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Applegate Tran InteriorsApplegate Tran Interiors
The decision to remodel your kitchen isn't one to take lightly. But, if you really don't enjoy spending time there, it may be time for a change. That was the situation facing the owners of this remodeled kitchen, says interior designer Vernon Applegate. "The old kitchen was dismal," he says. "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s." It was also some way from what the owners – a young couple – wanted. They were looking for a contemporary open-plan kitchen and family room where they could entertain guests and, in the future, keep an eye on their children. Two sinks, dishwashers and refrigerators were on their wish list, along with storage space for appliances and other equipment. Applegate's first task was to open up and increase the space by demolishing some walls and raising the height of the ceiling. "The house sits on a steep ravine. The original architect's plans for the house were missing, so we needed to be sure which walls were structural and which were decorative," he says. With the walls removed and the ceiling height increased by 18 inches, the new kitchen is now three times the size of the original galley kitchen. The main work area runs along the back of the kitchen, with an island providing additional workspace and a place for guests to linger. A color palette of dark blues and reds was chosen for the walls and backsplashes. Black was used for the kitchen island top and back. "Blue provides a sense of intimacy, and creates a contrast with the bright living and dining areas, which have lots of natural light coming through their large windows," he says. "Blue also works as a restful backdrop for anyone watching the large screen television in the kitchen." A mottled red backsplash adds to the intimate tone and makes the walls seem to pop out, especially around the range hood, says Applegate. From the family room, the black of the kitchen island provides a visual break between the two spaces. "I wanted to avoid people's eyes going straight to the cabinetry, so I extended the black countertop down to the back of the island to form a negative space and divide the two areas," he says. "The kitchen is now the axis of the whole public space in the house. From there you can see the dining room, living room and family room, as well as views of the hills and the water beyond." Cabinets : Custom rift sawn white oak, cerused dyed glaze Countertops : Absolute black granite, polished Flooring : Oak/driftwood grey from Gammapar Bar stools : Techno with arms, walnut color Lighting : Policelli Backsplash : Red dragon marble Sink : Stainless undermountby Blanco Faucets : Grohe Hot water system : InSinkErator Oven : Jade Cooktop : Independent Hoods, custom Microwave : GE Monogram Refrigerator : Jade Dishwasher : Miele, Touchtronic anniversary Limited Edition
Modern Country
Modern Country
Maple Leaf Custom HomesMaple Leaf Custom Homes
Steve Roberts
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, red splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, medium wood cabinets and a double-bowl sink.
Arlington, Virginia - Contemporary - Kitchen
Arlington, Virginia - Contemporary - Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Arlington, Virginia Contemporary Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback and glass sheet splashback.
Bamboo kitchen remodel.
Bamboo kitchen remodel.
Wende Woodworking LLCWende Woodworking LLC
Kern Group
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Kansas City with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback and red worktops.
MONGE
MONGE
ATELIER DES MILLEATELIER DES MILLE
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, cement flooring, red floors and beige worktops.
Colleyville Kitchen Remodeling
Colleyville Kitchen Remodeling
NOMI - Luxury Bathroom RemodelNOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel
Open kitchen layout with white shaker style cabinetry and blue custom kitchen island, stunning brick wall and pot filler for a better cooking experience, white subway tiles, farmhouse sink,leather finish countertop, beautiful marble island countertop, stainless steel hardware and appliances.
Cream Acrylic Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen 20155161 - Rise and Fall
Cream Acrylic Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen 20155161 - Rise and Fall
UserUser
This kitchen is a fully accessible flexible kitchen designed by Adam Thomas of Design Matters. Designed for wheelchair access. The kitchen has acrylic doors and brushed steel bar handles for comfortable use with impaired grip. Two of the wall units in this kitchen come down to worktop height for access. The large l-shaped worktop is fully height adjustable and has a raised edge on all four sides to contain hot spills and reduce the risk of injury. The integrated sink is special depth to enable good wheelchair access to the sink. Note the complete absence of trailing wires and plumbing supplies under worktop height. They are contained in a space behind the modesty panel. There are safety stops on all four edges of the rise and fall units, including the bottom edge of the modesty panel, to protect feet and wheelchair footplates. Photographs by Jonathan Smithies Photography. Copyright Design Matters KBB Ltd. All rights reserved.
Contemporary Rustic Kitchen Remodel in Burbank, CA
Contemporary Rustic Kitchen Remodel in Burbank, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Вдали от глаз/ Out of sight
Вдали от глаз/ Out of sight
Ирина КирееваИрина Киреева
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary grey and purple l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Фартук из старых кирпичей
Фартук из старых кирпичей
BRICKTILES.ru плитка из старого кирпичаBRICKTILES.ru плитка из старого кирпича
Воссоздание кирпичной кладки: BRICKTILES.ru Дизайн кухни: VIRS ARCH Фото: Никита Теплицкий Стилист: Кира Прохорова
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, marble worktops, red splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
Cuisine avec comptoir et gamme iQ700
Cuisine avec comptoir et gamme iQ700
Siemens Home FranceSiemens Home France
Réalisation 1001 Cuisines
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback and white appliances.
Extra Storage in Bench Seating
Extra Storage in Bench Seating
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.
Arlington, Virginia - Contemporary - Kitchen
Arlington, Virginia - Contemporary - Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Arlington, Virginia Contemporary Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod
Corot
Corot
CP Design InterieurCP Design Interieur
Il a été choisi de conserver les meubles mais de refaire la crédence en carreaux métro qui se prolongent sous la percée.
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, red splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Blood Orange
Blood Orange
Leonide InteriorsLeonide Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, metro tiled splashback, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
Brighton East Mixed Use
Brighton East Mixed Use
Megowan ArchitecturalMegowan Architectural
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/diner in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Tribeca Loft Refurbishment, NYC
Tribeca Loft Refurbishment, NYC
Melanie Williams Bespoke InteriorsMelanie Williams Bespoke Interiors
Paul Craig
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback and beige floors.
Jersey City Town home
Jersey City Town home
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
ARCHONSTRUCT LLC © Robert Granoff
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback and metro tiled splashback.

Contemporary Kitchen with Red Splashback 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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