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Contemporary U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Communities - Herriman, UT (37)
Communities - Herriman, UT (37)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and white worktops.
Small U Shape Kitchen - Kensington, London
Small U Shape Kitchen - Kensington, London
Elan KitchensElan Kitchens
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and black worktops.
Appleton Way
Appleton Way
Peters ArchitecturePeters Architecture
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
West End 2018 Parade Home
West End 2018 Parade Home
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Kitchen Remodel - Oaklyn, South Jersey
Kitchen Remodel - Oaklyn, South Jersey
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern Grey Kitchen
Modern Grey Kitchen
Flippa Interiors LtdFlippa Interiors Ltd
An over-sized light pendant brings a focal point to the cooking area.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with an island, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and beige worktops.
Thierry
Thierry
Montmarin Interior DesignMontmarin Interior Design
meero
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops and multi-coloured splashback.
Open Concept Urban Modern Home Renovation
Open Concept Urban Modern Home Renovation
Y InteriorsY Interiors
Photo by TwistTours.com
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors and white worktops.
Penthouse RB Berlin-Pankow
Penthouse RB Berlin-Pankow
AXEL KRANZ PHOTOGRAPHAXEL KRANZ PHOTOGRAPH
http://www.axelkranz.de/
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and black worktops.
Woodrow Wilson Dr. (Hollywood Hills)
Woodrow Wilson Dr. (Hollywood Hills)
Creative BuildersCreative Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, brown worktops and metro tiled splashback.
Modern Farmhouse | Astro Design | Ottawa, Canada
Modern Farmhouse | Astro Design | Ottawa, Canada
Astro Design CentreAstro Design Centre
Design & Supply by Astro Design Timeless yet fresh in its aesthetic and efficient in its layout, this beautiful kitchen is sure to become a well used and thoroughly enjoyed heart and hub of this new home. Dornbracht Faucet, Galley Workstation, Aster Cabinetry, Kolbe Windows Floor: Craft Brevik Rustic White Oak 8" Wire Planks (all available via Astro) Ottawa, Canada JVL Photography
Küchen
Küchen
WERKraumKÜCHEWERKraumKÜCHE
Exklusive, schwarze Wohnküche mit Holzakzenten für die ganze Familie in Erlangen. Zu einer gelungenen Küchenplanung tragen nicht nur hochwertige Materialien, sondern auch eine durchdachte Linienführung bei den Fronten und ein Beleuchtungskonzept bei.
Modern Kitchen in a Tudor-style Home
Modern Kitchen in a Tudor-style Home
Bilotta Kitchen & HomeBilotta Kitchen & Home
This kitchen is a result of updating a Tudor-style home with a more modern aesthetic. The 12’ island, with a Super White Pental Quartz countertop, is larger than the kitchen was prior to the renovation. A combination of finishes were used – dark horizontal grain cabinetry mixed with a horizontal, grainier pattern for the island and range wall (horizontal patterns were used to emphasize the length of the room). The wall cabinets are steel and glass to lighten up the back wall with Calcutta Gold Marble backsplash from Artistic Tile. The range wall is the most used area, with a Kyoto Steel tile backsplash. The 48” professional series range is flanked by spice drawers, a large pantry (left), and the 30” refrigerator (right). A secondary sink was placed behind the chef with a knife block and knife drawer for easy food prep. The opposite end of the island is for entertaining – with the bar, tall freezer column, and wine cooler. Bilotta Designer: Senior Designer, Paula Greer, CKD. Architect: Mario Canteros, Canteros & Zorilla Architecture. GC: Stephen Moliterno, M.J.S. Contracting Corp. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye
LESLIEVILLE CONVERSION KITCHEN
LESLIEVILLE CONVERSION KITCHEN
BZ InteriorsBZ Interiors
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Butchart Drive Renovation
Butchart Drive Renovation
Contact Renovations & Custom Homes Ltd.Contact Renovations & Custom Homes Ltd.
Custom Kitchen with large island with waterfall end
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble worktops, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Carmichael
Carmichael
Vitex Innovation Inc.Vitex Innovation Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and beige floors.
Bonham Terrace
Bonham Terrace
Tornbjerg DesignTornbjerg Design
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and grey floors.
Reto
Reto
Koivu LtdKoivu Ltd
View of the sink and hob. The sink is from the 1810 Company. Altan Omer (photography@altamomer.com)
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and black floors.
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Open Concept Kitchen. White on White with Charcoal Stained Island. Marble tops
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, an island, shaker cabinets, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Kitchen Extension - Stoke Newington
Kitchen Extension - Stoke Newington
Architect Your HomeArchitect Your Home
Simple grey kitchen with its elegant proportions fits seamlessly into this gracious space and benefits from an amazing view into the garden which enhances the felling of openness

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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