Modern Style kitchens are dominated by clean lines and sleek surfaces.  Nothing should interrupt the elegant cabinet fronts.  To acheive this, handles have been banished from the kitchen.  Instead of handles, gripping edges on the upper and lower edges of doors and pull outs give access to the units and appliances.

 

The uninterrupted fronts without visible handles are just perfect for modern kitchen planning with smooth flowing lines.  Tall units with storage spaces and integrated appliance become a design statement.