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Los Altos Hills "Amherst"
Los Altos Hills "Amherst"
UTOPIA ConstructionUTOPIA Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
BINOVA Bluna Laccato Lucido2
BINOVA Bluna Laccato Lucido2
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
Brain Refresh
Brain Refresh
C A Adams, LLCC A Adams, LLC
Architect: Molly LaPatra, Seattle | Location: Broadview neighborhood | 2200 SF | It was time for the house at The Brain property to get a kitchen and basement remodel. The kitchen remodel was carefully executed with Nana bi-fold exterior doors, commercial kitchen exhaust hood, custom overhead skylight, combination wood and milestone floors and counter tops, fir cabinets, and windows to frame the environment outside.
Hillside Residence Hanover NH
Hillside Residence Hanover NH
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
Contemporary open plan kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, soapstone worktops, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Warm Contemporary Newtown Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Newtown Kitchen
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
Photo Courtesy of: Rittenhouse Builders Photo By: Josh Barker Photography Lancaster County's Design-Driven Cabinetry Experts
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Morningside renovation
Morningside renovation
Level Craft ConstructionLevel Craft Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Seal Bay, BC - Silver Soapstone (oiled)
Seal Bay, BC - Silver Soapstone (oiled)
Vancouver Island SoapstoneVancouver Island Soapstone
Brazilian soapstone kitchen with raised bar, drop-in cooktop and under-mounted composite sink. Kitchen features a combination of edge treatments. Photo by Adriana
Anigre on Ottawa Rd
Anigre on Ottawa Rd
Cherry Creek, Inc.Cherry Creek, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, orange floors and green worktops.
Kitchen Lighting
Kitchen Lighting
Yale Lighting ConceptsYale Lighting Concepts
Pendants molded in a natural gray finish concrete cement provide a unique urban contemporary design element for any kitchen island or table. Powerful!
Columbus Area Projects
Columbus Area Projects
CreativeServicesLTDCreativeServicesLTD
A light and airy kitchen with custom, maple cabinets from trees from the homeowners land. Harold Davis
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Columbus with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and light hardwood flooring.
Irvington Contemporary Renovation in Portland
Irvington Contemporary Renovation in Portland
eMZed ArchitectureeMZed Architecture
Kitchen and family room expansion and full renovation
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Pacific Heights Home
Pacific Heights Home
Patrick LePelch ArchitecturePatrick LePelch Architecture
Trevor Henley
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, metallic splashback, metal splashback, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and multi-coloured floors.
Stevens Remodel
Stevens Remodel
Harka ArchitectureHarka Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.
Modern hickory kitchen Mechanicsburg PA.
Modern hickory kitchen Mechanicsburg PA.
Mother Hubbard's Custom CabinetryMother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry
Carl Socolow
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
LA Contemporary
LA Contemporary
DISC InteriorsDISC Interiors
Contemporary kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Hudson River Home
Hudson River Home
Millbrook Cabinetry and DesignMillbrook Cabinetry and Design
Robert P Campbell
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Cynthia Bennett & AssociatesCynthia Bennett & Associates
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, soapstone worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Patterson House
Patterson House
Denys Builds Designs RenovationsDenys Builds Designs Renovations
Traditionally Modern In this long, narrow '90s traditional home, the dining room was dark and unused because of the adjacent closed kitchen. Removing the kitchens’ two non-structural walls revealed the dramatic water view through the living room. A large kitchen window and the addition of three stainless take-a-peek portal windows now provide natural light to the dining space. The use of natural materials helps achieve a warm look. Upper cabinet doors of acid-etched glass framed in aluminium communicate an almost transparent feeling. A change in glass texture and sculptural handle marks the location of good china and crystal. In-cabinet lighting and glass shelves help with the transmission of ambient light into the kitchen. A change in depth of the upper cabinets -- 19 inches, up from the usual 12 inches -- allows for extra storage. Outlets are concealed in a power strip tucked under the upper cabinets beside the task lighting. Behind the matte-finished, vertical grain cherry drawer fronts, varying depths accommodate storage of goods of different heights. Stainless toe-kick drawers with integrated foot pulls offer bonus storage for flat and canned goods (including hockey skates tucked under the closet). Cherry pilaster strips frame the cabinets, dishwasher and refrigerator, unifying the overall appearance of the room. This look was enlarged for the closet area for dramatic effect and to conceal the relocation of the upstairs air ducts. The closet contains several drawers for storing gloves, scarves, boots and rollerblades. Door-triggered lights make for easy viewing into a bottom corner cabinet and the front hall closet. A Zen boot tray sits next to the closet. This cherry-clad, stainless tray with natural polished rocks provides a temporary holding area for wet winter boots. A magnificent random-patterned, heated, Scotia slate floor provides warmth to the boot tray.Aromatic scents are added to the tray water to condition the air around the boots. In the summer, it makes a great home for bulb flowers to grow. On occasion, the home owner has even used the heated floor to warm plates and raise pizza dough. A modern, stainless, farm-apron sink sits under a striking, green and black soapstone counter. The large ledge provides space for a removable, beech butcher block to cut fresh veggies. The solid pebble, matte finish of the soapstone complements and contrasts with the thick, broken edge of the clear, shiny glass bar-top above it. The curved front of the soapstone peninsula mimics the curve in the glass hood of the kitchen fan and in the soapstone peninsula. The built-in coffeemaker (with water feed) is strategically placed so it can be accessed from both sides of the peninsula for easy serving. The window seat conceals file storage below, the integrated cherry heat vent grill, and the toe kick central vacuum outlet. Tucked behind large pillows, stainless flaps with chutes allow for delivery of recyclables to outside bins. A pull-out appliance garage and mini stand-up desk area sit on a five-foot, pull-out, stainless countertop, reminiscent of traditional Hoosiers of early 1900s Indiana. This project re-interpreted traditional materials, including soapstone, slate, glass and wood, for a modern context while maintaining a warm, inviting look. An intimate, comfortable relationship permeates this space -- a wonderful sense of home in the Modern Tradition. Paul Denys Designer/Renovator/Restorer Pager 613-594-1706 M-F, 8-5pm Denys Builds Designs 54 Mason Terrace Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0K9 (613) 236-6516 paul@denys.ca www.Denys.ca
Hoot Owl Lane - 1970 Deck Home
Hoot Owl Lane - 1970 Deck Home
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Steven Paul Whitsitt
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring and a breakfast bar.
Eco-Friendly in Ball Square
Eco-Friendly in Ball Square
Design DetailsDesign Details
Red birch cabinetry, Soapstone countertops and recycled fir flooring contribute to the natural feel of the project.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone 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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