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Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
draw Architecture
By MK Photography

maciek kolodziejski
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Maybe use mirror behind work top? - miriam920

Medium sized contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, no island, grey floors, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Camden Town Mews Home
By Studio Schubert

Elayne Barre
Medium sized contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, no island, grey floors, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Clear units, slimline kitchen - chlo__gardner

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Surrey with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Kitchen Refurbishment
By Lime Showrooms Ltd.

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Surrey with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Simplicity grey colour scheme - webuser_719278025

Small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured floors, beige worktops, ceramic flooring and no island.
Coastal Terraced House
By Cathy Dean Interior Design

This re-imagined open plan space where a white gloss galley once stood offers a stylish update on the traditional kitchen layout. Individually spaced tall cabinets are recessed in to a hidden wall to the left to create a sense of a wider space than actually exists and the removal of all wall cabinets opens out the room to add much needed light and create a vista. Focus is drawn down the kitchen elongating it once more with the use of patterned tiles creating a central carpet. Katie Lee
beige and dark green. can be retroish but quite nice - suhaila_deni82

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Coastal
By Rencraft Ltd

Rencraft are proud to present this bespoke kitchen design which offers a contemporary take on coastal style. Coastal styling is usually defined by the use of natural textures such as driftwood combined with coastal colour schemes that typically feature sea greens, sky blues and plenty of sun-bleached whites. This recent Rencraft install offers a contemporary spin on the seaside inspired trend. Starting with the colour scheme, the room brings together two different shades of blue. The delicate sky blue hue used on the hand-painted cabinets around the edge of the room is evocative of clear blue skies and bright summer days, while the darker green blue shade used on the island gives a hint of the ocean. There is a nod to nature with the inclusion of the textured Smoked Oak door panels which surround the Miele oven stack, and these are complemented with the custom made ‘ripple textured’ hammered bar handles which also add a ‘watery’ feel. The bright white Dekton worktop with waterfall edge further continues this theme.
End of Tenancy Cleaning Guildford https://procleanersguildford.co.uk/end-of-tenancy-cleaning/ 020 3807 9455 https://www.facebook.com/procleanersguildford/ - webuser_498397674

Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, an island, grey floors, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and concrete flooring.
Little Venice
By Cheyne Construction

Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, an island, grey floors, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and concrete flooring.
каменная кухня - ellatsarik

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and black floors.
Private House - Surrey
By SICIS UK

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and black floors.
Large island - webuser_753833949

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ian Smith - Dunmore
By ZAC and ZAC - Photography

Ⓒ ZAC+ZAC
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige worktops, orange cabinets, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Plywood Cottage Extension
By Sustainable Kitchens

A birch plywood kitchen renovation in a tranquil cottage extension transforming a dysfunctional space that needed the room completely turning around. Using a mix of in-frame painted plywood cabinets on the upper run, with over-lay plywood frames along the bottom. Complete with everhot range for a more sustainable approach to always-on range, with a central island and bar seating.
I love the combination of light wood and dark green! - gabriellewinandy

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Oak and steel
By OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Chairs - different colours - sleepy24x7

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Ladder Kitchen
By Fraher and Findlay

Adam Scott
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
see the levels difference between the dining and the living room - joanna_ka

Contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white splashback, an island and white worktops.
Covent Garden Pied-a-terre
By Kitesgrove Design

Contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white splashback, an island and white worktops.
Adornos y macetas para albahaca - veronica9126

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, black appliances, limestone flooring, an island and grey floors.
Open plan Pale Blue Kitchen Dining and Living Space
By Farnham Furnishers Ltd

photographer - Michel Focard de Fontefiguires
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, black appliances, limestone flooring, an island and grey floors.
small extension replacing big window - webuser_686784077

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Queens Park
By Mark Lewis Interior Design

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, ceramic flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.
Kitchen
By Ensō Interiors

Contemporary kitchen for modern living
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, ceramic flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.
light kitchen and floors with marble - johnk_emmag

Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops, a submerged sink and light wood cabinets.
Bright and modern country kitchen with original features and Aga
By Caroline Browne Interior Design

Willow Kitchens and Interiors/Faye Green Photography
Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops, a submerged sink and light wood cabinets.
madeira clara, bancada preta e branco - vivian_robinson0

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Zunz Kitchen Case Study
By Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo and Classic matt lacquer hand painted, luxury bespoke kitchen. Urbo in Farrow & Ball Hardwick White and Classic in Farrow & Ball Downpipe. Worktop in Honed Basaltina Limestone with pencil edge and splashback in stainless steel. Photography by Darren Chung.
Electric socket under breakfast bar - candy_hicks15

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and black cabinets.
Contemporary Family Home
By Greenway Associates

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and black cabinets.
Splash back - karen_leask

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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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