Contemporary Kitchen with Onyx Worktops Ideas and Designs

Interior design photography of a luxury kitchen with wood floor and light teal cabinets; center island with black chairs and cabinets.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

White Kitchen Blue Island

Kitchen Made New

LED on Onyx countertop makes the kitchen pop!
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Northwest Shoji

J.Bay Cabinet Company

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Aspen Penthouse

Minteriors

Light hardwood cabinets with black onyx countertops make this kitchen feel modern and inviting.
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

La Loma 2 Kitchen/DIning

Chelsea Design + Construction

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Michael Quinn Construction Gallery

Michael Quinn Construction

Becky Moore
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Contemporary Lakefront Residence

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.

Kitchen Designs

Fort Interiors - Renovation Specialists

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, a built-in sink, onyx worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floors and black worktops.

Ritz Carleton Residence Manhattan

Caryn Bortniker Design

Caryn Bortniker
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with flat-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Boston, MA Contemporary High Gloss Kitchen, Contemporary Vanities

Newton Kitchens & Design

Greg Premru
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Rénovation maison familiale avec verrière industrielle - Projet Rochegude

Mon Concept Habitation

Transformer un bien divisé en 3 étages en une seule maison familiale. Nous devions conserver au maximum l'esprit "vieille maison" (car nos clients sont fans d'ancien et de brocante ) et les allier parfaitement avec les nouveaux travaux. Le plus bel exemple est sans aucun doute la modernisation de la verrière extérieure pour rajouter de la chaleur et de la visibilité à la maison tout en se mariant à l'escalier d'époque.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx worktops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and grey floors.

Powers

Gray Walker Interiors

The open kitchen has work stations that give it critical functionality. There is a breakfast area, a work space with a desk, and a separate bar/drink station.

Thee Executive Homes, Notton, Wakefield

Orange Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary grey and brown l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx worktops, cement flooring, an island, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and a chimney breast.

Création d'une cuisine

Bleu-Nacré

Proposition d'aménagement d'une cuisine à partir des plans de construction
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Robellini Model at Royal Cypress

Design West

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

New Construction in Manhattan Beach

SAI Construction Inc.

Large and inviting, the kitchen island flows naturally into the living room. The bamboo ceiling combines the individual spaces seamlessly.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, onyx worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring and an island.

Apartamento playa

Studio Transparente

Raquel abulaila El principal objetivo de esta reforma era introducir en la vivienda no solo la luz sino también el entorno privilegiado que tiene frente a si. Desde la puerta una estantería a baja altura nos lleva la mirada hacia lo mejor de esta vivienda, sus vistas. Teniendo en cuenta que es un lugar de vacaciones, creamos una organización funcional, con espacios amplios y recorridos cómodos; los colores claros y los materiales hicieron que el espacio fuese acogedor

Mountain Shadows - Cholla

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, onyx worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.

Woods Design Group

Woods Design Group specializes in design-build in the LA Westside Area. Mark has a special interest in design and his reputation is upheld by the consistent, high quality of his design-led work. Give him a call today to see how he can make your dream home a reality!

Contemporary Kitchen with Onyx 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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