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Contemporary Kitchen with a Breakfast Bar Ideas and Designs

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AGV ARCHITECTE BLACKSTONE
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
East Devon Refurbishment - Kitchen and Bathrooms
East Devon Refurbishment - Kitchen and Bathrooms
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/diner in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Katie & Drew's Kitchen
Katie & Drew's Kitchen
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
Whit Preston
Photo of a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a breakfast bar, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
SE PDX Basement ADU
SE PDX Basement ADU
Right Arm ConstructionRight Arm Construction
Renovation of existing basement space as a completely separate ADU (accessory dwelling unit) registered with the City of Portland. Clients plan to use the new space for short term rentals and potentially a rental on Airbnb. Kuda Photography
1009 Crescent Hill Court
1009 Crescent Hill Court
DLR ConstructionDLR Construction
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.
Foley Fiore Architecture
Foley Fiore Architecture
Boston Design GuideBoston Design Guide
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a breakfast bar, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, a built-in sink and medium hardwood flooring.
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.
Warm Family Kitchen
Warm Family Kitchen
FerriousFerrious
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Cheshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Orinda Kitchen and Bathroom
Orinda Kitchen and Bathroom
Blueline Custom BuildersBlueline Custom Builders
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Heather Lane
Heather Lane
Building Center No.3Building Center No.3
BC3 View of the overall kitchen that consists of a bar stool seating area and an opening connecting the space to the living and dining room.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and a breakfast bar.
Havelock Kitchen
Havelock Kitchen
OakWood Designers & BuildersOakWood Designers & Builders
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Ottawa with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Home Depot
Home Depot
The Home DepotThe Home Depot
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
san anselmo whole house remodel
san anselmo whole house remodel
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
photo by scott hargis
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Tess Bethune InteriorsTess Bethune Interiors
Photo by Brian Kelly
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances, wood worktops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and a breakfast bar.
Cotuit Bay Residence
Cotuit Bay Residence
Nicholaeff Architecture + DesignNicholaeff Architecture + Design
Michael Lee
Photo of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Boston with an integrated sink, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Thompson Residences Penthouse Suite
Thompson Residences Penthouse Suite
Nest Design StudioNest Design Studio
Echo1 Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, engineered stone countertops, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Remodeled and transformed family room and kitchen. Note the breakfast area to the right of the kitchen behind the glass cabinets.
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, stone slab splashback, a breakfast bar, yellow floors and brown worktops.
Sydenham Kitchen
Sydenham Kitchen
piqupiqu
A lovely mix of materials in this long galley kitchen. The German manufactured handle less kitchen furniture is a mix of matt lacquer in light pepper grey and diamond oak effect. This has been coupled with a dramatic dark stone – Dekton Laurent, which has been used for the worktops and a full height stone backsplash. We’ve broken up the length with a small peninsular island to add interest, extra storage, more worktop space, and a seating area that overlooks the garden.
U-shape kitchen - Weybridge, Surrey
U-shape kitchen - Weybridge, Surrey
Elan KitchensElan Kitchens
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
Casa "FG" bianco scolpito
Casa "FG" bianco scolpito
MAMESTUDIO | Maria Elena Amori + Matteo BernardiMAMESTUDIO | Maria Elena Amori + Matteo Bernardi
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, glass sheet splashback, a breakfast bar and white worktops.

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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