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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.
Mike + Samantha's Kitchen and Bathroom
Mike + Samantha's Kitchen and Bathroom
Encircle Design and BuildEncircle Design and Build
Michelle Ruber
Small modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring and no island.
Black Stallion
Black Stallion
America Granite INCAmerica Granite INC
A mid-size minimalist bar shaped kitchen gray concrete floor, with flat panel black cabinets with a double bowl sink and yellow undermount cabinet lightings with a wood shiplap backsplash and black granite conutertop
From Seasoned to Sophisticated
From Seasoned to Sophisticated
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Scott DuBose Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Walk In Pantry
Walk In Pantry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This whole house remodel integrated the kitchen with the dining room, entertainment center, living room and a walk in pantry. We remodeled a guest bathroom, and added a drop zone in the front hallway dining.
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Francis Combes
This is an example of a small modern enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Dream Loft
Dream Loft
Ajoku StudiosAjoku Studios
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, no island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Apartment Interior Fitout by studioJLA
Apartment Interior Fitout by studioJLA
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
Compact Kitchen in a apartment, minimal design, with clean lines.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, marble worktops, no island, integrated appliances, white splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
HOME REMODELING INC.HOME REMODELING INC.
Photo of a small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
The Seafront
The Seafront
Stonemill KitchensStonemill Kitchens
This mid-size kitchen has tons of wonderful features to make it the perfect addition to any home. A matt light grey true handleless door with Aluminium rails keeps the area light and airy, leading to a spacious feel to the kitchen. This is aided by the choice of Bianco Glitter Quartz worktop, a white base with flecks of sparkle. Hidden behind a tall cupboard is the Kessebohmer Tandem Larder Pullout. A tall set of wire shelves from top to bottom are excellent at ensuring nothing gets forgotten at the back of your cupboards. Neff appliances are another feature of this kitchen, with an oven stack including top combination oven, Slide and Hide main oven and warming drawer. A Franke 1.5 bowl sink and Minerva 3 in 1 Boiling Water Tap enhance the functionality of this space for our clients, with Instant Boiling water ready to be utilised at the twist of a button.
MARIDOR
MARIDOR
LUPO Design et Agencement d'EspacesLUPO Design et Agencement d'Espaces
Small modern enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, pink floors and brown worktops.
CRL Quartz Palermo family kitchen
CRL Quartz Palermo family kitchen
CRL StoneCRL Stone
They say that first impressions count. When three sibling homeowners visited the CRL Stone showroom for inspiration for their kitchen renovation and spotted CRL Quartz Palermo, there was an instant attraction. And now that the surface is fitted in the completed room, it’s the first thing people notice when they visit. The project in question was a bungalow extension, with an open-plan kitchen diner. With the aim of creating a modern space that looked and felt bigger, the homeowners called in their son/nephew and owner of Jones Developments Ryan, to project manage the refurb. And the family affair didn’t stop there, with Ryan’s wife Demi on hand to help supply their dream kitchen through her role at Howdens Burnley, his in laws from Stewkley Stone recommending, supplying and fabricating the CRL Quartz surfaces and Ryan’s brother-in-laws Ewan & Harrison taking care of the installation. Choosing a quartz surface was an important element of the design, with the homeowners keen to opt for a surface that worked well with the new furniture in Fairford Pebble. “The colours work perfectly together and the rusty orange veining adds an ideal colour to the kitchen to make it look very classy and elegant,” comments Ryan. In fact, it was the colour of the veining that attracted the siblings to CRL Quartz Palermo as soon as they saw it. The crisp white background is the perfect backdrop for the bold veining, that adds instant character and an eye-catching level of detail. “It’s something of a marmite choice to many, but we’re so happy we went with it. Being able to vein match the surface just adds to the sense of flow within the large space. The result is a very modern looking kitchen, with lots of space and storage,” Ryan explains. Easy on the eye, installation of the surfaces was straightforward too, with all the fabrication done in advance to ensure the perfect, seamless fit. Quartz is the perfect choice for a busy family life on a practical level too, being water, heat, scratch and stain resistant and with no requirement for sealing at any stage. Palermo’s bold marble-inspired veining lends itself so well to being vein matched that Stewkley Stone were only too happy to oblige, despite the request not being part of the original brief for the project. “The finished look is very elegant and classy, with the colour of the kitchen doors perfectly complementing the veining of Palermo,” comments Ryan. With quirky features including a Quooker tap and pull-out accessories to future-proof the space, the comfort levels are high in the completed kitchen. But the homeowners’ favourite element of the new look? “100% the quartz; it’s the first thing you see when you enter the room,” concludes Ryan.
Pietra Di Cardoso Grigio In-Side Collection
Pietra Di Cardoso Grigio In-Side Collection
Ollin StoneOllin Stone
The great traditional Italian architectural stones: Porfido, Piasentina, Cardoso. These materials have been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.
Soho apartment
Soho apartment
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
For our full portfolio, see https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/
Colour pop kitchen, Morpeth
Colour pop kitchen, Morpeth
Studio DeanStudio Dean
This kitchen is full of colour and pattern clashes and we love it! This kitchen is full of tricks to make the most out of all the space. We have created a breakfast cupboard behind 2 pocket doors to give a sense of luxury to the space. A hidden extractor is a must for us at Studio Dean, and in this property it is hidden behind the peach wooden latting. Another feature of this space was the bench seat, added so the client could have their breakfasts in the morning in their new kitchen. We love how playful and fun this space in!
Green Theatre Kitchen
Green Theatre Kitchen
French CabinetryFrench Cabinetry
Modern white open plan kitchen with fully integrated appliances, flat-panel handleless cabinets, and waterfall island. French Cabinetry provides custom Europen cabinetry for your kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. All cabinets are manufactured and imported from Europe. We offer complimentary interior design, provide realistic renderings and breath-taking visual tours for the ultimate design experience, and develop technical plans for installation by our team. Let's talk about your project! Our showroom is located at 3960 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA. You can check more of our portfolio and schedule a free online or showroom consultation on our website: http://www.frenchcabinetry.com.
Textura Anthracite and Furore Gloss Cashmere
Textura Anthracite and Furore Gloss Cashmere
Solo spacesSolo spaces
Franke Omni Tap in Copper Our client wanted to mix metals in this kitchen to add an industrial vibe. Paired with the textured doors and cashmere, the warm tones compliment each other well.
St John's Wood Luxury Apartment
St John's Wood Luxury Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Medium sized modern grey and white u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, black floors and grey worktops.
Bivouac-inspired beauty
Bivouac-inspired beauty
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
The bivouac theme comes to life in unexpected details throughout. The entrances are designed to feel like you’re walking through a crack in a rock. The inside and outside marry together in an oustanding way.
98TH AVENUE
98TH AVENUE
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
Medium sized modern galley enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.

Modern Kitchen with No Island 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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