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Contemporary Convergence
Contemporary Convergence
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.
Luxe Living in Zionsville
Luxe Living in Zionsville
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our Indianapolis studio gave this home an elegant, sophisticated look with sleek, edgy lighting, modern furniture, metal accents, tasteful art, and printed, textured wallpaper and accessories. Builder: Old Town Design Group Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midwest-luxury-living/
Villa Gassin
Villa Gassin
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Cuisine ouverte contemporaine extra blanche.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, white floors and black worktops.
Barrows Road
Barrows Road
Joy Street DesignJoy Street Design
This classic Tudor home in Oakland was given a modern makeover with an interplay of soft and vibrant color, bold patterns, and sleek furniture. The classic woodwork and built-ins of the original house were maintained to add a gorgeous contrast to the modern decor. Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-tudor-home-renovation
фрагмент кухни
фрагмент кухни
Anna Pavlovskaya InteriorsAnna Pavlovskaya Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, an island, white floors and black worktops.
Küche L
Küche L
iD ArchitekturiD Architektur
Neubau einer Wohnküche in einem Altbau
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Hamburg with a submerged sink, black cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, wood splashback, dark hardwood flooring, no island and black worktops.
Black and White Kitchen - Hillsboro
Black and White Kitchen - Hillsboro
Adapt Interior DesignAdapt Interior Design
Mid-sized contemporary kitchen remodel, u-shaped with island featuring white shaker cabinets, black granite and quartz countertops, marble mosaic backsplash with black hardware, induction cooktop and paneled hood. Cabinet Finishes: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Wall Color: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Perimeter Countertop: Pental Quartz "Absolute Black Granite Honed" Island Countertop: Pental Quartz "Arezzo" Backsplash: Bedrosians "White Cararra Marble Random Linear Mosaic"
Hardy Case study
Hardy Case study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo high gloss lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Ammonite on sink and fridge runs and Hammered Silver on the island and wall cabinet. Worksurfaces in White Fantasy and brushed stainless steel and splashback in White Fantasy. Metro vertical grain Driftwood on bespoke TV and drinks bar and wine storage cabinetry. Nightingale Cabinet in RAL 7026 with Antique Bronze Mirror splashback. Photogrpahy by Darren Chung.
Minimal Apartment
Minimal Apartment
KRAUZEarchitectsKRAUZEarchitects
Architects Krauze Alexander, Krauze Anna
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops and an island.
The Lion
The Lion
Kasia Karska DesignKasia Karska Design
Brent Bingham Photography: http://www.brentbinghamphoto.com/
Meridian at Carter's View Charlottesville
Meridian at Carter's View Charlottesville
Southern Development HomesSouthern Development Homes
Countertops are silver pearl granite, Mid Continent Copenhagen Maple cabinets in white with polished chrome Metro pulls. Backsplash is DalTile polished limestone in a brick pattern in Arctic Gray, flooring is 7-1/2 Inch Quick Step Envique Laminate in Maison Oak. GE Deluxe Stainless Steel Chimney Hood.
3952 Caliente Circle - Hidden Creek Model
3952 Caliente Circle - Hidden Creek Model
Overstreet Builders, Inc.Overstreet Builders, Inc.
Our 4553 sq. ft. model currently has the latest smart home technology including a Control 4 centralized home automation system that can control lights, doors, temperature and more. The kitchen is state of the art with marble countertops, hardwood floors, and custom cabinets throughout. This kitchen also has a walk in pantry nearby.
P16- RENOVATION LUXUEUSE BY EMILIE MELIN
P16- RENOVATION LUXUEUSE BY EMILIE MELIN
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, a submerged sink, granite worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Domer
Domer
Chesapeake Kitchen DesignChesapeake Kitchen Design
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a breakfast bar.
Serenity
Serenity
Sun West Custom Homes LLCSun West Custom Homes LLC
Large center island in kitchen with seating facing the cooking and prep area.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and grey floors.
1210 Macdonald Ranch
1210 Macdonald Ranch
Luxe-DesignLuxe-Design
Attached Chef Kitchen with Espresso Machine
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
A casa di Lorenzo
A casa di Lorenzo
UserUser
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, granite worktops, blue splashback and integrated appliances.
Straight Up with a Twist
Straight Up with a Twist
Matthews StudioMatthews Studio
David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
The Grange - Kitchen Renvation
The Grange - Kitchen Renvation
Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & BathroomsKim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
KITCHEN REMODEL
KITCHEN REMODEL
Mammoth ProjectsMammoth Projects
The kitchen renovation included simple, white kitchen shaker style kitchen cabinetry that was complimented by a bright, yellow, Italian range.
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, a breakfast bar, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a wood ceiling.

Contemporary Kitchen with Granite 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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