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Contemporary Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Doug & Natalie's Kitchen
Doug & Natalie's Kitchen
Sebring Design BuildSebring Design Build
Rachael Ormond
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
pyle
pyle
Workshop11Workshop11
Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, composite countertops, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors and white worktops.
Carbon Mesa
Carbon Mesa
FITUCCI CUSTOM CABINETSFITUCCI CUSTOM CABINETS
Quarter sawn ash cabinets with matte white finish. White quartz surface & white oak wood floor. Un-varnished
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Beverly Place - Kitchen
Beverly Place - Kitchen
Studio Sarah Willmer ArchitectureStudio Sarah Willmer Architecture
Kitchen towards sink and window. Photography by Sharon Risedorph; In Collaboration with designer and client Stacy Eisenmann. For questions on this project please contact Stacy at Eisenmann Architecture. (www.eisenmannarchitecture.com)
Complete Home Remodel in Estero, FL
Complete Home Remodel in Estero, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The remodel solution for this client was a seamless process, as she possessed a clear vision and preferred a straightforward approach. Desiring a home environment characterized by cleanliness, simplicity, and serenity, she articulated her preferences with ease. Her discerning eye led her to select LVP flooring, providing the beauty of wood planks with the ease of maintenance. The pièce de résistance of the project was undoubtedly the kitchen countertops, crafted from stunning Quartzite Labradorite that evoked the depth of outer space.
Complete Home Remodel in Estero, FL
Complete Home Remodel in Estero, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The expansive island includes Quartzite Labradorite countertops, a GE Cafe Matte Black dishwasher and plenty of storage.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
VIA CAMPO AUREO KITCHEN
VIA CAMPO AUREO KITCHEN
Tomlinson Kitchen and BathTomlinson Kitchen and Bath
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
ЖК Лефортово парк
ЖК Лефортово парк
Ольга ТанцуринаОльга Танцурина
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Cottage Chic: White Oak Cabinets and Island Define Modern Elegance
Cottage Chic: White Oak Cabinets and Island Define Modern Elegance
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
White oak reigns supreme in this modern kitchen, adorning both the cabinets and the island with effortless grace. The cabinets, with their sleek design and light wood finish, bring a sense of warmth and sophistication to the space. Their smooth surfaces gleam in the natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons guests to gather and linger. At the center of it all stands the kitchen island, a masterpiece of white oak craftsmanship. Its clean lines and minimalist design exude contemporary flair, offering both functionality and style. The light hue of the wood brightens the room, while its natural grain adds texture and depth, creating a captivating focal point.
Californian Bungalow II
Californian Bungalow II
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
A full kitchen renovation including addition of skylights transformed a previously darker and tricky workspace into a light and bright entertainers kitchen.
Pamona Lake- Kitchen
Pamona Lake- Kitchen
Lindy Design BuildLindy Design Build
In designing the new layout for the kitchen, we decided to remove the pantry closet and expand into the former eat-in area. This gave us the opportunity to create a beautifully functional island with plenty of seating and prep space for multiple cooks in the kitchen. We were all still in love with the walnut flooring we installed during the first phase of this project and opted to lean into the classic tones and bring them into the cabinetry scheme. To balance all those gorgeous warm grains, we cooled the space down with a spunky hand painted tile that enlivens the space.
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Velin HomesVelin Homes
Designed by Pico Studios, this home in the St. Andrews neighbourhood of Calgary is a wonderful example of a modern Scandinavian farmhouse.
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Gaisford Flat
Gaisford Flat
Martins Camisuli ArchitectsMartins Camisuli Architects
It was a real pleasure to work with these clients to create a fusion of East Coast USA and Morocco in this North London Flat. A modest architectural intervention of rebuilding the rear extension on lower ground and creating a first floor bathroom over the same footprint. The project combines modern-eclectic interior design with twenty century vintage classics. The colour scheme of pinks, greens and coppers create a vibrant palette that sits comfortably within this period property.
Family home refurbishment Skerries
Family home refurbishment Skerries
Carton InteriorsCarton Interiors
A contemporary kitchen with green cabinets in slab door and with brass profile gola channel accent. Worktops in calcatta gold quartz. Flooring in large format tile and rich engineered hardwood.
Organic Modern Home Kitchen and Dining
Organic Modern Home Kitchen and Dining
TruKitchensTruKitchens
In this organic modern kitchen, Nut Brown walnut cabinets in a custom paneled door style from Grabill Cabinets show off the beauty of natural wood. The large format porcelain tile with prominent black veining used for the backsplash and range hood lend contrast and an organic silhouette. White Dove perimeter and upper cabinetry from Grabill Cabinets, along with white countertops and white pendant lighting, keep the color palette fresh and airy. The limited and clean-lined hardware selections fits the “less is more” aspect of organic modern interior design. Interior Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel; Architect: J. Visser Design; Builder: Insignia Homes; Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets; Range: Lacanche Citeaux “Classic” Range; Photo: Jenn Couture
Killiney House
Killiney House
RCD DESIGNRCD DESIGN
looking through glass crittal pocket doors to kitchen island.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Dublin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, laminate floors, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
45 BERGMANNKIEZ
45 BERGMANNKIEZ
By Andy INTERIORDESIGNBy Andy INTERIORDESIGN
Diese Küche ist ein Phänomen. Auf kleinsten Raum finden sehr viele Elektrogeräte ihren Platz, ohne ins Auge zu fallen. Waschmaschine, Kühlschrank, Spülmaschine, alles elegant versteckt hinter edlen Fronten in matter Optik
COLOMBES
COLOMBES
Delphine Steinberg - Design d'IntérieurDelphine Steinberg - Design d'Intérieur
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with no island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and beige worktops.
