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Contemporary Kitchen Ideas and Designs
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Alex Maguire
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Like colour of units, type of cookers and hob. - webuser_805216492
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
کناف آشپزخانه-پذیرایی - shahram_delkhoshnavaz
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sussex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen recessed rather than fully projecting - bronsoir100
U shaped kitchen islands.
Rooflights by Sunsquare.
Chevron floor tiles from Saloni. Kitchen by Kitchen Architecture.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic flooring and multiple islands.
Perfect space - webuser_496417745
Kate came to our Hove showroom and met with our Design Specialist, Jan. They were looking to complete refresh the kitchen area from the traditional, shaker style kitchen they had at the time, to something with a much more modern feel to it.
Love the tiles and worktops - webuser_978570934
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Cambridgeshire.
Projects for Ryan and Collins Ltd. - esbeltateresaamaral
Contemporary kitchen in London.
saved because i like the idea of a large picture on the wall - webuser_688020101
A bright and bold kitchen we designed and installed for a family in Blackheath at the end of last year. The colours look absolutely stunning and the orange back-painted glass splashback really stands out (particularly when the under cabinet lights are on). All of the materials are so tactile - from the cabinets finished in Fenix to the Azzurite quartzite worktop on the Island, and the stunning concrete floor. Motion sensor Philips Hue lighting, Siemens StudioLine appliances and a Franke Tap and Sink complete the kitchen.
Oh, blue and orange - webuser_286496545
Mariell Lind Hansen
Small contemporary kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
low barrier around hob in open plan kitchen - sairoze_hemani
The modern clean lines within this Linear kitchen reflects the contemporary architecture, whilst cabinetry painted in Railings by Farrow & Ball and brass fittings combine classic elements. The open-plan living space is double-height in parts, looking up to the glass balustrade of the landing above. The statement island houses full depth storage, a wine fridge and downdraught extractor. The quartz worktop is bisected with a precision cut strip of oak to hide a necessary join, it is now one of the customer’s favourite design features and is always a point of interest for visiting guests.
Colour of cupboards - orla_mcgrath6
Contemporary kitchen in Other.
High ceilings - windows on two sides. Semi-detached - alice877
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Ammonite on the island, sink run and base cabinets with wall units and refrigerator doors in Riven Smoked Satin Walnut RH005 horizontal grain.
Photography by Nick Kane
Units to ceiling - webuser_440232277
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
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 712,885 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Matthew Smith Architectural Photography and Omniform. 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.