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Contemporary Kitchen with a Breakfast Bar Ideas and Designs

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Counter Space Galore; Open Concept Town Home Renovation
Counter Space Galore; Open Concept Town Home Renovation
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Crosstown Penthouse
Crosstown Penthouse
Space HarmonySpace Harmony
Colin Perry
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, engineered stone countertops and glass tiled splashback.
Villa Our Time
Villa Our Time
DomusGaiaDomusGaia
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Darlington Apartment
Darlington Apartment
Point 2 DesignPoint 2 Design
Brigid Arnott
Photo of a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Sydney with a built-in sink, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback and a breakfast bar.
Nocturnal Nights in Knightsbridge
Nocturnal Nights in Knightsbridge
HLitam DesignsHLitam Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Ecrin scandinave à Paris
Ecrin scandinave à Paris
Marie TardieuMarie Tardieu
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, a breakfast bar, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Woodstock
Woodstock
Jibe DesignJibe Design
photo: Sam Oberter
This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Loft House apartments
Loft House apartments
Ascui & Co. ArchitectsAscui & Co. Architects
Fraser Marsden Photography
Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Vivienda en Madrid
Vivienda en Madrid
Andina & TapiaAndina & Tapia
Photos: Belen Imaz
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Madrid with white cabinets, composite countertops, a breakfast bar, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.
Wohnhaus Leichlingen
Wohnhaus Leichlingen
Corneille Uedingslohmann ArchitektenCorneille Uedingslohmann Architekten
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, travertine flooring and a breakfast bar.
Open Plan Kitchen with Peninsula
Open Plan Kitchen with Peninsula
LWK London KitchensLWK London Kitchens
Open plan kitchen with handleless white design glass and Salento Beige grey peninsula.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/diner in London with a breakfast bar, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Venice Warm Modern
Venice Warm Modern
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback and a breakfast bar.
Over Garage Apartment
Over Garage Apartment
DMC Home ImprovementDMC Home Improvement
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Green Living - Los Gatos Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Green Living - Los Gatos Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Shannon DemmaShannon Demma
Beautiful kitchen remodel that includes bamboo cabinets, recycled glass countertops, recycled glass tile backsplash, and many wonderful amenities for organizing.
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
Ruby Square Co-Housing
Ruby Square Co-Housing
WEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INCWEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INC
Open Kitchen with expansive views to open meadow below home. 3 level Island with multiple areas for storage and baking center. Counters are Fireslate and Granite. David Patterson Photography
Du Plex
Du Plex
Inizia ArchitectesInizia Architectes
Photo Crédits by Sergio Grazia
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Dijk residence/ San Francisco
Dijk residence/ San Francisco
Doyle McCullarDoyle McCullar
Photo by Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and brown floors.
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Design MilieuDesign Milieu
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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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