Modern Kitchen with Granite Worktops Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large modern kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Berscheid Builders - Golf Haven Estates

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Case Study House #64 K House

NASU CLUB

Case Study House #64 K House 私たちが得意とするビスポーク・キッチン。黒御影石のワークトップ、アメリカン・ブラックウォルナットのカウンター、無垢フローリング、ドイツ製水栓器具、フィンランド製照明等、オーダーメイドでなければ得られない歓びがあります。建築に加えてキッチン、テーブル、チェア等、様々な家具のデザイン、製作、コーディネイトを行っています。今回は海を見ながら料理や食事を楽しめる様、デザインを行いました。

Kitchen

Melville Thomas Architects, Inc.

Anne Gummerson Photography
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and integrated appliances.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry: wine bar sideboard in family room connects to galley kitchen. This custom cabinetry built-in has two wind refrigerators installed side-by-side, one having a hinged door on the right side and the other on the left. The countertop is made of seafoam green granite and the backsplash is natural slate. These custom cabinets were made in our own award-winning artisanal cabinet studio. This Bay Area Custom home is featured in this video: http://www.billfryconstruction.com/videos/custom-cabinets/index.html

Modern Chic

The Couture Haus Interior Design

Modern kitchen in modern farmhouse. Taj Mahal countertops and glass display cabinets
Photo of a large modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Raleigh with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.

Terraced House

Hufft

Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

FULL KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELING

American Home Improvement Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.

Display Modern Walnut Kitchen

Miller's Dutch Haus Furniture

Our Modern Walnut Display Kitchen. See this display in our showroom at 3737 Bahia Vista Street.
Small modern single-wall kitchen in Tampa with medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and black worktops.

Saddle Ridge Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive modern kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

Merinda Farm - Palmwoods

Accord Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, window splashback, black appliances and black worktops.

Dramatic Two Tone Kitchen

Covered Bridge Cabinetry

Crisp white contrasts perfectly with rich black accents both inside and out of this cozy home, creating a stylish look that is carried throughout. In this custom-designed kitchen, we chose our enamel finish in Fresh Snow (on the upper cabinets) and Matte Black (on the lower cabinets and island) with matching black trim on the windows and a white tile backsplash. Wood flooring and bronze hanging lamps add a touch of warmth to the modern space. As practical as it is beautiful, this custom kitchen features an under-counter microwave unit to free up countertop space as well as a pull-out garbage unit that tucks away seamless into the base cupboards. In a corner, we used our cabinetry to create a custom wall corner cabinet for extra storage.

Light Grey Shaker style U shape fitted kitchen with Amrbosia White Granite

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Light Grey Shaker style U shape fitted kitchen with Amrbosia White Granite Mandy Donneky
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Cornwall with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.

cocina_salón

Volta_

Photo of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, black worktops and beige floors.

Grande Style

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Gorgeous white shaker cabinets with creekstone grey island and brass accents.
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Modern Kitchen

Medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Cornwall with grey cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Cuisine moderne sur mesure

Artmeuble

This is an example of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, limestone splashback, integrated appliances, terracotta flooring, no island, beige floors and black worktops.

Kitchen Cabinet Accessories

The Cabinet Source

Beautiful and bring kitchen in modern gray and white tones with a hint of industrial.
Large modern kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Everwood - Modern Ranch

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Brad DeHaan Homes Photographer: Brad Gillette Every day feels like a celebration in this stylish design that features a main level floor plan perfect for both entertaining and convenient one-level living. The distinctive transitional exterior welcomes friends and family with interesting peaked rooflines, stone pillars, stucco details and a symmetrical bank of windows. A three-car garage and custom details throughout give this compact home the appeal and amenities of a much-larger design and are a nod to the Craftsman and Mediterranean designs that influenced this updated architectural gem. A custom wood entry with sidelights match the triple transom windows featured throughout the house and echo the trim and features seen in the spacious three-car garage. While concentrated on one main floor and a lower level, there is no shortage of living and entertaining space inside. The main level includes more than 2,100 square feet, with a roomy 31 by 18-foot living room and kitchen combination off the central foyer that’s perfect for hosting parties or family holidays. The left side of the floor plan includes a 10 by 14-foot dining room, a laundry and a guest bedroom with bath. To the right is the more private spaces, with a relaxing 11 by 10-foot study/office which leads to the master suite featuring a master bath, closet and 13 by 13-foot sleeping area with an attractive peaked ceiling. The walkout lower level offers another 1,500 square feet of living space, with a large family room, three additional family bedrooms and a shared bath.

The Ashmore

Potvin Kitchens & Cabinetry

Built in collaboration with Richcraft Homes, this new industrial modern kitchen was a winner at the 2017 GOHBA Housing Design Awards. Symmetry was the key to success in this confident design. Elegant and sleek, the suede black contrasts with the horizontal grain of modern and soothing light walnut. The two tall blocks on either end of the counter anchor the horizontal full depth uppers, showing off the revealed lower section in walnut. The white granite counters are radiant on the generous island. All in all, this kitchen has a sizable amount of work space and storage. Potvin’s leading edge materials, bold design and ingenuity lead to a tremendous, award-winning kitchen.

Modern Kitchen with Granite Worktops 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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