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Contemporary Kitchen with Stainless Steel Worktops Ideas and Designs

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The Deerings – Harpenden
The Deerings – Harpenden
Audus KitchensAudus Kitchens
Great family open space, with that wow factor. Wanted a tall block of units with super-high storage- mainly for affect, but also back up storage. Island had to be a real show-stopper, so we designed a wraparound brushed stainless steel section over matt black units.
Old Ford
Old Ford
TL DESIGNTL DESIGN
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige splashback, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Family kitchen
Family kitchen
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo handless bespoke matt lacquer kitchen in Farrow & Ball Downpipe. Worksurface and splashback in Corian, Glacier White and on the island in stainless steel. Siemens appliances and Barazza flush / built-in gas hob. Westins ceiling extractor, Franke tap pull out nozzle in stainless steel and Quooker Boiling Water Tap. Evoline Power port pop up socket.
Lu-In+Dave: Squirrel Hill, PA
Lu-In+Dave: Squirrel Hill, PA
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Creating access to a new outdoor balcony, architect Mary Cerrone replaced the window with a full-pane glass door. The challenge of a narrow thoroughfare was overcome by implementing a sliding screen, which when opened slides into a pocket behind the refrigerator. By placing a focal point of bright color in the doorway, the room gains a feeling of greater depth, while the dying process of the wood mirrors that of the cabinetry. Door Hardware: Flat Track Series, barndoorhardware.com Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz Design: Mary Cerrone
Puppets' house
Puppets' house
Isabella Maruti e Paola Bonfante architetteIsabella Maruti e Paola Bonfante architette
Large contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Reforma en Calle Serrano
Reforma en Calle Serrano
UBA ARQUITECTURA S.L.UBA ARQUITECTURA S.L.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, an island, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
アジアンテイストリフォーム
アジアンテイストリフォーム
ギルド・デザイン一級建築士事務所ギルド・デザイン一級建築士事務所
撮影；小川重雄
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Tom's House - Jack's Point
Tom's House - Jack's Point
Anna-Marie Chin Architects LtdAnna-Marie Chin Architects Ltd
David Straight
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Dunedin with an island, black cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.
Australian Interior Design Awards 2015
Australian Interior Design Awards 2015
Australian Interior Design AwardsAustralian Interior Design Awards
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Sydney with black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel worktops.
Masterchef Kitchen
Masterchef Kitchen
Darren James InteriorsDarren James Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, green splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Wahroonga
Wahroonga
Andrew Dee @ Wonderful KitchensAndrew Dee @ Wonderful Kitchens
Contemporary Kitchen Gloss polyurethane Stainless steel & Quartz bench tops Splash back & integrated fridge Starphire glass
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Surry Hills House
Surry Hills House
Angus Mackenzie ArchitectAngus Mackenzie Architect
A tiny 65m site with only 3m of internal width posed some interesting design challenges. The Victorian terrace façade will have a loving touch up, however entering through the front door; a new kitchen has been inserted into the middle of the plan, before stepping up into a light filled new living room. Large timber bifold doors open out onto a timber deck and extend the living area into the compact courtyard. A simple green wall adds a punctuation mark of colour to the space. A two-storey light well, pulls natural light into the heart of the ground and first floor plan, with an operable skylight allowing stack ventilation to keep the interiors cool through the Summer months. The open plan design and simple detailing give the impression of a much larger space on a very tight urban site. Photography by Huw Lambert
Greenwich Village Brownstone Apartment
Greenwich Village Brownstone Apartment
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable design elements include: Roll and Hill Bluff City pendant. Photography: Francesco Bertocci
Design ideas for a small contemporary grey and cream kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
Chelsea loft
Chelsea loft
Maletz DesignMaletz Design
This Chelsea loft was transformed from a beat-up live-work space into a tranquil, light-filled home with oversized windows and high ceilings. The open floor plan created a new kitchen, dining area, and living room in one space, with two airy bedrooms and bathrooms at the other end of the layout. We used a pale, white oak flooring from LV Wood Floors throughout the space, and kept the color palette light and neutral. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with minimal hardware and a wide island with seating on one side. Appliances are Wolf and Subzero. Track lighting by Tech Lighting. Photo by Maletz Design
真冬でも暖かい【ZEH認定の家】（新築・注文住宅）
真冬でも暖かい【ZEH認定の家】（新築・注文住宅）
LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and beige worktops.
Matarangi Cabin
Matarangi Cabin
CAAHT Studio ArchitectsCAAHT Studio Architects
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Auckland with an integrated sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Governors Bay
Governors Bay
Daniel Cattle DecoratorsDaniel Cattle Decorators
Photo of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Hamilton with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Details: Dishes, once stored in upper cabinets, are now located in base cabinet drawers — a request by the client for aging in place. Heavy duty drawer hardware makes for easy operation. While it looks a bit tight, the adjacency to the dishwasher functions very well, our client reports. The flooring is sheet Marmoleum, and serves to nicely set apart the kitchen from adjacent spaces.
岡崎店モデルハウス
岡崎店モデルハウス
クラシスホーム株式会社クラシスホーム株式会社
Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Nagoya with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
誌面掲載例
誌面掲載例
バイザシーピクチャーズバイザシーピクチャーズ
鎌倉／ホームビルダー「楽居」の施工作品。鎌倉「アンジュ」
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Yokohama with stainless steel worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen with Stainless Steel 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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