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Modern Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Bachelor Pad Turned Home
Bachelor Pad Turned Home
Unique DwellingUnique Dwelling
Sarah Stute
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Unique Structural Elements
Unique Structural Elements
Studio 119Studio 119
The column, beams and soffits are all treated with wood panels to match the cabinetry. Textural, dimensional stone is used as a durable surface on the seating area of the island. At night it has an LED tape light that washes over the stone to create a dramatic feature seen from the Living Room.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Meets Grey Modern
Farmhouse Meets Grey Modern
Aeris HomeAeris Home
A place where we gather to chat, drink wine, do homework, even cook sometimes ... a kitchen. Or, the core of a house - one place that is never avoided by any dweller. In this modern kitchen, with a farm house twist, I played with textures more than colors. White palette with grey tones are softened by green stools, a sisal rug and Turkish towels. Natural flowers are never a bad idea (daisies hit the spot for me this morning). Textured quartz on the island really made a difference in this space. It bonded the floor and counter top through these organic textures and wave-like ripples. A really interesting way to unify the hard and solid surfaces. The sheepskin completed the farm house look and maybe even gave it a Nordic feel. Welcome! Photography: Hale Production Studios
Sophisticated Balance Kitchen
Sophisticated Balance Kitchen
SieMatic Seattle/ Summers StudioSieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio
SieMatic Cabinetry in Lotus White Gloss Laminate at Tall cabinets and Wild Grey Oak Laminate at Base cabinets.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Richmond Upon Thames
Richmond Upon Thames
CulinaCulina
Handleless Matt Cashmere cabinetry with integrated appliances and Caesarstone Worktops and Upstands, Mirror Splashbacks and Contemporary Bar Stools. Wood Flooring throughout. Maison Photography
Hamilton
Hamilton
Fort Interiors - Renovation SpecialistsFort Interiors - Renovation Specialists
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, white floors and white worktops.
The Blue Ivy House
The Blue Ivy House
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Shannon McGrath, with planter by Redfox & Wilcox.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
H様邸
H様邸
DIRECTDIRECT
This is an example of a modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Tribeca Timber and Country Walnut
Tribeca Timber and Country Walnut
AyA Kitchens and BathsAyA Kitchens and Baths
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Fifth Avenue Penthouse
Fifth Avenue Penthouse
Shenton Architects LLPShenton Architects LLP
Built in 1925, this 15-story neo-Renaissance cooperative building is located on Fifth Avenue at East 93rd Street in Carnegie Hill. The corner penthouse unit has terraces on four sides, with views directly over Central Park and the city skyline beyond. The project involved a gut renovation inside and out, down to the building structure, to transform the existing one bedroom/two bathroom layout into a two bedroom/three bathroom configuration which was facilitated by relocating the kitchen into the center of the apartment. The new floor plan employs layers to organize space from living and lounge areas on the West side, through cooking and dining space in the heart of the layout, to sleeping quarters on the East side. A glazed entry foyer and steel clad “pod”, act as a threshold between the first two layers. All exterior glazing, windows and doors were replaced with modern units to maximize light and thermal performance. This included erecting three new glass conservatories to create additional conditioned interior space for the Living Room, Dining Room and Master Bedroom respectively. Materials for the living areas include bronzed steel, dark walnut cabinetry and travertine marble contrasted with whitewashed Oak floor boards, honed concrete tile, white painted walls and floating ceilings. The kitchen and bathrooms are formed from white satin lacquer cabinetry, marble, back-painted glass and Venetian plaster. Exterior terraces are unified with the conservatories by large format concrete paving and a continuous steel handrail at the parapet wall. Photography by www.petermurdockphoto.com
Floating House
Floating House
Footprint Architects LtdFootprint Architects Ltd
The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden. The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape. Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment. Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas. The scheme was completed in April 2016
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Singleton Interiors, Allied ASIDSingleton Interiors, Allied ASID
Small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Cuisines Rosemere projects
Cuisines Rosemere projects
Cuisines RosemèreCuisines Rosemère
Located in the quiet neighbourhood of Blainville, this spacious kitchen needed to serve as a transitional space between dining and living as well as a cooking space for a young family. Matte white cabinetry brightened the narrow kitchen and created an airy and simplistic space. A light grey counter-top adds contrast and functions as a point of stability through its 20 feet. Floor to ceiling cabinetry allowed an ample amount of space for storage all while creating uniformity throughout the space. Photos: StudioLAAP
Bunga-Lo Kitchen
Bunga-Lo Kitchen
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
Designed by Bryan Anderson This kitchen renovation was driven by a desire to create a space for semi-formal dining in a small eat-in kitchen. By removing an imposing central island with range, and expanding a perimeter dropped soffit, we created a well-proportioned space in which to center a table for gathering. The expanded soffit cleaned up awkward angles at the ceiling and implies a thickness to the wall from which the kitchen is carved out. Small, flexible appliances enable full cooking potential, and modular cabinets provide highly functional features in minimal space. Ebony stained base cabinets recede, white-washed upper cabinets and panels reflect light, large-format ceramic counters and backsplash withstand culinary abuse, European oak flooring and accents provide warmth, and all combine under a ceiling of metallic paper to envelop users and guests in functional comfort. Construction by Showcase Renovations, Inc. and cabinetry by Puustelli USA Photographs by Troy Thies
Turn key Interiors by Casa Mia
Turn key Interiors by Casa Mia
Casa Mia USA Inc.Casa Mia USA Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island and grey floors.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, white floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and a single-bowl sink.
Tigertail
Tigertail
Showhomes Miami & Coral GablesShowhomes Miami & Coral Gables
Medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
2017 CARRE-FS
2017 CARRE-FS
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and a breakfast bar.
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.

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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