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Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Gorski Residence
Gorski Residence
FJ Interior DesignFJ Interior Design
Photo: Sara Niedzwiecka
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soapstone worktops and white splashback.
Heather & Bob's kitchen
Heather & Bob's kitchen
Rebecca MeloRebecca Melo
Cabinet Works Plus-Rebecca Melo, designer Green Mountain Soapstone, St. Catherines Karen Byker, photographer
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Toronto with black appliances, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.
Evergreen Walk-Out Home
Evergreen Walk-Out Home
Jillian Lay DesignJillian Lay Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, brick splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Vannier Project
Vannier Project
LSDesignLSDesign
Located in the hills of Belmont with beautiful views, we took advantage of the opportunity to make the window the focal point when redesigning this space. Simple changes like removing interior walls helped open up the overall kitchen beyond our clients original expectations.
Classic Tudor With A Modern Twist
Classic Tudor With A Modern Twist
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Oceanside Wood Mode
Oceanside Wood Mode
SANOMA Kitchen & BathSANOMA Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and multiple islands.
Contemporary Remodel
Contemporary Remodel
RJT Custom Builders LLCRJT Custom Builders LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island and grey floors.
Portfolio
Portfolio
American Cedar & MillworkAmerican Cedar & Millwork
Large contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.
Kitchen Remodel - Contemporary - 2
Kitchen Remodel - Contemporary - 2
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Manchester with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Rossi Kitchen
Rossi Kitchen
Rudy Polwin ArchitectsRudy Polwin Architects
Photographer: Michael Heeney
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Burlington with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and a breakfast bar.
Imbrication et extension "être dans le jardin même en hiver"
Imbrication et extension "être dans le jardin même en hiver"
Les ateliers d'Avre et d'ItonLes ateliers d'Avre et d'Iton
les ateliers d'Avre & d'Iton
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Le Havre with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, no island, brown floors, brown splashback, wood splashback and brown worktops.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Kiss-Kiss House
Kiss-Kiss House
Lazor OfficeLazor Office
Photo of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and soapstone worktops.
Irvington Contemporary Renovation in Portland
Irvington Contemporary Renovation in Portland
eMZed ArchitectureeMZed Architecture
Kitchen expansion and full renovation
Inspiration for 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.
White Acrylic w/ Slash of Color
White Acrylic w/ Slash of Color
Kitchen Classics, Ltd.Kitchen Classics, Ltd.
Design by Kitchen Classics
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Deb WymanDeb Wyman
Deb Wyman Artistically installed Soapstone
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Providence with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Comox, BC - Grey Soapstone (oiled)
Comox, BC - Grey Soapstone (oiled)
Vancouver Island SoapstoneVancouver Island Soapstone
Modern soapstone kitchen with curved island featuring a combination of edge treatments and an undermounted sink. Photo courtesy of Scott Ilott
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Michigan
Michigan
Fredman Design GroupFredman Design Group
Seen in the glass tile backsplash and island pendant lighting with custom-fabric shades, the cool tones add a fresh pop of color to this retreat space and complement the custom cabinetry with insert colony-style doors and distressed hardware.
High Gloss Contemporary Kitchen
High Gloss Contemporary Kitchen
Custom Cabinets by DesignCustom Cabinets by Design
High Gloss White - Aluminum Channel
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Jennifer & Steve's Kitchen
Jennifer & Steve's Kitchen
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
Whit Preston
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island 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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