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Inlaid marble tiles for kitchen interiors | Rosemary by Stacey Cohen Design
Inlaid marble tiles for kitchen interiors | Rosemary by Stacey Cohen Design
Lithos DesignLithos Design
A timeless kitchen design where gold details combine with mixing materials to create an elevated look where our "tangram patchwork" inlaid design was chosen as an elegant and luxurious blacksplash standing out for its geometries and soft colors. Discover our "tangram patchwork" marble wall covering from the "Opus" collection. https://bit.ly/LD_Tangram_pjhz A project by: Stacey Cohen Design http://staceycohendesign.com/ Project details: Rosemary - Toronto Design: Stacey Cohen Design Pictures courtesy of Stacey Cohen Design All rights reserved
The Hampton Court Kitchen
The Hampton Court Kitchen
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
Tim Doyle
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen
Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen
Murray & Ball Furniture LtdMurray & Ball Furniture Ltd
This compact kitchen is bold in its use of colour and materials.
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
Appleton Project- Venice Beach
Appleton Project- Venice Beach
Silicon BaySilicon Bay
This kitchen flips the standard model in contemporary kitchens with blonde wood cabinets and dark marble countertops. This fresh take keeps with the flow of the other rooms in this open concept floor home but use the black accents to set it apart. The kitchen island seating also gives a unique twist to the standard barstool making it a true eat in kitchen.
Квартира для бизнес-вумен и ее сына, чемпиона России в легкой атлетике
Квартира для бизнес-вумен и ее сына, чемпиона России в легкой атлетике
Анастасия ВивенцоваАнастасия Вивенцова
Андрей Белимов-Гущин
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with beige cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances, no island and black worktops.
Casa Escribenta. Elogio a la luz
Casa Escribenta. Elogio a la luz
Santiago Interiores – Cocinas SantosSantiago Interiores – Cocinas Santos
La cocina -equipada con el modelo MINOS-E estratificado de Santos, en acabado Blanco Seff- se orienta hacia el paisaje rural que rodea la casa. Una gran isla central articula el espacio. | Fotografía: Santos-Díez para BisImages
Kensington Church Street Apartment Refurbishment
Kensington Church Street Apartment Refurbishment
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
We worked on the interior design of this three bedroom apartment in Kensington Church Street for a young family. Inspired by the clients taste for luxury materials, soft hues and subtle shapes, a handsome smoked oak parquet chevron floor grounds an earthy colour palette. A refined shellac finish has been used in the cabinetry, with a secret cocktail cabinet incorporated into the sliding kitchen door.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Rachael Boling Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Modern Kitchen Chislehurst
Modern Kitchen Chislehurst
piqupiqu
A modern stylish kitchen designed by piqu and supplied by our German manufacturer Ballerina. The crisp white handleless cabinets are paired with a dark beautifully patterned Caesarstone called Vanilla Noir. A black Quooker tap and appliances from Siemen's Studioline range reinforce the luxurious and sleek design.
Countertops
Countertops
DesignCo.DesignCo.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Kensington Kitchen
Kensington Kitchen
Tim Wood LimitedTim Wood Limited
This elegant, classic painted kitchen was designed and made by Tim Wood to act as the hub of this busy family house in Kensington, London. The kitchen has many elements adding to its traditional charm, such as Shaker-style peg rails, an integrated larder unit, wall inset spice racks and a limestone floor. A richly toned iroko worktop adds warmth to the scheme, whilst honed Nero Impala granite upstands feature decorative edging and cabinet doors take on a classic style painted in Farrow & Ball's pale powder green. A decorative plasterer was even hired to install cornicing above the wall units to give the cabinetry an original feel. But despite its homely qualities, the kitchen is packed with top-spec appliances behind the cabinetry doors. There are two large fridge freezers featuring icemakers and motorised shelves that move up and down for improved access, in addition to a wine fridge with individually controlled zones for red and white wines. These are teamed with two super-quiet dishwashers that boast 30-minute quick washes, a 1000W microwave with grill, and a steam oven with various moisture settings. The steam oven provides a restaurant quality of food, as you can adjust moisture and temperature levels to achieve magnificent flavours whilst retaining most of the nutrients, including minerals and vitamins. The La Cornue oven, which is hand-made in Paris, is in brushed nickel, stainless steel and shiny black. It is one of the most amazing ovens you can buy and is used by many top Michelin rated chefs. It has domed cavity ovens for better baking results and makes a really impressive focal point too. Completing the line-up of modern technologies are a bespoke remote controlled extractor designed by Tim Wood with an external motor to minimise noise, a boiling and chilled water dispensing tap and industrial grade waste disposers on both sinks. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Velin HomesVelin Homes
Designed by Pico Studios, this home in the St. Andrews neighbourhood of Calgary is a wonderful example of a modern Scandinavian farmhouse.
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Квартира со стеклянной стеной и терраццо
Квартира со стеклянной стеной и терраццо
ointeriorointerior
Кухня без навесных ящиков, с островом и пеналами под технику. Обеденный стол раздвижной. Фартук выполнен из натуральных плит терраццо.
Viel Platz und beste Küchengeräte
Viel Platz und beste Küchengeräte
Neue Räume - Die Küchen SchreinerNeue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner
Viel Platz, beste Küchengeräte, ein edles Design und vor allem eine Arbeitsplatte aus besonders hartem und unempfindlichem Dekton machen die ideale Küche für Gastronomen aus, die auch privat gerne die Kochlöffel schwingen.
Kitchen & Interior Remodel
Kitchen & Interior Remodel
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Contemporary kitchen renovation in Titusville, NJ. This project included relocating existing basement stairs to provide an open floorplan between the kitchen and eating area. Modern, bright, with light wood floors, this kitchen makes an impact! Two tone cabinetry, grays and whites with black soapstone countertops. Open to eating area and family room. Large center island with seating for four. Custom box shape wood vent hood makes a statement. This project also involved installing pull-down attic stairs.
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Beautiful Habitat: Design & DecorationBeautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration
The overall vision for the kitchen is a modern, slightly edgy space that is still warm and inviting. As a designer, I like to push people out of their comfort zones. We’ve done that a few ways with this kitchen – Ebony and matte gray cabinets, mixing cabinet and countertop materials, and mixing metals. We’ve all seen and done the white kitchen for the last 10 years. I wanted to demonstrate that a black kitchen is functional and dramatic and not the dark cave everyone fears. To soften the black, we’ve incorporated organic elements like natural woods, handmade backsplash tiles, brass and the flowing, organic patterns of the fabrics.
70s Bungalow
70s Bungalow
Aiinu DesignAiinu Design
Interior Design by Aiinu Design. Offene Küche in Schwarz. Arbeitsplatte aus Schiefer. Möbel: Vintage Eames Side Chair, Vintage Eames Lounge Chair, Eames Rocking Chair, Nussbaum Tisch, Bücherregal nach Maß. Lampen: Leaf Lamp aus Eschenholz Furnier von Aiinu Design. Boden: Travertin.
Contemporary Kitchen + Master Bathroom Remodel in Washington, DC
Contemporary Kitchen + Master Bathroom Remodel in Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and black worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen + Master Bathroom Remodel in Washington, DC
Contemporary Kitchen + Master Bathroom Remodel in Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and black worktops.
г. Москва, Дом на Изумрудной.
г. Москва, Дом на Изумрудной.
SunWaveStudioSunWaveStudio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, integrated appliances, no island, grey floors and black worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen with Black Worktops 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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