▭Flat cabinetry
Clean door styles create a calm, uncluttered base.
Modern kitchen styles
Modern Kitchens
Clean cabinetry, practical storage and carefully chosen worktops for a kitchen that feels simple and considered.
- ✓Explore door details and finishes
- ✓Compare samples with your designer
- ✓Plan this look around your room
Style decisions
The Contemporary Look, with or without Handles
Modern describes the overall look of the room: clean door shapes, considered proportions and a restrained mix of materials. Handles can be part of that design. Choose the appearance you like first, then consider how the cabinets should open and how the room will work.
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What Defines a Modern Kitchen
Each part is discussed and explained before you make a decision.
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▦Integrated storage
Tall units and internal options keep everyday items organised.
◫Feature worktops
Stone-look and timber surfaces bring contrast and texture.
✦Good lighting
Layered task and feature lighting makes the kitchen easier to use.
Practical choices
Balance Colour, Material and Light
Compare large samples as well as small swatches. A dark cabinet run can feel different beside a light worktop, timber floor or large window.
Keep the practical details in the design: sockets, extraction, appliance clearances and task lighting should work with the cabinetry rather than be added as an afterthought.
Plan your layout and finishesKitchen options
Compare Other Kitchen Styles
Explore the options and practical guidance relevant to your kitchen.
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Traditional Kitchens
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Find out more →Questions answered
Modern Kitchens: Your Questions
Answers to help you choose your next step.
Are all modern kitchens handleless?+
No. A modern kitchen can use slim handles, integrated grips or a handleless system. The door shape, proportions and combination of finishes create the broader contemporary look.
Can a modern style work in a smaller room?+
It can. Compare cabinet proportions, colour contrast and how much worktop remains clear. The layout and storage matter more than simply choosing a minimal door.
How should I compare matt and gloss finishes?+
Look at samples in different light and ask about cleaning and care. Consider how the surface looks alongside the chosen worktop and the rest of your home.
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