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Whether it's a kitchen remodel or new construction, these images represent the most modern kitchen renovation ideas from designers, architects, builders, and design enthusiasts. Kitchens are the hardest working room in the house. The best modern kitchens have ample work space for cooking, flexible space for family meals and large dinner parties, and efficient kitchen appliances and fixtures. From ideas for kitchen backsplashes and kitchen lighting to smart kitchen storage, here you will find Dwell stories about modern kitchen renovations, tons of images of modern kitchens, as well as information from top kitchen brands selling tiles, appliances, fixtures, sinks, kitchen tools. You'll also see kitchen furniture from kitchen tables, kitchen chairs, dining sets, and bar stools.

Stay in a Tent-Inspired A-Frame Cabin in the New Zealand Rain Forest
On Waiheke Island near Auckland, New Zealand, the Tent House sits among wetlands on a patch of undeveloped land.
This Sophisticated Midcentury in Denver Needs a New Buyer
Listed for $825K, the refreshed home sits inside the city’s iconic midcentury enclave of Krisana Park.
An Architect’s Family Home in Auckland Is Inspired by the Māori Worldview
This home by TOA Architects celebrates contrast and draws inspiration from the name of the road—Tuarangi—which means “outer space.
A Bright-Yellow Floor Beams New Life Into an Auckland Bungalow
A family’s sunny spirit defines a radiant extension with bold design choices.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Sophisticated Stairways
These modern staircases make the climb worth it. Check out the spiral, wood, metal, and double-height designs from the Dwell...
Open Kitchen
A San Francisco architect turns his “inefficiency” kitchen into a modestly scaled and well-lit place to cook, eat, work, and...
A Copenhagen Horse Stable Is Transformed Into a Sophisticated Scandinavian Home
Clean lines, natural materials, and high-end design infuse new life and warmth into a historic villa in Copenhagen.
An Australian Vacation Villa Gets a Sophisticated New Look
On the peninsula of Palm Beach, a northern Sydney suburb, a holiday home is treated to a restrained, yet luxe, renovation.
A Strong Builder Bond Results in a Sophisticated Australian Home
Nestled near Melbourne, Huntingtower is a three-story bespoke mansion boasting a careful selection of high-quality materials.
The Best Halloween Home Decor Is Spooky—Yet Sophisticated
These frightfully festive selections won't give you the heebie-jeebies.
20 Dream Kitchens
The kitchen can often be the main gathering point of a home, so why not make it stand out?
A Family's Kiev Apartment Is Filled With Copper, Marble, and a Sophisticated Palette
Using a simple color scheme and dynamic textures, architectural design studio YoDezeen creates a strikingly modern yet warm...
13 Sophisticated Lunch Boxes for Adults Who Are All Grown Up
Get that back-to-school feeling, without all the homework.
Top 9 Kitchens of 2020
The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards are the epitome of style and function.
A Live-In Kitchen on a Houseboat in Amsterdam
When a couple in Amsterdam decided to upgrade their residence from a small houseboat to a larger one, they sought a design that...
This Kitchen Brings It All Together
A modest kitchen addition to a couple’s cottage outside of Brisbane proves that one 376-square-foot room can revive an entire...
10 Best Modern Kitchens
More often than not, the kitchen is the heart of the home—and thus should be just as much livable as it is functional.
A Marble Chopping Block Door Opens Up to Reveal a Sophisticated Brazilian Apartment
The front door of this São Paulo apartment is a wooden board once used to cut slabs of marble.
16 Sophisticated Suitcases That Don't Cost More Than Your Vacation
Take to the skies in style with a few of our favorite suitcase and luggage options that work hard and look good doing it.
Budget Breakdown: A Santa Barbara Ranch House Gets a Sophisticated New Look for $626K
Achieving a high-end look on a modest budget—in one of the country’s most expensive regions—was made possible by the owner’s...
Designed to Disappear: The Case For the Minimal Kitchen
Brought together by a shared heritage in Bauhaus principles, architect Dan Brunn and Bosch carry the torch for simple, clean, and...
Preview: The Designer Is In
You know you've got one, tucked deep within your house. Maybe you keep it locked up tight so you don't have to see it. But...
Top Tips for Your Kitchen Remodel
From lighting to plumbing, here’s what you should know before you start your next update.
How to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
These 30 White Kitchens Are Anything But Ordinary
More than just a blank slate, these pristine white kitchens expertly use the tried-and-true shade to open up small spaces,...
20 Best Modern Kitchen Counters
The kitchen is the heart of your home—so choose a counter that works for your lifestyle and gets the job done the way you want.
12 Brilliant Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
A backsplash will protect your kitchen wall against food, water, and those dreaded oil splatters—and an interesting one can...
A Sleek Kitchen Renovation in San Francisco
In a San Francisco kitchen, a sleek series of custom cabinets camouflages an armada of professional features.
19 Great Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
Though kitchen cabinets play the obvious role of storing food goods, dinnerware, and pots and pans, they also have a powerful...
An Arctic White Kitchen Renovation in Connecticut
For an architect’s family getaway in Connecticut, the kitchen is no shrinking violet.
20 Modern Home Eat-in Kitchens
In spaces small or large, an eat-in kitchen is a useful hub for singles and families alike.
Cramped Kitchen Transformed Into an Inviting Hub
In northern New Jersey, a cramped kitchen is reborn as a welcoming space for cooking and entertaining.
The Pros and Cons of White Kitchen Cabinets
There's no lack of inspiration online when it comes to airy, white kitchens, but do they really live up to the hype?
17 Kitchens That Go Bold With Pastels
Whether it’s buttery yellow, powder blue, or mint green, these soft-hued kitchens are anything but timid.
10 Renovations Featuring Sensational Kitchens
These spectacular transformations bring the heat.

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