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North Hollywood Kitchen Remodel
North Hollywood Kitchen Remodel
South Land Remodeling Inc.South Land Remodeling Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Квартира рядом с Филевским парком
Квартира рядом с Филевским парком
Женя ЖдановаЖеня Жданова
Сергей Красюк
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, quartz worktops, orange worktops and a submerged sink.
Квартира на Ленинском
Квартира на Ленинском
Козловская Наталия "Домус"Козловская Наталия "Домус"
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and a breakfast bar.
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Würzburg
Würzburg
Strobl die KüchenwerkstattStrobl die Küchenwerkstatt
Theo Strobl
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen in Nuremberg with concrete flooring.
X-Line 002 | kitchenette
X-Line 002 | kitchenette
Hive Modular, LLCHive Modular, LLC
Hive Modular
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an integrated sink, laminate countertops and cork flooring.
Mountain (Реализация)
Mountain (Реализация)
Yulia StarikovaYulia Starikova
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Moscow.
Dolphin Shores Cottage
Dolphin Shores Cottage
OnPoint Design Group | NonStop StagingOnPoint Design Group | NonStop Staging
NonStop Staging, Kitchen, Photography by Christina Cook Lee
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Projekt H
Projekt H
Schreinerei Leydorf GmbH & Co. KGSchreinerei Leydorf GmbH & Co. KG
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dusseldorf with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets and wood worktops.
Balnarring Build
Balnarring Build
Innate HomeInnate Home
Katherine Jamison Photography http://katherinejamisonphotography.photodeck.com/
STYLE : Synthia-C | Ceres-C 2015
STYLE : Synthia-C | Ceres-C 2015
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
TECHNICAL DATA AND FITTINGS Range 1 CERES-C | K 100 arctic Range 2 CERES-C | K 282 alpine grey Range 3 SYNTHIA-C | K 233 antique oak Worktop 001 Laminate Sink SPL 60/53 E R (BlancoClaron 340/180) Tap BLANCO LINUS-S Electrical appliances Siemens Interior fitments BFR, ZTS, ZTG Leicht Westchester Kitchens 200 East Main St Mount Kisco New York 10549
Stunning Walnut and Hand-painted Large Open Plan Kitchen
Stunning Walnut and Hand-painted Large Open Plan Kitchen
Holme Tree Bespoke FurnitureHolme Tree Bespoke Furniture
The unique design of this stunning kitchen is built around the large island which faces the fantastic view of Ashby golf course. The appliances used are a mixture of Miele, De-Dietrich and Fisher & Paykal, the new Quooker 3in 1. The kitchen combines the dark walnut finish with hand-painted cabinetry in Farrow & Ball White Tie. The clean lines of the cabinetry is beautifully complemented by the Nero Angolan granite and Ivory Shimmer ceasarstone of the surfaces.
Квартира 50м в Новогорске
Квартира 50м в Новогорске
Дизайн-бюро Татьяны АленинойДизайн-бюро Татьяны Алениной
Сергей Красюк
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, black appliances, brown worktops and beige cabinets.
APPARTEMENT 100m² - NEUILLY
APPARTEMENT 100m² - NEUILLY
LES CHANTIERS COTTINLES CHANTIERS COTTIN
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Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Paris with light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
Foster Residence
Foster Residence
Madeval USAMadeval USA
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
LEICHT Kitchens
LEICHT Kitchens
Leicht San DiegoLeicht San Diego
LEICHT
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in San Diego.
Кухня-гостиная
Кухня-гостиная
Радишевская ТатьянаРадишевская Татьяна
фотограф Виталий Иванов
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
1414 S. Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL
1414 S. Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL
iStage HomesiStage Homes
Ryan Gamma Photography. House Developer: Latitude 27 Properties, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island and window splashback.
New Edinburgh Project
New Edinburgh Project
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectChristopher Simmonds Architect
http://doublespacephoto.com/
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Appartamento 120 mq a Napoli
Appartamento 120 mq a Napoli
QUATTROCENTOGONQUATTROCENTOGON
ph_Nando Spiezia
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Naples.

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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Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke handle-less kitchen in Farrow & Ball All White with island in Little Green Rolling Fog 143 with worktop in 20mm Quartz composite with downstands. Handrail in Walnut. Miele KM 6387 Flush 928mm wide hob 5 zone, Con@ctivity-enabled, EVOLine pop-up socket in stainless steel.
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