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Contemporary Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Goals
Contemporary Goals
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Featuring Cesari Grey Q016 Natural Stone Quartzite on countertop, island and backsplash. Left countertop, ONE Quartz Surfaces Honeyed Mahogany NQ94 ONE Quartz. Floor, Emerson Wood Brazilian Walnut EP03 6 x 48.
Queen Village, Philadelphia: Eclectic Whole House Remodel
Queen Village, Philadelphia: Eclectic Whole House Remodel
Buckminster Green LLCBuckminster Green LLC
Courtney Apple
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors, shaker cabinets and grey worktops.
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Los Altos Hills MidCentury Farmhouse
Los Altos Hills MidCentury Farmhouse
Urbanism DesignsUrbanism Designs
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Jasmine Kitchen
Jasmine Kitchen
Anna Jacoby InteriorsAnna Jacoby Interiors
Ian Coleman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, white worktops, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Relaxed Coastal
Relaxed Coastal
McMillan DesignMcMillan Design
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORSBRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORS
HARIS KENJAR
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Pella Design Gallery
Pella Design Gallery
Valdicass Inc.Valdicass Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Subdued Minimalist Style in a Spanish Colonial Home
Subdued Minimalist Style in a Spanish Colonial Home
CliqStudiosCliqStudios
In this L.A. Spanish Colonial home, minimalist slab-style cabinets bring a sense of calmness, simplicity, and understated sophistication into the kitchen. Learn more: https://www.cliqstudios.com/gallery/minimalist-style-spanish-colonial-home/
28th St. Kitchen Remodel
28th St. Kitchen Remodel
Ella Scott Design, llcElla Scott Design, llc
Contemporary kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Park Hill
Park Hill
Elevate Design BuildElevate Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, composite countertops and a submerged sink.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.
Квартира в ЖК Голландский квартал
Квартира в ЖК Голландский квартал
Виктория КоротецкаяВиктория Коротецкая
Архитектор Коротецкий Дмитрий Фото Сергей Красюк
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with white cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Kitchen Pantry & Fridge
Kitchen Pantry & Fridge
Tiny Monster DesignTiny Monster Design
SF Mission District Loft Renovation -- Kitchen Pantry
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Mariposa Ave
Mariposa Ave
UV DesignsUV Designs
Deb Cochrane Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Beautiful, light and spacious Shaker kitchen in Farnham
Beautiful, light and spacious Shaker kitchen in Farnham
Chisholm DesignChisholm Design
This beautiful, solid wood, in-frame Shaker kitchen was part of a complete house renovation. The client wanted a light, airy and practical kitchen. It includes large island, American-style fridge/freezer framed by built-in larder units providing plenty of food storage and a bi-fold butler unit neatly houses all the tea and coffee making equipment. An electric/induction hob range cooker is complemented by a Quooker boiling water tap, providing plenty of instant boiling water. The units were were supplied by The White Kitchen Company and hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Railings on the island and Drop​ Cloth for the remainder. The light quartz worktop is Silestone 'Lagoon'.
King St
King St
The Interior StudioThe Interior Studio
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Adelaide with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Riverfront Yachtsman II Model - Coastal Design
Riverfront Yachtsman II Model - Coastal Design
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Crisp white and navy velvet with gold accents. Warm woods with Cambria Britannica Gold quartz countertops and backsplash.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, stone slab splashback and beige floors.
Projet Escher
Projet Escher
Clémentine MailhacClémentine Mailhac
Rénovation de la cuisine suite au réaménagement de la salle d'eau. Photo : Léandre Cheron
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, cement tile splashback, cement flooring, black floors, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and beige worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful contemporary kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of contemporary kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of contemporary photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of contemporary kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own contemporary kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your contemporary kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small contemporary kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some contemporary kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What contemporary kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your contemporary kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small contemporary spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and contemporary kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and contemporary accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of contemporary kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your contemporary kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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