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COOL RANCH
COOL RANCH
CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.
Built in 1949, this Edina home had a strong horizontal presence on the site, but through subsequent renovations the overall massing was lacking clarity and refinement and the entry was diminutive and uninviting. The roof and siding materials were aging, and important interior spaces were cramped and closed in. The house needed better light, better connection internally and out, and exterior updates to clarify and enhance the strengths of the home. The primary design evolved out of a celebration of the existing horizontality of the home and a recognition that a bigger home was not needed. By layering materiality and color, a new identity was created. A new cedar entry canopy slips out from under the previous roof line, extending further towards the street. This added warmth at the entry is echoed along the facade, creating a graceful rhythm and texture. The previous additions were re-clad with a darker material palette in order to anchor and unify the ends of the home. As the grade slopes down towards the back yard, horizontal bands are exposed, revealing the layering top to bottom. Combined, these few shifts in color and materiality allowed for a complete transformation of the home. The interior is reflective of the material and color palette used outside. The main living spaces are opened up and connected while strengthening the original symmetry of the more formal linear alignment of rooms. A whole new kitchen relocates the center of the home and makes more fluid the daily life of this young family. The house is fully transformed inside and out, all without adding more square feet. Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-in-Charge Nate Dodge
Bhumaika
Bhumaika
SpaceshootSpaceshoot
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Bengaluru with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Marlin LB
Marlin LB
Interior ConsultantsInterior Consultants
Contemporary Mark Singer Architecture remodeled to its finest of horizontal walnut cabinets and quartz counter tops
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors and white worktops.
ЖК "Сердце Столицы"
ЖК "Сердце Столицы"
Дарья РыбакДарья Рыбак
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
Apartment at Carmicheal Road,Mumbai
Apartment at Carmicheal Road,Mumbai
ns*a Architecture and Interiorsns*a Architecture and Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Mumbai with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Reforma pensada para ordenar ¡4.000 libros!
Reforma pensada para ordenar ¡4.000 libros!
Carla Capdevila FotografíaCarla Capdevila Fotografía
Fotografía: Carla Capdevila / © Houzz España 2019
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Sleek and Stylish Remodel
Sleek and Stylish Remodel
Interiors by J. CurryInteriors by J. Curry
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Village at Silverleaf
Village at Silverleaf
Cullum HomesCullum Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Devinely Modern and Refined Apartment Rue Bonaparte
Devinely Modern and Refined Apartment Rue Bonaparte
Lichelle Silvestry InteriorsLichelle Silvestry Interiors
The interior of this parisian apartment is classically beautiful, thanks to a restrained color palette.The sole color shade present in the living room is a combination of shades of cream and gray giving a warm and cozier feel to the elegant space. #kitchendecoration #kitchen #classic #beige #luxury #interiordesign #designer #decoration #parisianstyle #marble
Industrial-Inspired Timber & White Kitchen Transformation
Industrial-Inspired Timber & White Kitchen Transformation
Transform-A-SpaceTransform-A-Space
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, yellow floors and grey worktops.
Canal de l'Ourcq
Canal de l'Ourcq
Agence Olivia ClorAgence Olivia Clor
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, brown worktops, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floors.
Flatiron NYC Condominium
Flatiron NYC Condominium
YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design AtriumYZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium
Daniel Wang Photography
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Black and White Kitchen - Hillsboro
Black and White Kitchen - Hillsboro
Adapt Interior DesignAdapt Interior Design
Mid-sized contemporary kitchen remodel, u-shaped with island featuring white shaker cabinets, black granite and quartz countertops, marble mosaic backsplash with black hardware, induction cooktop and paneled hood. Cabinet Finishes: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Wall Color: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Perimeter Countertop: Pental Quartz "Absolute Black Granite Honed" Island Countertop: Pental Quartz "Arezzo" Backsplash: Bedrosians "White Cararra Marble Random Linear Mosaic"
Elsternwick Apartment
Elsternwick Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Austin Westlake
Austin Westlake
Tribe Design GroupTribe Design Group
Photo by Kate Turpin Zimmerman
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Guggenhill Residence
Guggenhill Residence
KA DesignWorksKA DesignWorks
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel
Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
After photo of guest house kitchenette F8 Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors, white worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Philadelphia Blue & White Kitchen
Philadelphia Blue & White Kitchen
Kitchen MagicKitchen Magic
Residing in Philadelphia, it only seemed natural for a blue and white color scheme. The combination of Satin White and Colonial Blue creates instant drama in this refaced kitchen. Cambria countertop in Weybourne, include a waterfall side on the peninsula that elevate the design. An elegant backslash in a taupe ceramic adds a subtle backdrop. Photography: Christian Giannelli www.christiangiannelli.com/
Saussaye
Saussaye
ARCHIPELLESARCHIPELLES
Crédits photo: Alexis Paoli
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, porcelain flooring, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floors.
Mount Lawley Kitchen & Cabinetry
Mount Lawley Kitchen & Cabinetry
Retreat DesignRetreat Design
Another 2018 example of Black Fenix NTM © being used to great effect for this extensive whole house renovation! For this renovation in Mount Lawley a combination of white laminate, walnut effect laminate and black Fenix © were used to create contrast and drama in the kitchen area. Arrital's walnut effect laminate has been a popular door finish this year! It is very competitively priced and has come up beautifully on all the projects it has featured. The walnut colour assists to soften an area when used in the same space as black Fenix ©. To further soften this kitchen area, Caesarstone's rugged concrete was used on the breakfast bar providing a gray backdrop for the rest of the kitchen. Retreat Design provided the cabinetry for all areas of this whole house renovation, including study nooks and an outdoor BBQ area. The cabinetry pricing was kept competitive through the use of white laminate cabinetry coupled with feature cabinetry to higher specification in areas such as the kitchen.

Contemporary U-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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