A Boca Beauty – contemporary Kitchen in Boca Raton
A Boca Beauty – contemporary Kitchen in Boca Raton
Bilotta Kitchen & HomeBilotta Kitchen & Home
Beauty meets practicality in this Florida Contemporary on a Boca golf course. The indoor – outdoor connection is established by running easy care wood-look porcelain tiles from the patio to all the public rooms. The clean-lined slab door has a narrow-raised perimeter trim, while a combination of rift-cut white oak and “Super White” balances earthy with bright. Appliances are paneled for continuity. Dramatic LED lighting illuminates the toe kicks and the island overhang. Instead of engineered quartz, these countertops are engineered marble: “Unique Statuario” by Compac. The same material is cleverly used for carved island panels that resemble cabinet doors. White marble chevron mosaics lend texture and depth to the backsplash. The showstopper is the divider between the secondary sink and living room. Fashioned from brushed gold square metal stock, its grid-and-rectangle motif references the home’s entry door. Wavy glass obstructs kitchen mess, yet still admits light. Brushed gold straps on the white hood tie in with the divider. Gold hardware, faucets and globe pendants add glamour. In the pantry, kitchen cabinetry is repeated, but here in all white with Caesarstone countertops. Flooring is laid diagonally. Matching panels front the wine refrigerator. Open cabinets display glassware and serving pieces. This project was done in collaboration with JBD JGA Design & Architecture and NMB Home Management Services LLC. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane. Photography by Nat Rea. Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.
Una cocina con vistas al mar: la versatilidad de Ak_Project
Una cocina con vistas al mar: la versatilidad de Ak_Project
Cafran CocinasCafran Cocinas
Este cliente posee unas vistas privilegiadas que quería disfrutar también desde su cocina, por ello decidió derribar la pared que la separaba del salón creando un espacio abierto desde el que vemos el mar desde cualquier punto de la estancia. Esta decisión ha sido todo un acierto ya que han ganado en amplitud y luminosidad. El modelo seleccionado para este proyecto por su alta versatilidad ha sido Ak_Project, junto a un equipamiento de primeras marcas con la más alta tecnología del mercado. No te lo pierdas y obtén inspiración para tu nueva cocina.El mobiliario y la encimera El mobiliario de Ak_Project de nuestro fabricante Arrital se ha elegido en diferentes acabados, por un lado tenemos el lacado «sand» color Castoro Ottawa en mate, que posee un tacto extra suave y elegante. La apertura de la puerta con el perfil «Step» proporciona un efecto visual minimalista al conjunto. Para generar contraste se ha elegido una laca en negro brillante en los muebles altos, creando un acabado espejo que refleja perfectamente las vistas, potenciando la luminosidad en la estancia. En la encimera tenemos un Dekton modelo Galema en 4 cm de espesor que combina perfectamente con el color de la puerta, obteniendo un sólido efecto monocromo. Sobre la distribución de los muebles, se ha elegido un frente recto con muebles altos y columnas junto a una isla central que es practicable por ambas caras, de manera que podemos estar cocinando y a la vez disfrutando de las vistas al mar. De la isla sale una barra sostenida por una pieza de cristal, que la hace visualmente mucho más ligera, con capacidad de hasta cuatro comensales. Los electrodomésticos Para los electrodomésticos nuestro cliente ha confiado en la exclusiva marca Miele, empezando por la inducción en el modelo KM7667FL con 620 mm de ancho y una superficie de inducción total Con@ctivity 3.0. El horno modelo H2860BO está en columna con el microondas modelo M2230SC ambos de Miele en acabado obsidian black. El frigorífico K37672ID y el lavavajillas G5260SCVI, ambos de Miele, están integrados para que la cocina sea más minimalista visualmente. La campana integrada al techo modelo PRF0146248 HIGHLIGHT GLASS de Elica en cristal blanco es potente, silenciosa y discreta, fundiéndose con el techo gracias a su diseño moderno y elegante. Por último, tenemos una pequeña vinoteca en la isla modelo WI156 de la marca Caple. En la zona de aguas tenemos el fregadero de la maca Blanco modelo Elon XL en color antracita, junto con un grifo de Schock modelo SC-550. Esta cocina cuenta con un triturador de alimentos de la marca SINKY, si quieres saber más sobre las ventajas de tener un triturador en la cocina haz clic aquí. También se han colocado complementos de Cucine Oggi para los interiores y algunos detalles como los enchufes integrados en la encimera de la isla. ¿Te ha gustado este proyecto de cocina con vistas al mar? ¡Déjanos un comentario!

Contemporary Open Plan 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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