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Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, marble flooring, an island, white floors and black appliances.
Light and Dark Concrete Finish Kitchen
By Adaptations

Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, marble flooring, an island, white floors and black appliances.
lovde the table idea running off the central island - sianepeer

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Putney House
By EMR Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
A window above the sink looking into an internal corridor with large mirror reflecting the garden - patricia_ellison35

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Light and Airy Victorian Conversion
By Zulufish

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
clean and simple lines, bright and spacious - geoff_devitt

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Open Plan Kitchen Living
By HH Instyle Interiors

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Check out ceiling drop - webuser_252086488

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London.
Hartswood Road | Organic | Simple | Pared Back
By HUX London

Three crittal walls and multiple skylights were added to the back kitchen extension to open up the space and flood light through. The neutral scheme mixing pale woods, greyed off stones and spray paint-finished kitchen units create a calm organic scheme, perfect for laid back living. The same palette rolls through the property, unifying the design style through the house. This beautiful tranquil home will be a calm foil to busy London life.
lighting above the island. The rise and fall could be a good idea - sheilabrookes

Contemporary kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Number 22
By R2 Studio Architects

A retrofit of a Victorian townhouse with mansard loft extension and 2-storey rear/ side extension. Insulated using breathable wood-fibre products, filled with daylight and dramatic double-height spaces. Photos: Andy Stagg
Kitchen cupboards - webuser_286496545

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Handleless modern white kitchen with brave-coloured sofa
By Schmidt Kitchens Fulham

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
how the table is a bit lower than the top where the stove is on - webuser_161231936

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed kitchen in Berkshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige worktops.
Purley - Contemporary Bespoke Kitchen in a Georgian Home
By Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design a contemporary kitchen and dining space in a Grade II listed Georgian property in Berkshire. Formerly a stately home dating back to 1800, the property had been previously converted into luxury apartments. The owners, a couple with three children, live in the ground floor flat, which has retained its original features throughout. When the property was originally converted, the ground floor drawing room salon had been reconfigured to become the kitchen and the owners wanted to use the same enclosed space, but to bring the look of the room completely up to date as a new contemporary kitchen diner. In direct contrast to the ornate cornicing in the original ceiling, the owners also wanted the new space to have a state of the art industrial style, reminiscent of a professional restaurant kitchen. The challenge for Simon Taylor Furniture was to create a truly sleek kitchen design whilst softening the look of the overall space to both complement the older aspects of the room and to be a comfortable family dining area. For this, they combined three essential materials: brushed stainless steel and glass with stained ask for the accents and also the main dining area. Simon Taylor Furniture designed and manufactured all the tall kitchen cabinetry that houses dry goods and integrated cooling models including an wine climate cabinet, all with brushed stainless steel fronts and handles with either steel or glass-fronted top boxes. To keep the perfect perspective with the four metre high ceiling, these were designed as three metre structures and are all top lit with LED lighting. Overhead cabinets are also brushed steel with glass fronts and all feature LED strip lighting within the interiors. LED spotlighting is used at the base of the overhead cupboards above both the sink and cooking runs. Base units all feature steel fronted doors and drawers, and all have stainless steel handles as well. Between two original floor to ceiling windows to the left of the room is a specially built tall steel double door dresser cabinet with pocket doors at the central section that fold back into recesses to reveal a fully stocked bar and a concealed flatscreen TV. At the centre of the room is a long steel island with a Topus Concrete worktop by Caesarstone; a work surface with a double pencil edge that is featured throughout the kitchen. The island is attached to L-shaped bench seating with pilasters in stained ash for the dining area to complement a bespoke freestanding stained ash dining table, also designed and made by Simon Taylor Furniture. Along the industrial style cooking run, surrounded by stained ash undercounter base cabinets are a range of cooking appliances by Gaggenau. These include a 40cm domino gas hob and a further 40cm domino gas wok which surround a 60cm induction hob with a downdraft extractors. To the left of the surface cooking area is a tall bank of two 76cm Vario ovens in stainless steel and glass. An additional integrated microwave with matching glass-fronted warming drawer by Miele is installed under counter within the island run. Facing the door from the hallway and positioned centrally between the tall steel cabinets is the sink run featuring a stainless steel undermount sink by 1810 Company and a tap by Grohe with an integrated dishwasher by Miele in the units beneath. Directly above is an antique mirror splashback beneath to reflect the natural light in the room, and above that is a stained ash overhead cupboard to accommodate all glasses and stemware. This features four stained glass panels designed by Simon Taylor Furniture, which are inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Art Nouveau period. The owners wanted the stunning panels to be a feature of the room when they are backlit at night.
Built in seating for kitchen? - ann_dean48

Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen
By Kettle Co. Kitchens

Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Folding hidden kitchen and black background - hzdeleted_38422547

Large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Dorset with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, an island and white worktops.
New Build in Minstead, New Forest
By ODC Door & Glass Systems

Large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Dorset with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, an island and white worktops.
The sliding doors to the outside - webuser_10787875

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
West London
By Decor No5

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
Panelling single wall - ellie_meechan

Large contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Stevenage Road
By Fabriq Ltd

Large contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
The minifridge built into the island - webuser_910760687

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, painted wood flooring, a breakfast bar, white floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen
By Rukmini Patel Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, painted wood flooring, a breakfast bar, white floors and grey worktops.
Cabinets & flooring matching with more natural finish wood table - julia_bailey56

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Other.
SHOREDITCH
By Krantz Designs

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Other.
Love the beams - tia_oneill

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Cavendish Road
By Omniform

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Love the pendant light and the table as well as the set up of the space - bode_deborah

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Parsons Green Kitchen
By Day True

Gary Summers
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, white worktops and white floors.
Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, white worktops and white floors.
Painted feature - paul_maccrimmon

Contemporary kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Holland Park House by Bonnie Meredith Design and Peek Architecture
By Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Contemporary kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Bifold door and position of the kitchen - webuser_807798056

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 698,218 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Day True and Kettle Co. Kitchens. 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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