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Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, an island, white worktops, beige cabinets, beige floors, a submerged sink and beige splashback.
West London Extension
By Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, an island, white worktops, beige cabinets, beige floors, a submerged sink and beige splashback.
Like defined grooves between cabinets/drawers - webuser_632843303

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and an island.
Ealing
By The Kitchen Company Ltd

Another angle of the large Kitchen island, as well as the kitchen appliances.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and an island.
could work in ours and keep the window but dispense with high cupboards on back wall - j_hardie1

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and grey cabinets.
Hawthorn Case Study
By Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey with island in horizontal grain rough sawn Oak. Worktops in brushed stainless steel with welded sink trough and on the hob & sink run, composite stone with a sharknose edge. Photography by Darren Chung.
Granite splash back - anna_barrass

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in West Midlands with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Mr and Mrs Pollock
By Allyson Lewis

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in West Midlands with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Light wood cabinets and white gloss - sally_pain

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops and beige floors.
Go with the flow - a large open plan kitchen
By Kitchens International

Paul Mavor Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops and beige floors.
Ceilings recessed allowing lighting to become a focal point. - speakdesign1

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and black appliances.
Grey High Gloss Kitchen
By LWK London Kitchens

Kitchen Finish: Pearl Grey High Gloss Lacquer Laminate Bar Extension Finish: Metallic Carbon High Gloss Lacquer
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and black appliances.
high gloss units and breakfast island - webuser_101887355

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Private, Georgian Property
By Jess Weeks Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
White with anthracite windows - webuser_385857099

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
The Beach House
By King and Drury

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
mid level units kitty - webuser_276465

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Earsfield - Contemporary extension and refurbishment
By Renovations Tm Ltd

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Glass extension - webuser_552872928

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
White Gloss Kitchen with Copper Accents
By Masterclass Kitchens

Large open plan kitchen with a modern white gloss kitchen showcasing the best of handleless kitchen design with the added luxury of copper accent ideas. The large kitchen island is perfect for food prep and the large dining area is perfect for hosting guests
rose gold island - liz_cliff81

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, yellow splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and open cabinets.
Queens Park Renovation
By WEBB MIEHE ARCHITECTS

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, yellow splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and open cabinets.
change in the roof - dilpoppy

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, an island, grey worktops, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Kitchen Project Stonehouse
By Contour

Lisa Lodwig
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, an island, grey worktops, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
White cupboards and black island great contrast - karen1969

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Cornwall.
New build
By Katie Weaving

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Cornwall.
Colour and simplicity - webuser_240973937

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Hampshire.
House in Notting Hill
By Alberto Marcos_AMPS

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Hampshire.
her kitchen - lorraine_buhagiar97

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, grey cabinets, multiple islands and brown worktops.
Rusholme Road
By Zulufish

Kitchen, joinery and panelling by HUX LONDON https://hux-london.co.uk/ Interiors by Zulufish https://zulufishinteriors.co.uk/
modern kitchen look - mcalero

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, grey worktops, dark wood cabinets and no island.
Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, grey worktops, dark wood cabinets and no island.

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, grey worktops and integrated appliances.
Contemporary kitchen diner: walnut, stainless steel, copper
By Yeo Design

A full interior fit out designed closely with the client for a mega build in Cornwall. The brief was to create minimalist and contemporary pieces that give continuity of materials, quality and styling throughout the entire house.
Breakfast bar, walnut & copper mix - webuser_23082850

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London.
Music Box - Dress to sell
By Hatch Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London.
Another wine fridge - jill_gallagher8

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.

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.

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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.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a contemporary kitchen renovation or are building a designer kitchen from scratch, Houzz has 685,249 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Katie Weaving and Contour. Look through kitchen photos in different colours and styles and when you find a contemporary kitchen design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful contemporary kitchen ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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