Modern Stone Kitchen Design Ideas

Planning your dream modern kitchen renovation? A common misconception is that natural stone is too rustic to feature in a modern design. However, with the correct use of balance, clean lines, and lighting techniques, natural stone can be the perfect way to texturize a kitchen. Get inspired by these modern stone kitchen design ideas. 

Planning Your Modern Stone Kitchen Design

A good first step to planning your kitchen design is to think about what elements of modern design you’d like to include. Do you prefer modern minimalism, or would you like a more bold, dramatic modern look? Think about color: do you want a lighter neutral color that carries throughout the design, or do you want some visual contrast?

Once you begin to choose the color and style you are going to use in your design, it is time to choose your stone. 

When you choose your stone you should consider:

• Application: Where do you want the stone to go in your kitchen? It can be a backsplash, an accent wall, or even surrounding a stove or oven. Think about where you’d like an element of texture.
• Color: Should your stone blend with your walls and counters, or do you want to have some contrast in your design? You can choose lighter stones such as Everest Standard Cut or Austin Rustic Ashlar, or deeper shades like Boston Blend or Colonial Tan.
• Shape: Choosing your shape ultimately depends on the type of look you’d like for your stone. If you’d like a wider mortar joint, then Mosaic or Round may be the best choice for you. For a stacked stone appearance, Ledgestone or Ashlar stones are a great choice.

Modern Stone Kitchen Design Inspiration

Modern Luxury Farmhouse Kitchen

This luxury home gets a modern farmhouse twist with the incorporation of a natural stone backsplash and accent wall. This design blends Boston Blend Mosaic and Square and Rec together to provide a bold backdrop for the kitchen. 

The boldness of the stone balances the dark, neutral color scheme of the counters, cabinets, floor, and ceiling. Modern rustic lighting fixtures warm the space and highlight the colors of the natural materials. 

Dreamy Cabin Kitchen

Your dream kitchen is perfect for a cozy cabin morning. This cabin incorporates a beautiful Boston Blend Mosaic backsplash to add a focal point to this modern kitchen. Dark wood  cabinets bring some contrast to the creamy stone countertops. Simple gold lighting fixtures add subtle elegance to the overall design.

Modern Commercial Kitchen

Does your commercial kitchen need a modern upgrade? Consider adding some natural stone veneer. The Copper Door Restaurant created a bold centerpiece for their otherwise simple, modern kitchen with a stone pizza oven. This pizza oven features a blend of Boston Blend Ledgestone and Ashlar in a dry stacked pattern. 

The key to this modern look is the balance of a simple neutral design and the bold stone centerpiece. The simplicity of the design keeps the kitchen from appearing too busy, allowing customers to focus on the main attraction: the oven where all the magic happens.

Get Started on Your Dream Kitchen

Starting a stone project is made easy through our website’s resources. You can search for stone veneer installers in your area, browse our selection of natural thin stone veneer, or contact us to get expert help on your project.

Read our other blog post on natural stone kitchens for more inspiration.

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