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Contemporary Kitchen with No Island Ideas and Designs

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Quirky Scandinavian Flat (Design by UNICUM)
Quirky Scandinavian Flat (Design by UNICUM)
Uliana Grishina | PhotographyUliana Grishina | Photography
Design: Olga Smolenskaya Photo: Uliana Grishina I Photography
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors and beige worktops.
Кухни Interierno
Кухни Interierno
Орехов АндрейОрехов Андрей
Кухня от компании Interierno Фотограф Андрей Орехов
Contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and beige floors.
BINOVA Bluna Fenix NTM
BINOVA Bluna Fenix NTM
UserUser
Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
Appartamento A.M.
Appartamento A.M.
Studio Cravero BonettoStudio Cravero Bonetto
Cucina a vista minimale.
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Turin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Brighton and bijou
Brighton and bijou
OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)
This Regency waterfront apartment is a dramatic foil for this project. The kitchen space is centrally located in the core of the building with a small window looking out onto a lightwell. Organising the workflow with the client during the design process really answered any questions - the clients less is more approach produced an interesting kitchen. The vintage oak doors were recycled from the previous kitchen to lend some balance to the modern handleless furniture. The reworking of this display unit with the addition of integrated lighting illuminates the space. Photography by Philip Adam Bacon
Custom Amtico Flooring 136 Hexagon using 4 colors
Custom Amtico Flooring 136 Hexagon using 4 colors
Beau Monde Fine Floors IncBeau Monde Fine Floors Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
CUISINE AVEC VUE
CUISINE AVEC VUE
Studio idoStudio ido
La cuisine est fonctionnelle et conviviale. Avec une organisation optimale en U, tout est rapidement à portée de main. Famille et amis se réunissent autour du plan de travail qui se prolonge en un bel espace, à la fois lieu de préparation, de repas et de discussion. Agencement dessiné en collaboration avec le cabinet d'habitat KOPO. Ebéniste, marbrier, métallier, tapissier et décorateur ont réuni leur savoir-faire pour cette réalisation haute couture, du sur-mesure, en passant par la matérialisation de la structure en métal, par l'équilibre des nuances de gris et l'harmonie des teintes du chêne des étagères et du parquet. Cette cuisine est une invitation à un moment de partage. stylisme: Aurélie Lesage, crédit photo: Germain Herriau MIRA espace boutique : lampe ORORI Atelier Polyhedre , céramique Mini Téséo STUDIO LA CUEVA, DODÉ: Bouteille Double Paroi SERAX, Maison Simone: Tabouret haut Chêne L'Atelier du Petit Parc: bougeoir et saladier en bois Ferronnerie : Evan Antzenberger Peinture: Peintures Ressource
Openlight | ristrutturazione 120mq
Openlight | ristrutturazione 120mq
Fo.Ca | Studio d'architetturaFo.Ca | Studio d'architettura
Vista cucina. Piastrelle in gres porcellanato esagonali: FAP ceramiche, serie Firenze, colore bianco. Cucina stile minimal, bianco e legno, top in okite.
West End Avenue Apartment #2
West End Avenue Apartment #2
Archetype ArchitectureArchetype Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Villa Residenziale - Catania - mario_nicolosi_architetto
Villa Residenziale - Catania - mario_nicolosi_architetto
antonioprincipato.photoantonioprincipato.photo
antonioprincipato.photo
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel worktops, window splashback, no island and beige floors.
Snoozebox! Shipping Container into a Home
Snoozebox! Shipping Container into a Home
UserUser
Simon Callaghan Photography
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Manchester with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, marble flooring, no island, white floors, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Z Tile + Stone Showroom - Kitchen Display
Z Tile + Stone Showroom - Kitchen Display
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Photography - Zapata Design LLC
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with beaded cabinets, purple cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, no island, yellow worktops and marble worktops.
Cocina en Jaume I, Sant Boi
Cocina en Jaume I, Sant Boi
dECO’InspiradECO’Inspira
Sheila Peña
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Barcelona with a submerged sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, grey worktops, flat-panel cabinets and no island.
Retro contemporary design, build and renovation + a garden and loft extension
Retro contemporary design, build and renovation + a garden and loft extension
Mel Massey StudioMel Massey Studio
David Giles
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors, grey worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Central London apartment
Central London apartment
Poggenpohl HampsteadPoggenpohl Hampstead
photographer: Alison Hammond
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, white floors, grey worktops and no island.
Thierry
Thierry
Montmarin Interior DesignMontmarin Interior Design
meero
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Paris with blue cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, no island and brown worktops.
NUMBER TWENTY TWO.one
NUMBER TWENTY TWO.one
Cloisters Design LtdCloisters Design Ltd
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and beige floors.
Une cloison distinctive
Une cloison distinctive
Fables de MursFables de Murs
La cuisine discrète semble lovée dans une alcôve du brisis du toit. Des meubles longent la pièce et épousent les formes complexes du toit pour simplifier et optimiser le volume. Ils dissimulent aussi des fonctions inattendues telle qu'une table téléscopique. Crédit Photo Olivier Hallot
Подколокольный переулок
Подколокольный переулок
Полина АникееваПолина Аникеева
Алексей Довгуля
Photo of a contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, no island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen with No Island 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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