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Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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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
Inspiration for a 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.
Saratoga Creek House
Saratoga Creek House
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Photo credit: WA design
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, slate splashback, concrete flooring and an island.
Olympic Hills Second Story Addition
Olympic Hills Second Story Addition
Model RemodelModel Remodel
All black kitchen sink with black sink, charcoal soapstone countertop and black stone herringbone tile. © Cindy Apple Photography
This is an example 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.
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.
Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel
Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
Open transitional kitchen with modern white and gray cabinets and open shelving, custom cat storage for food, and exterior entryway and bicycle storage. Soapstone and engineered quartz counters shine against a zinc backsplash, with many hanging storage options as well as special appliances like pull-out beverage drawer and multiple ovens in the island.
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.
60" Pro Grande Range
60" Pro Grande Range
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
60" Pro Grande Range The Ultimate Culinary Series is here—extraordinary ranges and ventilation units for devout cooks and avid entertainers. Revel in the cutting-edge innovation, personalization and exceptional versatility of our Ultimate Culinary Center and Ultimate Entertainer’s Center. 60-Inch Pro Grand® Ranges and ventilation products available in several configurations.
Ramble Residence
Ramble Residence
Architectural Woodcraft, Inc.Architectural Woodcraft, Inc.
This is a photo of the kitchen island overlooking the living space.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Boyd in Kitchens: Catacaos Ceiling
Boyd in Kitchens: Catacaos Ceiling
Boyd LightingBoyd Lighting
This kitchen features the Catacaos ceiling fixture by Boyd Lighting. Room by Mark Williams.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
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.
Bay Village Renovation
Bay Village Renovation
Frank ValdesFrank Valdes
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with soapstone worktops, a belfast sink and blue splashback.
Our Work
Our Work
James Rogers Architects, Inc.James Rogers Architects, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.
Open Pantry with Coffee Station and Panelled Refrigerator
Open Pantry with Coffee Station and Panelled Refrigerator
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
The main kitchen seamlessly connects to a back pantry space. Inside this pantry, you'll find a pocket-door coffee station, complete with open shelving beautifully illuminated with integrated lighting. The coffee station itself boasts finished white oak interiors and concealed lighting, becoming a standout feature when the doors are open. Additionally, a paneled refrigerator, paired with a conveniently situated shallow pantry, ensures effortless access to your essential food items.
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.
West Chester Home
West Chester Home
309design309design
A beautiful, modern kitchen flows into an ecclectic dining room using re-invented existing dining room furniture. The modern finishes, with a mid-century influence, create an energetic and modern aesthetic. Interesting lighting effects complete a high impact design. Photo by Toby.
Ontare Residence
Ontare Residence
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Photos by Lepere Studio
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.
Transitional White Oak Kitchen & Island
Transitional White Oak Kitchen & Island
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
A transitional kitchen where the marriage of white oak and warm white cabinetry, adorned with elegant bronze accents, sets the stage. The grand island, featuring a soapstone waterfall end on one side and an inviting open side on the other, takes center stage. Completing the ensemble are the striking black metal hutch doors, chic open shelving, and the warm glow of pendant lighting.
Montrose Modernism
Montrose Modernism
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
The kitchen’s floating ceiling canopy serves as spatial accent and functional surface. The lacquered wood ceiling draws the interest from the living space, over the powder room, and through to the dining area in the back of the house. It compresses the large living room volume into the kitchen and provides a sound-dampening element that prevents the open atmosphere from becoming too loud. [photo by : emoMedia]
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.
Tudor Renovation & Addition
Tudor Renovation & Addition
Alto DesignAlto Design
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood 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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