30 Luxury, Sophisticated Kitchen Designs

Some kitchens aim for cozy and functional but others strive for opulence. Read on to see some of the most luxurious kitchens out there and find out how they achived that luxe look.

Here designer Peter Salerno delivered a clean-cut look in this luxurious kitchen by using a white painted perimeter with a long walnut island, coupled with marble countertops and white beams on the ceiling to pull it all together. The marble-topped breakfast table offer two spots to dine in the eat-in kitchen.

This white kitchen with gold pendant lighting and hardware exudes elegance. There's also plenty of storage and counter space thanks to the two islands with luxury countertops. Doubling up on islands, or ovens or work stations is one way to achieve maximum kitchen luxury.

This Seattle kitchen shows how luxury is all about the details. A tall cabinet cleverly hides a deluxe coffee and tea station, including an espresso machine with plumbing (no need to venture away for water). And there's also additional storage for countertop appliances and bulkier kitchen items like colanders.

To keep an all-white kitchen from feeling too cold and sterile, add in some texture to warm things up. Here, the kitchen's dark wood floor and gold accents are a welcome contrast. Adding luxury light fixtures like these is one way to up the glamour in your kitchen.

These homeowners wanted a texture-rich space with a simple feel, so designers set out to achieve that goal by using cabinets that were a mix of wood and back painted glass. Black granite was added to the countertops, backsplash and range hood. This creates a sleek, streamlined design for the heart of this sophisticated home. A classic combination of black and white in any kitchen — even a contemporary kitchen like this one — is another way to add luxury.

This elegant kitchen in warm gray and wooden tones features a long, two-tiered kitchen island designed for five guests with plenty of counter space. A large pendant chandelier hangs above the island and modern tile flooring with the majority of the kitchen appliances covered in gray wooden panels.

This spacious white kitchen is dominated by a huge eat-in island lit by three industrial pendant lights. Super-sizing your island and adding plenty of storage space with drawers and cabinets in the island is a sure path to functionality and luxury in the kitchen. The kitchen also features a dual gas range and oven plus a classic range hood. This white bar features a large white island with three seats, white cabinetry, a white quartz countertop and a brown tile backsplash with illuminated wine glass display.

The all-white kitchen pairs classic cabinets with marble countertops, while the traditional pendant lights illuminate the functional yet stylish island. Contemporary barstools with yellow cushions add a small dose of color to the room. A tongue-and-groove ceiling add interest overhead. Upgrading your range hood is one way to up the luxury factor.

This galley kitchen incorporates traditional, white cabinetry with dark, wooden flooring to create beautiful contrast. With their parallel counters and lack of island, galley-style kitchens are uniquely designed for efficiency and practicality. A subtle dark accent line edges the white cabinetry, giving the kitchen an eye-catching detail.

Calacatta marble covers one wall of this custom-made luxury kitchen. A large center island can seat four people and a large window allows plenty of natural light to filter in. Installing top of the line technology, like touchless faucets or charging stations, is one way to add luxury to your kitchen.

Modern cabinetry provides a sleek, continuous line that's one with the dark hardwood flooring in this open-plan luxury kitchen. The room features Thermador appliances and quartz countertops, with a waterfall edge on the spacious island. Five barstools offer comfort for both dining and conversing with the cook, while modern pendants illuminate the task area.

If you have an epic vantage of the city skyline or a lush farm setting, floor-to-ceiling windows or even an acccordion door that opens to the elements showcases your good fortune. Floor to ceiling windows bring the beauty of the outdoors in. This elegantly modern white kitchen maintains simple clean lines and allows the spectacular view to be the true focus.

The custom kitchen inside this colonial-style home features a large center island with a luxury countertop. The oak floor runs throughout the interior. Clearing your countertops of extraneous details is one way to create a sense of luxury.

In the center of this kitchen is a waterfall island with classic marble countertop, oversized brass geometric pendants and blue faux leather stools with brass frames. Adding unique, designer seating can enhance the luxurious details in your kitchen. The tile backsplash behind the oven is a geometric marble with metallic inlay, which creates a glamorous focal point. A custom blacksplash is another way to add luxury.

Warm wood cabinetry and rich marble countertops and backsplashes set a tone of luxury in the kitchen of a modern Dallas home. Recessed lighting, cooling vents and speakers seem to recede into the ceiling, helping the kitchen maintain its sleek appearance.

Etched marble walls and countertops ornament this dream kitchen where custom-designed cabinetry increases the luxurious feel. Bronze pendant lights over the sink and island complement the stools, decor and fixtures.

One shortcut to luxury: add gold. High ceilings and sleek, white cabinets shine in this high-rise, luxury kitchen. Enjoy a cup of coffee from the marble waterfall edge kitchen island, or take in the skyline scenery seated at one of the avant-garde, brass-toned barstools.

The beautiful eat-in kitchen includes all the high-end accessories a chef could want as well as floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light.

Pile on the luxury by adding even more striking light fixtures like this one where four chandelier-style light fixtures suspended over two kitchen islands, add glamour.

A gorgeous marble backsplash and countertops makes a bold statement in this chic, luxury kitchen. The soft gray island is full of much-needed storage, while a elegant chandelier brings a touch of glam to the space.

Gray cabinetry with a high gloss sheen is the star of this kitchen. A white marble backsplash and kitchen island with a waterfall countertop and sleek white bar chairs really stand out in contrast to the gray. Pendant lights hang over the island, adding a touch of black accent.

A bright artwork featuring a colorful rooster is a playful touch in this kitchen. Warm wood cabinets contrast with the white countertops and gray cabinetry for a cozy feel thought the addition of a wine cooler makes it clear luxurious amenities are important in this kitchen too.

A large panda white, marble island with waterfall edge centers this modern, open-concept kitchen with walnut cabinetry and glam contemporary furnishings.

Traditional upholstery on these barstools complements the smoky gray of the pendant lights above the island in this luxurious, contemporary kitchen. Glass-fronted cabinetry showcases dishware that is also awash in white, continuing the room's clean, airy vibe. A slatted wood ceiling adds a touch of rusticity.

Take the elevator or the stairs in this contemporary, Chicago home to the second floor kitchen. The minimalist design allows for elements of the room to shine, like the bespoke, distinctive windows in the floor, the opening in the ceiling and the white kitchen island with stainless steel appliances.

Matte black walls and a marble backsplash make a chic combination in this open-concept kitchen where appliances are hidden from view to enhance the luxurious look. In addition to custom cabinets and a large island, the space comes with a cozy dining space for breakfast.