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Poliform
Poliform
Poliform AustraliaPoliform Australia
Photo of a contemporary grey and cream l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with black cabinets, black appliances, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, concrete flooring and black worktops.
Naperville IL Kitchen
Naperville IL Kitchen
Drury DesignDrury Design
Inspired by the clients ideas and preferences this transitional kitchen remodel is packed with custom features. They include a spacious island –designed for prepping and entertaining, dark chocolate cabinetry, light Cashmere White granite counters for contrast, built in Sub Zero refrigeration, Wolf range top, stainless pendants and hardware that adds sparkle. The full height granite back-splash provides a dramatic look and is practical for easy cleaning.
Cottage Kitchen
Cottage Kitchen
Mark Williams DesignMark Williams Design
Sarah Dorio
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Atlanta with green cabinets and shaker cabinets.
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Contemporary, clean, warm kitchen
Contemporary, clean, warm kitchen
Kristin Lam InteriorsKristin Lam Interiors
Clean, contemporary white oak slab cabinets with a white Chroma Crystal White countertop. Cabinets are set off with sleek stainless steel handles. The appliances are also stainless steel. The diswasher is Bosch, the refridgerator is a Kenmore professional built-in, stainless steel. The hood is stainless and glass from Futuro, Venice model. The double oven is stainless steel from LG. The stainless wine cooler is Uline. the stainless steel built-in microwave is form GE. The irridescent glass back splash that sets off the floating bar cabinet and surrounds window is Vihara Irridescent 1 x 4 glass in Puka. Perfect for entertaining. The floors are Italian ceramic planks that look like hardwood in a driftwood color. Simply gorgeous. Lighting is recessed and kept to a minimum to maintain the crisp clean look the client was striving for. I added a pop of orange and turquoise (not seen in the photos) for pillows on a bench as well as on the accessories. Cabinet fabricator, Mark Klindt ~ www.creativewoodworks.info
Appartement Notre Dame de Lorette
Appartement Notre Dame de Lorette
Agathe Marimbert architecteAgathe Marimbert architecte
Philippe Billard
Contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, no island, beige floors, white worktops, blue splashback and concrete flooring.
casa Brescia
casa Brescia
UNDUO Laboratorio di architetturaUNDUO Laboratorio di architettura
Ph PEPE Fotografia
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Turin with black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, black worktops, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Modern Deco Home
Modern Deco Home
CI DESIGN + BUILDCI DESIGN + BUILD
Tony Soluri
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Küche
Küche
Bjørn BuchholzBjørn Buchholz
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Cologne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback and integrated appliances.
Roundhouse contemporary kitchens
Roundhouse contemporary kitchens
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse bespoke Urbo matt lacquer kitchen in dark grey with stainless steel worksurface.
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, concrete flooring and an integrated sink.
San Francisco Remodel
San Francisco Remodel
Hart Wright Architects, AIAHart Wright Architects, AIA
David Livingston
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Daleet Spector DesignDaleet Spector Design
Lee Manning
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Los Angeles.
Carney Residence
Carney Residence
NEST design buildNEST design build
Alex Hayden - alexhayden.com
Contemporary kitchen in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Space Coast ConstructionSpace Coast Construction
Kitchen, dining, and entertaining.
Inspiration for a contemporary grey and white kitchen in Orlando with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble worktops, grey cabinets and grey worktops.
Cocinas reales - Clientes satisfechos
Cocinas reales - Clientes satisfechos
Doca_MueblesDeCocinaDoca_MueblesDeCocina
El modelo cocina DOCA Sedamat 508 Blanco en los muebles bajos, y una combinación de Barna Tint Nogal y Leach Reflex en las columnas. Esta combinación queda espectacular, y super practica ya que hace forma de U. Es una cocina sin tiradores, con Sistema Gola Milano.
Contemporary Downsview Kitchen Design - Astro Design Centre - Ottawa, Canada
Contemporary Downsview Kitchen Design - Astro Design Centre - Ottawa, Canada
Astro Design CentreAstro Design Centre
Stunning & sleek white kitchen design featuring cool elements like the butcher block countertop, porcelain counters, Downsview cabinetry and curbed glass staircase. Design: Astro Design Centre - Ottawa, Canada Photographer: DoubleSpace Photography
Paige & Steve's Kitchen
Paige & Steve's Kitchen
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
Whit Preston
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Island Point Retreat | Mercer Island
Island Point Retreat | Mercer Island
Kirsten Robertson 425Kirsten Robertson 425
FJU Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Функциональная квартира для молодой пары
Функциональная квартира для молодой пары
Katya Geits l Interior photographerKatya Geits l Interior photographer
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and white worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen 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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Marquises - cuisine contemporaine
Marquises - cuisine contemporaine
Nuance[s]Nuance[s]
Coralie Castillo Photographie
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Lyon with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stone slab splashback, ceramic flooring, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, white splashback and brown floors.
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