gloss cabinets with built in appliances. GE Monogram appliances. Appliance wall with plenty of storage.
Open concept
Open concept
State Street HomesState Street Homes
Open floor plan, high ceilings.
Photo of a modern kitchen/diner in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Rac Jac Way
Rac Jac Way
Creative Cabinetry CorpCreative Cabinetry Corp
Homestead Cabinetry and Furniture, Select Alder Veneer, Slab, Custom Stain Dark Espresso and Textured Melamine Cleaf Noce Daniella
Photo of a large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Black-Splash Beauty
Black-Splash Beauty
Beyond the Box, Inc.Beyond the Box, Inc.
White shaker perimeter cabinets by Woodland Cabinetry. Walnut shaker island. Quartz counter top.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
South Beaverton Kitchen Remodel
South Beaverton Kitchen Remodel
Straight Line Design and RemodelingStraight Line Design and Remodeling
Our clients' existing kitchen was too small and claustrophobic for the busy household. We decided to swap the locations of the kitchen and dining room and removed the wall that divided them, allowing for much better flow from one room to the other. We also added more lighting and brighter finishes to give the space a clean and modern appearance. The tile backsplash adds texture and geometric patterns to draw in the eye. The quartz surfaces, hardwood floors, and painted cabinets were installed with durability and resilience in mind. The final product was a much better fit for the needs of the household. It also provided a significant investment into the overall value of their home.
Custom Blue Kitchen Remodel - Sammamish, WA
Custom Blue Kitchen Remodel - Sammamish, WA
Dream Home ConstructionDream Home Construction
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Reimers Road Residence
Reimers Road Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Kitchen view of the Reimers Rd. Residence. Construction by Ameristar Remodeling & Roofing. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Cascade springs
Cascade springs
SCM Design GroupSCM Design Group
Wonderful Recess beaded style door cabinets, make this kitchen very modern, with a concrete look tile and accent glass for backsplash. Quartz marble look and accent island satin counter top, chrome hardware and floating shelves.
Pan Condo Remodel
Pan Condo Remodel
Hive Architects Inc.Hive Architects Inc.
© 2018 | Ryan Gamma
Medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
White Shaker Kitchen
White Shaker Kitchen
Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.
View of the kitchen from the sink
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark 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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