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Contemporary L-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Chic
Contemporary Chic
KW DesignsKW Designs
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Sliding Doors . la cuisine
Sliding Doors . la cuisine
ABACO | architecture et designABACO | architecture et design
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, an island, black worktops, a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and grey floors.
Maison Dhuys
Maison Dhuys
Atelier AimAtelier Aim
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, an island and brown worktops.
Jenkins Street
Jenkins Street
StylepointStylepoint
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
Wright Custom Cabinets Perimeter Cabinets: Sherwin Williams Heron Plume Island Cabinets & Floating Shelves: Natural Walnut Countertops: Quartzite New Tahiti Suede Sink: Blanco Ikon Anthracite
Cloverdale House
Cloverdale House
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Travis Peterson
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Coastal Home - Gualala, CA
Coastal Home - Gualala, CA
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, brown worktops and a wood ceiling.
Сколково парк
Сколково парк
Студия дизайна Белякова & КараяниСтудия дизайна Белякова & Караяни
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black appliances, multiple islands, grey floors and black worktops.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Bishop DesignBishop Design
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Wildwood - Kitchen
Wildwood - Kitchen
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Bayfront Beauty
Bayfront Beauty
April BallietteApril Balliette
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Clear Cove Lane
Clear Cove Lane
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Designed by Jessica Koltun in Dallas, TX. Blue island paired with white cabinets and a marble backsplash. Shiplap and wood custom hood. Glass globe pendant lighting by restoration hardware. Black faucet, Dal Tile countertops. Gold and clear lucite counter stools. Light wood flooring, shaker inset cabinetry, custom island in Sherwin Williams paint color. Gold handle hardware, wine beverage fridge, window lets in natural light. Modern, contemporary, coastal, California, neutral kitchen design.
Wyndham Beach House
Wyndham Beach House
Sky Architect StudioSky Architect Studio
we created a practical, L-shaped kitchen layout with an island bench integrated into the “golden triangle” that reduces steps between sink, stovetop and refrigerator for efficient use of space and ergonomics. Instead of a splashback, windows are slotted in between the kitchen benchtop and overhead cupboards to allow natural light to enter the generous kitchen space. Overhead cupboards have been stretched to ceiling height to maximise storage space. Timber screening was installed on the kitchen ceiling and wrapped down to form a bookshelf in the living area, then linked to the timber flooring. This creates a continuous flow and draws attention from the living area to establish an ambience of natural warmth, creating a minimalist and elegant kitchen. The island benchtop is covered with extra large format porcelain tiles in a 'Calacatta' profile which are have the look of marble but are scratch and stain resistant. The 'crisp white' finish applied on the overhead cupboards blends well into the 'natural oak' look over the lower cupboards to balance the neutral timber floor colour.
Randwick Project
Randwick Project
Braeside Building & JoineryBraeside Building & Joinery
Classic, clean, contemporary kitchen with a timber veneer detail bookshelf.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Кухня в стиле минимализм
Кухня в стиле минимализм
«ДемидовА.» | МЕБЕЛЬ | ДИЗАЙН«ДемидовА.» | МЕБЕЛЬ | ДИЗАЙН
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, no island, white floors and white worktops.
Fort Lauderdale New Design
Fort Lauderdale New Design
Meredith Marlow InteriorsMeredith Marlow Interiors
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white floors and white worktops.
Boca Raton
Boca Raton
The Hill GroupThe Hill Group
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.
Winter Street Townhouse
Winter Street Townhouse
Charles Maccora DesignCharles Maccora Design
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Geelong with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Boerum Hill Duplex
Boerum Hill Duplex
Mago ArchitectureMago Architecture
The kitchen features cesarstone countertops with maple cabinets below. The island inverts this motif with a maple countertop and white cabinets below. The existing door and window to the roof terrace were replaced with Kolbe&Kolbe Historic windows.
PARIS 11 / ST MAUR
PARIS 11 / ST MAUR
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black 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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