Modern Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Rory Corrigan
This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Belfast with glass-front cabinets and an island.

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

casa ST

Moliteo e Bruno Associati

Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Catania-Palermo with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and a vaulted ceiling.

29th Street

Elz Design

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood flooring and glass-front cabinets.

Los Altos Residence

TBS Construction Inc.

Working on this beautiful Los Altos residence has been a wonderful opportunity for our team. Located in an upscale neighborhood young owner’s of this house wanted to upgrade the whole house design which included major kitchen and master bathroom remodel. The combination of a simple white cabinetry with the clean lined wood, contemporary countertops and glass tile create a perfect modern style which is what customers were looking for.

Contemporary Woodland

Cabinet Plant

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfect for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

Coastal Modern

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Chad Mellon Photographer
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and grey floors.

Kitchen

Ellen McKenna Design

Modern kitchen in Rhode Island waterfront home
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

Menlo Park Residence

Martinkovic Milford Architects

Martinkovic Milford Architects services the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about our specialties and past projects at: www.martinkovicmilford.com/houzz

French Industrial

Custom Cabinet Source Inc

JxP Multimedia
Photo of a large modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, brick splashback, multiple islands and black worktops.

Bord de mer

User

Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.

Alpine White island

IceStone

IceStone island and countertops in Alpine White. This product is made in Brooklyn from three simple ingredients: recycled glass, cement, and non-toxic pigment. Photography by Shadowlight Group.

Fremont Home Remodeling

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Cabinets from the KARAN collection by Rastelli Cucine in the white matte glass with decorative glass combination. Countertop in Silestone Callacatta Gold, island table in Silestone Marquina. STAR.K resilient flooring by Skema.

Modern-Grey porclein tile

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Gorgeous kitchen with light wall paint for that open space feel, accompanied by recessed and drop down lighting.
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring, granite worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, grey floors and grey worktops.

Small U shaped blue kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

High gloss lacquer metallic kitchen base units in 'Ocean Blue' White laminate wall units. Worktop: Compac Smoke Grey Quartz, 20mm
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Sutton Place, New York

Doreen Chambers Interiors, Inc.

Fully renovated contemporary kitchen with cabinetry by Bilotta. Appliances by GE Bistro, Fisher & Paykel, Marvel, Bosch and Sub Zero. Walnut and woven counter stools by Thomas Pheasant. Photography by Tria Giovan

French country kitchen

Decorating Den Interiors - Pressley & Associates

This is an example of a modern kitchen in Dallas with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.

East Belfast

Interior360

Rory Corrigan
Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Belfast with glass-front cabinets and an island.

Mal Corboy Cabinets, Exclusive North America Distributor - Mega Builders

Mega Builders

Mal Corboy Cabinet
Medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Stanmore home

Such Designs

This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and white floors.

Modern Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets 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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