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Contemporary Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Fruit Box
Fruit Box
nimtim Architectsnimtim Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary grey and white open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, lino flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Zig Zag Roof House
Zig Zag Roof House
Henry WoideHenry Woide
Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: 4SArchitecture
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with vinyl flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island and a vaulted ceiling.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
KOSS design+build, pllcKOSS design+build, pllc
The main kitchen is a combination of real oak veneer and matte laminate cabinets. A textured wood ceiling delineates the kitchen area from the main living and dining areas. The raised area of the island is an oak cantilevered section that provides seating on each side.
Фото реализованного интерьера квартиры в г.Сестрорецк
Фото реализованного интерьера квартиры в г.Сестрорецк
Студия дизайна и ремонта Полины ВольговичСтудия дизайна и ремонта Полины Вольгович
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Meopham Kitchen
Meopham Kitchen
piqupiqu
This all white kitchen in Meopham features an almost perfectly symmetrical design with a large waterfall kitchen island. Empira White Caesarstone was chosen for the work surfaces and matching full height stunning splashback. A Bora induction hob and stylish appliances from Siemens complete the sophisticated look and create a sociable living space that will not only be functional, but a pleasure to cook and entertain in.
Pool House Kitchen
Pool House Kitchen
Silver BirchSilver Birch
Pool House Kitchen
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, tonge and groove splashback, black appliances, cement flooring, grey floors, white worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
Harbourview House
Harbourview House
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury
JMR Designs, Inc.JMR Designs, Inc.
Soft grey and neutral tones, glass and chrome expandable dining table, custom wood cabinetry in the kitchen and media built in.
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Tonal Harmony Kitchen Detail
Tonal Harmony Kitchen Detail
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.
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
Stella House
Stella House
DEMO ArchitectsDEMO Architects
The kitchen is open to the living room. A central island offers a casual space to cook together, have a drink and socialize while preparing dinner
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and exposed beams.
Sloans Lake New Build
Sloans Lake New Build
Studio ShelterStudio Shelter
Modern black and white kitchen, marble waterfall counter top, Kate Spade pendants, Arte wallcovering, Jonathan Adler Chandelier and Sam the dog
Medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Vicksburg ADU
Vicksburg ADU
InchoateInchoate
Photos by Brian Reitz, Creative Vision Studios
Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and brown worktops.
Moore St House
Moore St House
BD Building DesignBD Building Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Garden Villa
Garden Villa
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Квартира в ЖК "Звонарский", 128 м2
Квартира в ЖК "Звонарский", 128 м2
Natalie VershininaNatalie Vershinina
Medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Квартира в ЖК Ясный в современном стиле
Квартира в ЖК Ясный в современном стиле
Студия дизайна интерьера ArtGartСтудия дизайна интерьера ArtGart
Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white appliances, brown floors and black worktops.
Brookland Transformation
Brookland Transformation
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Жк Лахта Плаза
Жк Лахта Плаза
Zina MalyshevaZina Malysheva
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
TAHAN - le confort monacal
TAHAN - le confort monacal
maéma architectesmaéma architectes
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and beige worktops.

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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