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Contemporary Kitchen with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Loft Carlos, Milan 2020
Loft Carlos, Milan 2020
Project_INProject_IN
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Southbank Apartment
Southbank Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Clean lines, freshness and warmth in this contemporary white apartment kitchen.
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Bkyn Brownstone - Passive House
Bkyn Brownstone - Passive House
Fete Nature ArchitectureFete Nature Architecture
Kitchen with stainless steel counters and integral backsplash. New extensive building renovation with passive house sliding doors and strategies.
Contemporary galley kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and integrated appliances.
Lincoln Park Renovation
Lincoln Park Renovation
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
The kitchen pulls in a clean, modern aesthetic with a neutral palette of warm wood, bright white, and crisp black materials.
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
素材感にこだわったホームシアターのある住まい
素材感にこだわったホームシアターのある住まい
クラシスホーム株式会社クラシスホーム株式会社
たっぷりと収納できる造作キッチン。 生活感を感じさせない空間に仕上がりました。
Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Nagoya with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Sala da pranzo
Sala da pranzo
ValerianoValeriano
sala da pranzo
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
A Kitchen Color Story
A Kitchen Color Story
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
This modern and fresh kitchen was created with our client's growing family in mind. By removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, we were able to create a large gathering island to be used for entertaining and daily family use. Its custom green cabinetry provides a casual yet sophisticated vibe to the room, while the large wall of gray cabinetry provides ample space for refrigeration, wine storage and pantry use. We love the play of closed space against open shelving display! Lastly, the kitchen sink is set into a large bay window that overlooks the family yard and outdoor pool.
Шоурум строительной компании (застройщика). Часть 1.
Шоурум строительной компании (застройщика). Часть 1.
Михаил КосачёвМихаил Косачёв
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
SOLEIL DE MINUIT
SOLEIL DE MINUIT
La Valise RougeLa Valise Rouge
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Nantes with black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Strathgowan House
Strathgowan House
laneway millworklaneway millwork
A closer look at our rift cut white oak Slim Shaker cabinets.
Medium sized contemporary kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
CASA 22 AVELLANERS
CASA 22 AVELLANERS
GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecteGUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Evanston: Gross Pointe
Evanston: Gross Pointe
Lugbill DesignsLugbill Designs
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and grey cabinets.
Rockwell
Rockwell
KitchenLab InteriorsKitchenLab Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Chicago with marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, green cabinets and all types of splashback.
Seattle Contemporary Waterfront
Seattle Contemporary Waterfront
H2 ViewH2 View
Open format kitchen includes gorgeous custom cabinets, a large underlit island with an induction cooktop and waterfall countertops. Full height slab backsplash and paneled appliances complete the sophisticated design.
Toorak Residence
Toorak Residence
MR.MITCHELLMR.MITCHELL
Photo of a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Melbourne with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors, beige worktops and exposed beams.
Stilvoll genutzte Nischen in der Schräge
Stilvoll genutzte Nischen in der Schräge
Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbHEllerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH
Die dritte Arbeitsplatte in der U-förmigen Ballerina-Küche ist das Plus für diverse Küchenutensilien. Die Dachschräge stört dabei nicht, sondern gibt wohnliches Flair für den Raum. Das ergänzte Wandregal nimmt Lebensmittel griffbereit auf und bietet Müsligläsern, Speisezutaten und Gewürzen ausreichenden und übersichtlichen Platz.
Tresco
Tresco
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Belmont Glass House
Belmont Glass House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
Our clients decided to take their childhood home down to the studs and rebuild into a contemporary three-story home filled with natural light. We were struck by the architecture of the home and eagerly agreed to provide interior design services for their kitchen, three bathrooms, and general finishes throughout. The home is bright and modern with a very controlled color palette, clean lines, warm wood tones, and variegated tiles.

Contemporary Kitchen with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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