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Zaguan House
Zaguan House
Murphy Mears ArchitectsMurphy Mears Architects
Murphy Mears Architects | Hester + Hardaway
Design ideas for a modern grey and white galley kitchen/diner in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island.
Madrona Residence
Madrona Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz
a+b kasha
a+b kasha
Kasha ParisKasha Paris
Completely renovated 1 bedroom apartment, in the heart of the St germain des Pres neighborhood in Paris.
This is an example of a small modern grey and white single-wall kitchen/diner in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and no island.
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The Diplomat
The Diplomat
Dan Brunn ArchitectureDan Brunn Architecture
Brandon Shigeta
Large modern grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Design ideas for a modern grey and white kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Harris - Kitchen
Harris - Kitchen
Risinger HomesRisinger Homes
Modern grey and white u-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and integrated appliances.
Poggenpohl
Poggenpohl
PoggenpohlPoggenpohl
Designer: Jennifer Fordham (Dallas Showroom) Photographer: Jill Broussard
Photo of a modern grey and white kitchen in Other with grey cabinets.
Sleek and Bright Island
Sleek and Bright Island
SJ&J DesignSJ&J Design
Modern Grey Lacquer Kitchen with caesar stone pure white counter tops. Frosted glass wall cabinet, BOSCH appliances, pantry roll out trays. Hafele cabinet hardware, ULine beverage fridge, Elkay sink.
Contemporary and Stylish home renovation in Essex
Contemporary and Stylish home renovation in Essex
Veronica Rodriguez Interior PhotographyVeronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
Photography by Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography.
Design ideas for a modern grey and white kitchen in Essex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, an island and grey floors.
Broadside House
Broadside House
Living EdgeLiving Edge
Photo of a modern grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Arkell Lofts
Arkell Lofts
Granite HomesGranite Homes
Photo of a medium sized modern grey and white single-wall kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
LG House - Kitchen
LG House - Kitchen
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LG House (Edmonton Design :: thirdstone inc. [^] Photography :: Merle Prosofsky
Modern grey and white kitchen in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass sheet splashback.
Ascot Residence
Ascot Residence
M. Walter DesignM. Walter Design
Design ideas for a large modern grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Nordquist
Nordquist
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph & Michelle Wilson (Sunset Books)
Design ideas for a modern grey and white open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white splashback.
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This is an example of a modern grey and white kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances and grey floors.
Castelnau
Castelnau
JJ Design Studio Ltd.JJ Design Studio Ltd.
Photo of a large modern grey and white u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, integrated appliances, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Eemnes home
Eemnes home
gosto design & lifestylegosto design & lifestyle
interior design by Sonia van der Zwaan
Inspiration for a modern grey and white kitchen in Amsterdam with white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Küche mit Holzkunstwerk an der Wand
Küche mit Holzkunstwerk an der Wand
allmilmö küchen schallenbergallmilmö küchen schallenberg
Design ideas for a medium sized modern grey and white single-wall kitchen in Cologne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Modern grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Modern Kitchen 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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Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
This is an example of a medium sized modern grey and white galley enclosed kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, grey splashback, a submerged sink, composite countertops and medium hardwood flooring.
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