Our Favorite Modern Kitchens From Top Designers

Sleek, clean lines and updated state-of-the-art appliances make modern kitchens a popular design choice. Get inspired with our favorite photos from some of the country's top designers.

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November 13, 2020

By: Farima Alavi

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Modern Open Concept Kitchen

This modern, open concept condo kitchen has blue cabinets, marble island countertops, contemporary dining stools and chairs and striking ceiling lights that look like contemporary sculpture.

From: Nathalie Milazzo

Modern Kitchen With Hardwood Floors

This modern kitchen features white accents and stainless steel appliances. Bar stools adorn the breakfast bar.

From: Eklektik Interiors

Sleek White and Metallic Modern Kitchen with Quartzite Island

In the expansive, monochromatic chef's kitchen, stainless steel upper cabinets complement streamlined appliances. Smooth slabs of quartzite flank the stainless face that rises behind the range and create a fantastically multi-functional, waterfall-edge island in the center of the room with a sink, a quartet of broad drawers, nooks for cookbooks and a massive prep and serving surface.

Bright Eat-In Kitchen With Crisp White Cabinetry

The kitchen accommodates seating for three at the island as well as the small dining area for four. Crisp white cabinets paired with very dark flooring creates a beautiful contrast in the space.

From: Michael Habachy

Crisp White Modern Kitchen With a Twist

In the creation of this home, the designer played around with the farmhouse aesthetic to create a space that's unique and full of fun. In the kitchen, cartoonish chickens face off over the countertop.

From: Jennifer Visosky

Open Modern Kitchen With Decorative Island

This spacious kitchen features a large island with eat in bar space. A gorgeous wood finish adds an accent panel to the island perfect for creating movement within the crisp, sharp lines of the design. Wood topped barstools face the built in cabinets including frosted glass cabinets framing the blue tile backsplash.

From: FINNE Architects

Mod Panda Slab Waterfall Island

Four, red high-back chairs sit beneath the modern, panda white slab kitchen island in this sleek kitchen. The black-and-white pattern continues in the backsplash, with floating storage shelves and cabinetry.

From: Natalie Myers

Minimalist Modern Kitchen

The custom kitchen inside this colonial-style home features a large center island with a luxury countertop. The oak floor runs throughout the interior.

From: Halstead Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

White Kitchen With Gold Accents

This modern white kitchen with gold pendant lighting and hardware exudes sophistication and elegance. There's also plenty of storage and counter space thanks to the two islands with luxury countertops.

From: Halstead Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

Wood Unites This Modern Kitchen

Because the kitchen is so open, designer Brooke Wagner used light wood accents to tie the space together. Thus, in addition to the wood beams and island, the room features wood around the windows, above the range and over the doorway.

From: Brooke Wagner

Modern Geometric Kitchen

Pull up a high-back leather barstool to the white, marble island in this this modern, geometric kitchen. The small space features grand designs as seen in the countertop-to-ceiling patterned tile backsplash and the gray cabinetry and herringbone-patterned wooden pantry drawer.

From: Veronica Solomon

Black, White + Gold Modern Kitchen

Black and gold combine to create a sleek profile in this streamlined, modern kitchen. A mix of dark and light cabinetry is unified by dark countertops and an eye-catching backsplash that brings the mix of hues together. Three clean-lined pendants light the island, while a trio of modern upholstered barstools provide seating that allows guests to interact with the cook. An integrated refrigerator features modern brass pulls that match the rest of the hardware and fixtures.

From: Erica Bryen Design

A Color Explosion

Internationally known industrial designer Karim Rashid's Hell's Kitchen home in NYC features a white modern kitchen with Rashid's characteristic neon bright accents in the backsplash.

Sleek in Santa Monica

This open, mod kitchen is truly the heart of the home with space to gather around the stunning marble kitchen island and an integrated breakfast area. Comfortable chairs and banquette seating surround the soapstone dining table, while sleek wooden cabinets are clad in waterfall marble countertops.

From: Natalie Myers

Hollywood Hills Modern

A blend of jewel-tones and brights give a touch of glamour to this modern Hollywood Hills kitchen.

Contemporary Bachelor Pad Kitchen

This Hollywood Hills property features a stunning large living area that is completely open and dramatic kitchen, which allows for great indoor/outdoor entertaining flow.

From: Payton Addison

All Wood Galley Kitchen

This long galley kitchen with a wood-crowned island relies on natural lighting to illuminate the workspace. Parallel to the dining and living areas, it's ideal for hosting a party or having a family dinner. Thickly insulated cedar walls contain a concrete core that also helps reduce noise and keep the space quiet.

From: Bates Masi + Architects

Custom Wood Cabinetry in Modern Kitchen

This neutral modern kitchen was brought back to life by opening up the space and adding windows. Updated lighting was added to fit today's lifestyle and also respect the age and style of the space. Custom wood cabinets were added throughout. Thought was given to each finish to ensure that the original style of the house was retained with a more modern touch.

From: Jamie House

A Modern Kitchen With A Surprising Dash of Red

A crisp white island and matching shelves and cabinetry serve up ample storage in this modern kitchen. The open, neutral space is anything but boring thanks to a bright red oven, large pendant lights and an eye-catching wood wall.

From: Will Adams

Bright Kitchen With Modern Finishes

A refinished concrete floor and whitewashed cabinets add to the cool vibe of this airy kitchen.

From: Laura Umansky

Sleek, Streamlined Eat-In Kitchen

Streamlined white cabinets pair with rich wood islands and polished concrete floors for a sleek, clean look in this eat-in kitchen. A vibrant red pendant adds a bold splash of color to the space.

