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Contemporary L-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Blackheath loft
Blackheath loft
PlaceDesign Kitchens and InteriorsPlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors
This kitchen was initially a U shape separate room off the corridor. It was dark and isolated from the rest of the apartment. We decided to knock down the walls separating it from the living area and design this small but stunning and practical kitchen.
Kuhlmann Bespoke RAL lacquered kitchen
Kuhlmann Bespoke RAL lacquered kitchen
Arlington InteriorsArlington Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a feature wall.
Contemporary farmhouse kitchen
Contemporary farmhouse kitchen
TaylorMade by StantonTaylorMade by Stanton
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, black appliances, an island, black worktops, a single-bowl sink, green cabinets and brown floors.
Grade II Listed Warehouse Apartment, Wapping, London
Grade II Listed Warehouse Apartment, Wapping, London
Adelina Iliev PhotographyAdelina Iliev Photography
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Extension, Waterloo
Extension, Waterloo
Up ArchitectsUp Architects
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Arcadian Place, Putney
Arcadian Place, Putney
Interior Design Concepts ltdInterior Design Concepts ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with an island, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and grey floors.
Home Reno Autumn 2020
Home Reno Autumn 2020
COR LondonCOR London
Effective kitchen design is the process of combining layout, surfaces, appliances and design details to form a cooking space that's easy to use and fun to cook and socialise in. Pairing colours can be a challenge - there’s no doubt about it. If you dare to be adventurous, purple presents a playful option for your kitchen interior. Cream tiles and cabinets work incredibly well as a blank canvas, which means you can be as bright or as dark as you fancy when it comes to using purple..
Staged to sell - Vacant Penthouse Apartment
Staged to sell - Vacant Penthouse Apartment
Coastal Home StylingCoastal Home Styling
Open plan kitchen space dressed & styled
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dorset with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
113 Willow Ave - Hoboken
113 Willow Ave - Hoboken
Comstock Home Renovations LLCComstock Home Renovations LLC
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Central Park West
Central Park West
German Kitchen CenterGerman Kitchen Center
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, quartz worktops and stone slab splashback.
Organic Modern
Organic Modern
Atwood: Fine Architectural CabinetryAtwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry
Organic Modern kitchen in cabinetry combination of Natural Bamboo Veneer with black glaze and Charcoal paint grade slab doors. Sleek waterfall countertop integrated with Bamboo Veneer bar seating.
Flora Kitchen
Flora Kitchen
Robert Koch DesignsRobert Koch Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Painted Cabinets
Painted Cabinets
Everingham DesignEveringham Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Columbus with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Washington Loft
Washington Loft
Avenue Builders, LLCAvenue Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, an island, stainless steel appliances and a submerged sink.
Breakwater
Breakwater
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and grey worktops.
Radue Homes Spec Home - The Reserve at Meadow Ridge Subdivision
Radue Homes Spec Home - The Reserve at Meadow Ridge Subdivision
Radue Homes Inc.Radue Homes Inc.
Kitchen with Cobsa White Crackle Back Splash with Brick Pattern Inset, White Cabinetry by Showcase Kitchens Inc, Taccoa Sandpoint Wood Flooring, Granite by The Granite Company
Black Kitchen Cabinets in Contemporary Home
Black Kitchen Cabinets in Contemporary Home
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Black flat-panel cabinets painted in lacquer tinted to Benjamin Moore's BM 2124-10, "Wrought Iron", by Paper Moon Painting.
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Contemporary L-shaped Kitchen 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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