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Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Contemporary Feel, Classic Style on the NH Seacoast
Contemporary Feel, Classic Style on the NH Seacoast
UserUser
Maple perimeter cabinetry painted a classic white is topped with Barroca soapstone, which is oiled to a matte black with thin white veining that complements the white cabinets perfectly. The fittingly large slant front farm sink is also made from Barroca soapstone.
Chestnut Hill kitchen
Chestnut Hill kitchen
Buckminster Green LLCBuckminster Green LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and soapstone worktops.
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Entire Houses $750,001 to $1,000,000
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Entire Houses $750,001 to $1,000,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Hammer Contractors, Rockville, Maryland, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000
Large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and a vaulted ceiling.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Mid Continent CabinetryMid Continent Cabinetry
Cherry Copenhagen door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry finished in Fireside.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Bringing the Outdoors In
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
This project consisted of a kitchen addition and a new mahogany screened porch for the utmost in indoor/outdoor living. The new kitchen, finished with custom cabinets, soapstone counters, an island, and a coffee bar, is drenched in sunlight thanks to a wall of oversized windows. The end result feels something like a luxurious green house. The screened porch has beautiful custom mahogany screens and flooring, allowing the homeowners to enjoy indoor/outdoor living for many seasons to come. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction
Ontare Residence
Ontare Residence
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Photos by Lepere Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Santa Barbara with soapstone worktops, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Nomadic Nest
Nomadic Nest
Andrew Mikhael ArchitectAndrew Mikhael Architect
Kitchen is Center In our design to combine the apartments, we centered the kitchen - making it a dividing line between private and public space; vastly expanding the storage and work surface area. We discovered an existing unused roof penetration to run a duct to vent out a powerful kitchen hood. The original bathroom skylight now illuminates the central kitchen space. Without changing the standard skylight size, we gave it architectural scale by carving out the ceiling to maximize daylight. Light now dances off the vaulted, sculptural angles of the ceiling to bathe the entire space in natural light.
Prairie Passive
Prairie Passive
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
The Prairie Passive home is a contemporary Pacific Northwest energy efficient take on the classic Prairie School style with an amazing ocean view.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Quality Cabinets - Woodstar Series
Quality Cabinets - Woodstar Series
The Floor Source & MoreThe Floor Source & More
Seacrest 2 Birch Dawn
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring and an island.
Olympic Hills Second Story Addition
Olympic Hills Second Story Addition
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Modern and ergonomic chrome cabinet pulls on wood drawers. © Cindy Apple Photography
Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
Loffredo Residence, Skillman, NJ
Loffredo Residence, Skillman, NJ
Garden Artisans LLCGarden Artisans LLC
Natural stone outdoor kitchen with a 26’ long soapstone serpentine bar. A few of the features included: Alfresco grill, Lynx side burner, weather sealed pantry, and a garbage/recycling drawer. Designed & under construction by Garden Artisans LLC — with Dan Jamet Designed & photo by Peter Jamet in Skillman, New Jersey.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floors.
Modern hickory kitchen Mechanicsburg PA.
Modern hickory kitchen Mechanicsburg PA.
Mother Hubbard's Custom CabinetryMother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry
Carl Socolow
Photo of 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.
West Seattle Kitchen
West Seattle Kitchen
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
AWARD WINNING DESIGN 2015: 2nd Place small to medium kitchen - NKBA Puget Sound Co-designer: Trisha Gaffney Photographer: NW Architectural Photography Remodeler: Potter Construction Dura Supreme Cabinetry Table Artisan: Ken Breyer
Ultimate Entertaining Space
Ultimate Entertaining Space
Justina AuerJustina Auer
Lots of work area for prep work and baking in this pantry.
Expansive contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
Sunwest Custom Homes RH5
Sunwest Custom Homes RH5
Sunwest Construction & DevelopmentSunwest Construction & Development
Aimee Lee Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Modern transformation in Houston TX
Modern transformation in Houston TX
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
So many elements come together to make this kitchen a wonderful place to live. The mesquite floors were sourced from a Texas mill and is combined with ipe wood planking accenting the island. Soapstone and quarts counter tops play off each other combing function with good looks. Other elements are beautiful examples of perfect contrast: light and dark cabinetry, mixes of gold and silver metals, commercial appliances with residential finishes. Photographer: Jeno Design
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Suburban Dream HomesSuburban Dream Homes
Brandon Rowell Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Beautiful Habitat: Design & DecorationBeautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration
The overall vision for the kitchen is a modern, slightly edgy space that is still warm and inviting. As a designer, I like to push people out of their comfort zones. We’ve done that a few ways with this kitchen – Ebony and matte gray cabinets, mixing cabinet and countertop materials, and mixing metals. We’ve all seen and done the white kitchen for the last 10 years. I wanted to demonstrate that a black kitchen is functional and dramatic and not the dark cave everyone fears. To soften the black, we’ve incorporated organic elements like natural woods, handmade backsplash tiles, brass and the flowing, organic patterns of the fabrics.

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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