From: Phil Kean Design Group

Kitchen With Ample Storage Space

Bright and white, this spacious eat-in kitchen features twin islands for plenty of prep and storage space. Cabinets on both sides of the kitchen store all of your kitchen necessities. Integrated appliances, such as the ovens, refrigerator and wine cooler add a modernized touch to the sleek design.

From: Phil Kean Design Group

Modern Kitchen With Quartz Countertop Islands and Cherry Flooring

Cherry wood strip flooring, curved and bent in a pattern is a spectacular example of the attention to detail in this modern kitchen. High-end finishes, like the Cambria quartz countertops, offsets the industrial elegance of the cast-in-place structural concrete wall. Floating storage echoes the elevated kitchen islands and influences the open feel.

From: NMA Architects

White Meets Wood

This open concept kitchen elegantly fills an awkward space by adding a cozy dining nook in the back corner. The nook's dark gray accent wall combines with the hardwood cabinetry to give a refined touch to the all-white space.

From: DKOR Interiors

Modern Kitchen With Elegant Touches

This light and bright kitchen features two eye-catching globe chandeliers positioned over the kitchen island, which boasts a gray and white marble countertop like the rest of the kitchen. White glass front cabinets are paired with a white herringbone backsplash, while a light gray tray ceiling offers a finishing touch.

From: BeylaBlue Design

Monochrome White Kitchen

A mix of natural light and decorative light fixtures add to the bright look of this all-white kitchen. Polished white countertop reflects the light over smooth, large cabinets. A large island extends out to an eat-in area with simple white bar stools. Stainless steel appliances are built into the kitchen, and a few small decorative items add a personal touch to the design.

From: Dawson Design Group, Inc.

Mix of Brown and Green

Slotted in between gorgeous walnut cabinets, the bright green glass tile backsplash wakes up this tasteful kitchen. The white countertops are a subtle pairing that doesn't compete with the vibrant color.

From: Jordan Iverson

An Ocean View Kitchen

This gorgeous modern kitchen echoes the serene beauty of a white sandy beach, punctuated by the stunning ocean view just beyond the room's enormous windows. Soft gray cabinets bring a touch of textured contrast, but the overall feeling is sleek and airy.

From: Brittney Fischbeck

A White Kitchen With Statement Orange Stools

Sleek and sophisticated, this white, modern kitchen is perfectly uncluttered and large — ready for cooking and guests. The island doubles as a breakfast bar; the bar stools add the room's signature color.

From: Mark Bittoni

High-Contrast Kitchen

Sleek, clean and sophisticated, this kitchen achieves the optimal atmosphere for preparing a meal. Minimal cabinet hardware, a waterfall island countertop and clean-lined barstools help to accomplish the crisp, streamlined look. The color palette is equally impressive; rich brown cabinets offer striking contrast against the crisp white surroundings.

From: Phil Kean Design Group

Kitchen With Long Stone Countertops

Long stone countertops run the length of this spacious modern kitchen. A mix of neutral stone and tile creates variety and texture in the monochromatic space.

From: Tana Nesbitt

Renovated Modern Kitchen

Walls were removed to expose the formerly enclosed kitchen, freeing up more space and creating an open but elegant floor plan.

From: Chip Gaines

A Light and Minimal Open Kitchen

This modern, minimal kitchen and living space is enveloped entirely in white, giving the home an otherworldly feeling of weightlessness. Baseboards and cabinetry bases are recessed, making walls and furnishings appear to float. Clerestory windows in the kitchen bring in loads of natural light.

From: DKOR Interiors

Oversized Kitchen Island With Table-Height Counter

This oversized kitchen island provides plenty of seating at the eat-in counter and additional seating at the table-height extension. Acrylic dining chairs and barstools don't weigh down the space, while sleek cabinetry provides a modern backdrop for the open kitchen.

From: S&K Interiors

Warm, Inviting Touches

A custom glass backsplash and granite countertops bring modern aesthetics to this kitchen from designer Gregory Augustine. Honey-colored leather stools and dark walnut cabinetry add warmth and comfort to the space.

A Blend of Textures

A stone wall, glass tabletop and wood ceiling light fixture bring various textures to this kitchen designed by Elizabeth Rosensteel. The monochromatic gray tones in the countertops, cabinets, stools and backsplash bring a modern touch to the space.

High-End Design

The high-end appliances in this kitchen make it any cook's dream. The blue under-cabinet lighting allows the tile backsplash to shine, and the neutral tones in the kitchen create a striking contrast against the dark-toned cabinets in this space designed by Vanessa DeLeon.

Eco-Friendly Chic

An eco-friendly kitchen design is a new and innovative way to cook. Designer Lori Dennis chose recycled countertops with silver flecks for some sparkle and the bamboo shades, cabinets and flooring and sleek hardware bring a modern touch to the space.

From: Lori Dennis

Modern Accents

The vertical lines in the bamboo cabinets give the appearance of a spacious kitchen in this strategic design by Ken Kelly. White accents and stainless steel stools enhance the modern design.

Family-Friendly Eat-In Kitchen

This kitchen was designed for efficiency, openness and family interaction. Durable materials reduce the need for painting and aid in ease of cleaning. The high, north-facing clerestory windows flood the interior with natural light.

From: Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture

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Contemporary Bachelor Pad Kitchen

All Wood Galley Kitchen

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A Modern Kitchen With A Surprising Dash of Red

Bright Kitchen With Modern Finishes

Sleek, Streamlined Eat-In Kitchen

Kitchen With Ample Storage Space

Modern Kitchen With Quartz Countertop Islands and Cherry Flooring

White Meets Wood

Modern Kitchen With Elegant Touches

Monochrome White Kitchen

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An Ocean View Kitchen

A White Kitchen With Statement Orange Stools

High-Contrast Kitchen

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