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Contemporary Off-White Kitchen in Buffalo, NY
Contemporary Off-White Kitchen in Buffalo, NY
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
This beautiful kitchen features UltraCraft Cabinetry's Plainview Wide door style with Rag and Bone paint, and was featured in the Consumer Report's Kitchen & Bath Design Guide. Designed by the talented Trés Jolie Maison (www.tjminteriordesign.com), an interior design firm offering residential and commercial interior designs with offices in Naples Florida, Buffalo New York, and Chicago Illinois; as well as offering their services internationally. Photographed by Kim Smith Photo (www.KimSmithPhoto.com)
Seaholm Condo
Seaholm Condo
SLIC DesignSLIC Design
Lars Frazer
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Elton
Elton
Modern Staging | SpacesModern Staging | Spaces
Listing Realtor: Geoffrey Grace Photographer: Rob Howloka at Birdhouse Media
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, composite countertops, ceramic splashback and white worktops.
Ohm Sweet Ohm
Ohm Sweet Ohm
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
Corey Gaffer
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with black appliances and a breakfast bar.
Natural Birdseye-Project 3216
Natural Birdseye-Project 3216
Design 1 Kitchen & BathDesign 1 Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey splashback.
Contemporary Kitchen in SW London by Kitchen Revolutions
Contemporary Kitchen in SW London by Kitchen Revolutions
Veronica Rodriguez Interior PhotographyVeronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
Photography by Veronica Rodriguez
This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and a breakfast bar.
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 Design with High Gloss wood grain
Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain
Alexander Otis collection Llc.Alexander Otis collection Llc.
Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, a breakfast bar, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Küche
Küche
Elkin + Brombach Architekten PartmbBElkin + Brombach Architekten PartmbB
Bildnachweis: Bauidee
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cologne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, a breakfast bar, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cole Valley Remodel
Cole Valley Remodel
jones | haydujones | haydu
Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and a breakfast bar.
Bear Run Cabin
Bear Run Cabin
David Coleman / ArchitectureDavid Coleman / Architecture
View from the living room up to the reading area of the sleeping loft - photo: Ben Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
AU BORD DE L'OURC
AU BORD DE L'OURC
Estelle Chevallier Architecture IntérieureEstelle Chevallier Architecture Intérieure
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Eaglemont Kitchen
Eaglemont Kitchen
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
This integrated bookcase helps define the living room space, Five doors open into their kitchen/living room, a tricky design space. A wall of 2 pack green cabinetry integrates beautifully with the stainless steel appliances. The art deco original door adds an element of yesteryear. Sarah Wood Photography
Monochrome kitchen diner with colourful artwork, sofa and bright pink glass
Monochrome kitchen diner with colourful artwork, sofa and bright pink glass
Caroline Browne Interior DesignCaroline Browne Interior Design
Photo of a large contemporary grey and pink u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, a breakfast bar, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Modern Residential
Modern Residential
Fox Construction, Inc.Fox Construction, Inc.
John Robledo Photo
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Apartment Renovation
Apartment Renovation
Bromley Caldari Architects PCBromley Caldari Architects PC
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar and grey floors.
Williams Island
Williams Island
Arnold Schulman Design GroupArnold Schulman Design Group
*Winner of ASID Design Excellence Award 2012 for Best Kitchen Brantley Photography
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, a built-in sink, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and a breakfast bar.
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Dallas
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Dallas
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and a breakfast bar.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Tara Seawright Interior DesignTara Seawright Interior Design
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, composite countertops, white splashback, laminate floors, a breakfast bar, white floors and grey 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.

Contemporary Kitchen with a Breakfast Bar 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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