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Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Scott's
Scott's
Kumaran DesignKumaran Design
© Indivar Sivanathan
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Vibrant & Cheerful East Nashville
Vibrant & Cheerful East Nashville
Dunn Development, Inc.Dunn Development, Inc.
Pantry
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Nashville with green cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, an island and black worktops.
Stillwater Prairie Style
Stillwater Prairie Style
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Treleven Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Hoot Owl Lane - 1970 Deck Home
Hoot Owl Lane - 1970 Deck Home
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Steven Paul Whitsitt
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.
Garden Loft
Garden Loft
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
Modern Loft designed and built by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Kitchen Cabinetry built by Cider Press Woodworks, made from sustainably harvested Ecuadorian hardwood. Photo credit: Kathleen Connally
Eat
Eat
Comfort ArchitectureComfort Architecture
Interrupting the curved lighting track where it intersects a beam creates the illusion that the lighting track goes through the beam. The gracious curve of the lighting track complements the curved edge of the island countertop below. Photography: Richard Sprengeler
Bringing the Outdoors In
Bringing the Outdoors In
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
A farmhouse sink stands out in this clean and contemporary kitchen. The oil rubbed bronze hardware on the cabinets and accents on the pendant over the sink really punctuate the white cabinets and overall bright feel of the kitchen. The mini ceramic subway tile backspace gives a great textural feel against the smooth soapstone countertops. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction
Barclay Court Triplex
Barclay Court Triplex
Mohler + Ghillino ArchitectsMohler + Ghillino Architects
The kitchen island (with brackets for future pendant lights) is at one end of the loft-like space. photo: Ben Benschneider
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, soapstone worktops, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Interiors
Interiors
Fänas ArchitectureFänas Architecture
LEED certified home in Boulder, CO. Kitchen contains white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, and a brick interior wall. Coffered ceiling.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a double-bowl sink, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and multiple islands.
Black Honed Soapstone Countertop
Black Honed Soapstone Countertop
Global Granite & MarbleGlobal Granite & Marble
White marble is becoming a hot item for kitchens but has traditionally been thought of as unsafe for kitchen use. Global Granite and Marble offers an alternative to the white marbles from Europe. With a porosity of .06 this white marble is dense as granite and with a honed finish, as safe as granite for kitchen use.
Ambler, PA
Ambler, PA
Village Handcrafted CabinetryVillage Handcrafted Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
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, soapstone worktops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Cynthia Bennett & AssociatesCynthia Bennett & Associates
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Kitchen & Dining Room
Kitchen & Dining Room
M&R Tile & Remodeling, IncM&R Tile & Remodeling, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and brown floors.
Ultimate Entertaining Space
Ultimate Entertaining Space
Justina AuerJustina Auer
Secondary work sink and dishwasher for all the dishes after a night of hosting a dinner party.
This is an example of an 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.
Interior Paint Projects
Interior Paint Projects
Nolan Painting Inc.Nolan Painting Inc.
Photo credit: Nolan Painting Interior Design: Raindrum Design
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, glass tiled splashback, an island, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, black worktops and shaker cabinets.
Morningside renovation
Morningside renovation
Level Craft ConstructionLevel Craft Construction
Photo of 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.
Severn River Modern kitchen
Severn River Modern kitchen
Allbright Bullock ArchitectsAllbright Bullock Architects
The thickness of the sapele wood kitchen countertop is expressed at the stone island counter. The existing ceilings were removed and replaced with exposed steel I-beam crossties and new cathedral ceilings, with the steel beams placed sideways to provide a cavity at the top and bottom for continuous linear light strips shining up and down. The full height windows go all the way to floor to take full advantage of the view angle down the hill. Photo by Lisa Shires.
Stevens Remodel
Stevens Remodel
Harka ArchitectureHarka Architecture
Photo of 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.
Grain Bin Residence
Grain Bin Residence
Nick Pancheau, AIANick Pancheau, AIA
Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood flooring and an island.

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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