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Contemporary Kitchen with Multiple Islands Ideas and Designs

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The Hertfordshire Home
The Hertfordshire Home
Simpson & VoyleSimpson & Voyle
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this bespoke kitchen, where deep green cabinets command attention with their rich hue and bespoke design. The striking copper-finished island stands as a centerpiece, exuding warmth and sophistication against the backdrop of the deep green cabinetry. A concrete countertop adds an industrial edge to the space, while large-scale ceramic tiles ground the room with their timeless elegance. Classic yet contemporary, this kitchen is a testament to bespoke craftsmanship and luxurious design.
Mr Acre Drive
Mr Acre Drive
Elite Kitchens ManchesterElite Kitchens Manchester
This was a great project to work on, all bespoke wall and ceiling panelling, with a hidden doors leading to a spacious utility room, all siemens appliances, Quooker Tap and Cube, all design and installation by the team hear at Elite a full project with Plastering, Electrics,
Project 42 - Damsefly Treehouse
Project 42 - Damsefly Treehouse
The Main CompanyThe Main Company
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Manhattan Beach Modern
Manhattan Beach Modern
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, multiple islands, white floors and beige worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Millennium Granite & QuartzMillennium Granite & Quartz
Caesarstone Kitchen
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, multiple islands, grey floors and white worktops.
Earth Stone, Inc
Earth Stone, Inc
Earth Stone, IncEarth Stone, Inc
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, multiple islands, grey floors, wood worktops and black worktops.
Winter Park, Luxury Kitchen
Winter Park, Luxury Kitchen
Central Kitchen & BathCentral Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Orlando with a submerged sink, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Contemporary German Kitchen Design
Contemporary German Kitchen Design
USA Cabinet Store FairfaxUSA Cabinet Store Fairfax
Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, multiple islands, grey floors and white worktops.
Steel Blue Kitchen | Godrej United | Artis Interiorz | Bangalore
Steel Blue Kitchen | Godrej United | Artis Interiorz | Bangalore
Artis Interiorz Pvt. Ltd.Artis Interiorz Pvt. Ltd.
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Bengaluru with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, multiple islands, beige floors and white worktops.
Wedgewood
Wedgewood
MMI DesignMMI Design
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, travertine flooring, multiple islands, beige floors and white worktops.
Сколково парк
Сколково парк
Студия дизайна Белякова & КараяниСтудия дизайна Белякова & Караяни
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black appliances, multiple islands, grey floors and black worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
SF ModernSF Modern
This kitchen has a full wall backsplash of green quartzite material, which wraps around the hood. To support large extended family gatherings, there are two eat-in islands with plenty of circulation around them, two sinks and two dishwashers to make for fast clean-ups
Vivienda calle Londres
Vivienda calle Londres
JOSEP CANO Espacios de AutorJOSEP CANO Espacios de Autor
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, integrated appliances, multiple islands, beige floors and grey worktops.
Кухня в стиле "Модерн" в подмосковье
Кухня в стиле "Модерн" в подмосковье
John GreenJohn Green
Дизайнер-проектировщик - Елена Яковлева Исполнитель - John Green
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, multiple islands and grey worktops.
COCINA COCINART ESTILO MEDITERRÁNEO EN BENDINAT
COCINA COCINART ESTILO MEDITERRÁNEO EN BENDINAT
Espacio Home DesignEspacio Home Design
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, multiple islands, beige floors and beige worktops.
Kitchen in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Kitchen in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Room size: 28' x 31' Ceiling height: 11'
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multiple islands, window splashback, grey worktops and white floors.
Hillsborough Contemporary
Hillsborough Contemporary
David Eichler PhotographyDavid Eichler Photography
Photo ©2018 David Eichler
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, multiple islands, grey floors and white worktops.
Custom Home | Observatory Park | Denver
Custom Home | Observatory Park | Denver
Shadow Creek HomesShadow Creek Homes
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black cabinets, metallic splashback and multiple islands.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, integrated appliances, multiple islands and beige floors.
Gemütliche Wohnküche mit cleveren Stauraumlösungen und einer Sitznische
Gemütliche Wohnküche mit cleveren Stauraumlösungen und einer Sitznische
KitchenAdvisorKitchenAdvisor
Wohnküche mit Insel in hellem Design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands and brown floors.

Contemporary Kitchen with Multiple Islands 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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