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Bolsover Street
Bolsover Street
Burbeck Interiors ltdBurbeck Interiors ltd
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
East Finchley House
East Finchley House
TamarCreativeTamarCreative
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Hyde Evans DesignHyde Evans Design
Award winning kitchen addition by Seattle Interior Design firm Hyde Evans Design.
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops and a submerged sink.
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ЖК Лефортово парк
ЖК Лефортово парк
Ольга ТанцуринаОльга Танцурина
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Large contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, black cabinets, black splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, flat-panel cabinets and black worktops.
Contemporary Galley Kitchen Design in Washington, DC
Contemporary Galley Kitchen Design in Washington, DC
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
组屋室内 @ Rivervale Crescent
组屋室内 @ Rivervale Crescent
akiHAUS Design StudioakiHAUS Design Studio
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Singapore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, beige floors and black worktops.
West Marylebone
West Marylebone
Day TrueDay True
Gary Summers
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink, black cabinets and grey splashback.
La Jolla Kitchen Remodel
La Jolla Kitchen Remodel
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
Major kitchen remodel of small galley kitchen by taking over an adjacent bedroom.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, marble splashback and brown floors.
Kitchen looking into the great room
Kitchen looking into the great room
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel A perfect example of mixing what is authentic with the newest innovation. Beautiful antique reclaimed wood ceilings with Neff’s sleek grey lacquered cabinets. Concrete and stainless counter tops. Travertine flooring in a vertical pattern to compliment adds another subtle graining to the room.
Lu-In+Dave: Squirrel Hill, PA
Lu-In+Dave: Squirrel Hill, PA
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Creating access to a new outdoor balcony, architect Mary Cerrone replaced the window with a full-pane glass door. The challenge of a narrow thoroughfare was overcome by implementing a sliding screen, which when opened slides into a pocket behind the refrigerator. By placing a focal point of bright color in the doorway, the room gains a feeling of greater depth, while the dying process of the wood mirrors that of the cabinetry. Door Hardware: Flat Track Series, barndoorhardware.com Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz Design: Mary Cerrone
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & BathsCorvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Simply elegant kitchen design with custom designed light fixture. Breathtaking reconditioned exposed ceiling beams , book-matched cherry cabinets and curved edge Caesarstone countertop for the angled island cabinets and a stunning Swedish finish oak floor. Photos by Terry Poe Photography.
Dandelion House by Jennifer Ott Design
Dandelion House by Jennifer Ott Design
Loop DesignLoop Design
Remodel of a two-story residence in the heart of South Austin. The entire first floor was opened up and the kitchen enlarged and upgraded to meet the demands of the homeowners who love to cook and entertain. The upstairs master bathroom was also completely renovated and features a large, luxurious walk-in shower. Jennifer Ott Design • http://jenottdesign.com/ Photography by Atelier Wong
Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen
In Detail InteriorsIn Detail Interiors
This new home is a study in eclectic contrasts. The client loves modern design yet still wanted to blend a bit of her southern traditional heritage into the overall feel of her new home. The goal and challenge was to combine functionality in a large space with unique details that spoke to the client’s love of artisitic creativity and rich materials. With 14 foot ceilings the challenge was to not let the kitchen space “underwhelm” the rest of the open floor plan as the kitchen, dining and great room all are part of the larger footprint. To this end, we designed a modern enclosure that allowed additional height and heft to help balance the “weight” of the kitchen with the other areas. The long island designed for entertaining features a custom designed iron “table” housing the microwave drawer and topped with a checkboard endgrain cherry and walnut wood top. This second “island” is part of the rich details that define the kitchen. The upper cabinets have unusual triple ring iron inserts, again, designed for the unexpected use of material richness..along with the antique mirror rather than glass as the background. The platter rack on the end of the left side elevation also replicates the iron using it for the dowels. The panels on the Subzero refrigerator are crafted from burled walnut veneer chosen to echo the browns and blacks throughout much of the furnishings. The client did not want or need a large range as we planned a second ancillary oven for the pantry/laundry space around the corner. When I pointed out the capacity of the Wolf 36 inch range was actually larger than a 30 inch oven, it sealed the deal for only one oven in the main cooking center. We did not want the cooking area to be dwarfed however, so used a custom black cold rolled steel hood that is 60 inches long. The panels on the Sub Zero refrigerator are another blend of eclectic materials. Along the left side cabinetry where the cabinets die into the wall, we chose to run the calcutta gold marble 4x16 stone up the wall and utilize thick glass shelves for some visual interest in this corner. Also, this corner would be tough to access with doors. I liked the prep sink area to feel open and airy as well. This beautiful kitchen is quite unique that combines functionality in a large space with one of a kind details!
Klimpt Inspired kitchen
Klimpt Inspired kitchen
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPSRobin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
Contemporary artist Gustav Klimpt’s “The Kiss” was the inspiration for this 1950’s ranch remodel. The existing living room, dining, kitchen and family room were independent rooms completely separate from each other. Our goal was to create an open grand-room design to accommodate the needs of a couple who love to entertain on a large scale and whose parties revolve around theater and the latest in gourmet cuisine. The kitchen was moved to the end wall so that it became the “stage” for all of the client’s entertaining and daily life’s “productions”. The custom tile mosaic, both at the fireplace and kitchen, inspired by Klimpt, took first place as the focal point. Because of this, we chose the Best by Broan K4236SS for its minimal design, power to vent the 30” Wolf Cooktop and that it offered a seamless flue for the 10’6” high ceiling. The client enjoys the convenient controls and halogen lighting system that the hood offers and cleaning the professional baffle filter system is a breeze since they fit right in the Bosch dishwasher. Finishes & Products:  Beech Slab-Style cabinets with Espresso stained alder accents.  Custom slate and tile mosaic backsplash  Kitchenaid Refrigerator  Dacor wall oven and convection/microwave  Wolf 30” cooktop top  Bamboo Flooring  Custom radius copper eating bar
ЖК Палацио
ЖК Палацио
Ekaterina SvanbergEkaterina Svanberg
Кухня Дизайнер @svanberg.design Фотограф @kris_pleer
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Anju DesignsAnju Designs
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Жк Лахта Плаза
Жк Лахта Плаза
Zina MalyshevaZina Malysheva
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and beige worktops.
Квартира 100м2 ЖК Фили-град
Квартира 100м2 ЖК Фили-град
Анастасия БархатоваАнастасия Бархатова
Кухня - Столовая - Гостиная Кухня изготовлена по эскизам дизайнера из МДФ в шпоне американского ореха, шелковисто-матовые черные фасады Столешница - акрил черный Фартук - стекло черное тонированное Инженерная доска Finex Индиана, в грубой ручной обработке с неровной поверхностью

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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Dual Skin
Dual Skin
Susanna CotsSusanna Cots
Mauricio Fuertes | Susanna Cots Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with black cabinets, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and black worktops.
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