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Contemporary U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Horizontal Grain Match Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry
Horizontal Grain Match Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry
Pacific Northwest CabinetryPacific Northwest Cabinetry
Cabinetry only by Pacific Northwest Cabinetry: Horizontal Grain Matched Custom Walnut Cabinets in SE Portland Home
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement grenoblois
Rénovation complète d'un appartement grenoblois
Lifestyle DecorationLifestyle Decoration
Sandrine Rivière
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grenoble with grey cabinets, wood worktops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, a breakfast bar and brown worktops.
Cocina en Puerta de Hierro
Cocina en Puerta de Hierro
Neuhaus ad hocNeuhaus ad hoc
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Going to California
Going to California
Katrina Caso DesignKatrina Caso Design
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
FourSeasons
FourSeasons
FAB ArchitectureFAB Architecture
Nick Johnson
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and marble worktops.
Frazier Peters Remodel
Frazier Peters Remodel
Titus Built, LLCTitus Built, LLC
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, granite worktops, brick splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Warm Contemporary
Warm Contemporary
Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and BathsGlen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths
Alise O'Brien Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in St Louis with an island, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring and green splashback.
Corona Del Mar Beach Bungalow
Corona Del Mar Beach Bungalow
By DesignBy Design
The kitchen is a mix of exquisite detail and simple design solutions. Cabinetry is installed with a 1" shadow line to create the illusion that it is floating beneath the counters. Fully integrated appliance panels add to the minimalist feel of the space and allow the range to be the focal center of the space. Dave Adams Photography
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Susan Brook InteriorsSusan Brook Interiors
This kitchen was totally transformed from the existing floor plan. I used a mix of horizontal walnut grain with painted cabinets. A huge amount of storage in all the drawers as well in the doors of the cooker hood and a little bread storage pull out that is usually wasted space. My signature corner drawers this time just having 2 drawers as i wanted a 2 drawer look all around the perimeter.You will see i even made the sink doors "look" like 2 drawers. There is a designated cooking area which my client loves with all his knives/spices/utensils etc all around him. I reduced the depth of the cabinets on one side to still allow for my magic number pass through space, this area has pocket doors that hold appliances keeping them hidden but accessible. My clients are thrilled with the finished look.
NW Portland Town Home
NW Portland Town Home
L.EvansDesignGroup,incL.EvansDesignGroup,inc
The original floor plan of this townhome had the kitchen surrounded with sheetrock walls and no view. Removing the walls and creating an open plan kitchen resulted in an "Awarding Winning" kitchen for my homeowners.
Contemporary, clean, warm kitchen
Contemporary, clean, warm kitchen
Kristin Lam InteriorsKristin Lam Interiors
Clean, contemporary white oak slab cabinets with a white Chroma Crystal White countertop. Cabinets are set off with sleek stainless steel handles. The appliances are also stainless steel. The diswasher is Bosch, the refridgerator is a Kenmore professional built-in, stainless steel. The hood is stainless and glass from Futuro, Venice model. The double oven is stainless steel from LG. The stainless wine cooler is Uline. the stainless steel built-in microwave is form GE. The irridescent glass back splash that sets off the floating bar cabinet and surrounds window is Vihara Irridescent 1 x 4 glass in Puka. Perfect for entertaining. The floors are Italian ceramic planks that look like hardwood in a driftwood color. Simply gorgeous. Lighting is recessed and kept to a minimum to maintain the crisp clean look the client was striving for. I added a pop of orange and turquoise (not seen in the photos) for pillows on a bench as well as on the accessories. Cabinet fabricator, Mark Klindt ~ www.creativewoodworks.info
Soft Mood Trinité
Soft Mood Trinité
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Un appartement familial haussmannien rénové, aménagé et agrandi avec la création d'un espace parental suite à la réunion de deux lots. Les fondamentaux classiques des pièces sont conservés et revisités tout en douceur avec des matériaux naturels et des couleurs apaisantes.
Двухярусная квартира в г.Пушкин
Двухярусная квартира в г.Пушкин
Ирина Халезова | iDworkshopИрина Халезова | iDworkshop
Яркая кухня со вторым светом
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, beige floors and a feature wall.
Projet Castellet
Projet Castellet
Studio LoviStudio Lovi
LA DEMANDE Pour leur projet de maison en construction, mes client ont souhaité se faire accompagner sur l'aménagement intérieur concernant le choix des couleurs et matériaux, en passant par les papiers peints. LE PROJET LA PIÈCE À VIVRE : À travers un fil conducteur assez contemporain mais avec une dominance boisée et quelques touches de couleurs, la pièce à vivre, ouverte sur la cuisine, est chaleureuse et conviviale. Un meuble bibliothèque sur mesure viendra arboré la télévision ainsi qu'un insert de cheminée visible également de côté depuis la salle à manger. Au coeur de la cuisine, un ilot central permettra de s'attabler pour un repas sur le pouce et de cuisiner en ayant un oeil sur la pièce à vivre. Les façades en bois apporte du caractère et de la chaleur et viennent ainsi contraster le plan de travail et faïence Rem Natural de chez Consentino. LA SALLE DE BAIN PARENTALE : Colorée et haut-de-gamme, un carrelage en marbre de Grespania Ceramica donne du cachet et l'élégance à la pièce. Le meuble vasque couleur terre cuite apporte la touche colorée. LA SALLE DE BAIN DES ENFANTS : Ludique et colorée, la salle de bain des enfants se la joue graphique et texturée. Un carrelage géométrique permet de donner du dynamisme et la touche colorée. UNE ENTRÉE FONCTIONNELLE : Qui n'a jamais rêvé d'avoir de grands rangements pour une entrée fonctionnelle ? C'est chose faite avec ces grands placards sur-mesure en chêne qui viendront rappeler les menuiseries. Un papier peint panoramique géométrique Pablo Emeraude/gris signé Casamance est installé dans la cage d'escalier et vient faire le lien avec la couleur Light Blue No.22 Farrow&Ball.
Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon
Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Dans l’entrée - qui donne accès à la cuisine ouverte astucieusement agencée en U, au coin parents et à la pièce de vie - notre attention est instantanément portée sur la jolie teinte « Brun Murcie » des menuiseries, sublimée par l’iconique lampe Flowerpot de And Tradition.
Réunion de deux appartements
Réunion de deux appartements
Bertina Minel architectureBertina Minel architecture
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
LOUVRE
LOUVRE
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : BCDF Studio
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Пасхальный дом в Домодедово
Пасхальный дом в Домодедово
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Photo of a medium sized contemporary grey and white u-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Lindsay Court Stage 2
Lindsay Court Stage 2
Lisa Cannon Interior DesignLisa Cannon Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, black appliances, a breakfast bar and white worktops.

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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