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Contemporary U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Venice Warm Modern
Venice Warm Modern
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback and a breakfast bar.
Before & After Caulfield Kitchen
Before & After Caulfield Kitchen
Christine Austin DesignChristine Austin Design
Extra wide drawers can be a challenge. By having custom interior drawer fittings they provide space for the most used utensils and items at the island. We did a knife count to determine where and how much knife block storage was required and then divided up the rest of the drawers for the cutlery and utiensils.
Washington, D.C. - Contemporary - Kitchen Design
Washington, D.C. - Contemporary - Kitchen Design
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Washington, D.C. - Contemporary - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer Photography by Bob Narod http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/
GoodFellas Construction
GoodFellas Construction
GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTIONGOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION
U-shape white kitchen with vita maple kitchen cabinets and beige stone counter tops.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback and brown floors.
Berkeley Kitchen & Bathroom
Berkeley Kitchen & Bathroom
Levitch Associates, IncorporatedLevitch Associates, Incorporated
Close up view of Peninsula with eating area. Photo by Sunny Grewal
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
A Wurster Revival
A Wurster Revival
Butler Armsden ArchitectsButler Armsden Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with open cabinets.
Casa Melanzana
Casa Melanzana
Harris Architects, PLLCHarris Architects, PLLC
Jeff Miller
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, a single-bowl sink, coloured appliances and an island.
Cool, Calm and Collected Central Park West Apartment
Cool, Calm and Collected Central Park West Apartment
Gleicher Design - Architecture & InteriorsGleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors
Durston Saylor
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, a submerged sink, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
Contemporary Design with Classical Detailing
Contemporary Design with Classical Detailing
Robyn Labb KitchensRobyn Labb Kitchens
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Auckland with shaker cabinets, stainless steel worktops and white splashback.
Rockville, Maryland Kitchen Remodel
Rockville, Maryland Kitchen Remodel
JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENSJACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS
This flip up and slide in appliance garage door allows for easy access and storage of countertop applainces. Olson Photographic, LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and marble splashback.
Rockville, Maryland Kitchen Remodel
Rockville, Maryland Kitchen Remodel
JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENSJACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS
This stunning Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Inc. contemporary kitchen remodel was honored as a "Trends Top 50 American Kitchens 2012 - 2013. It features a white painted cabinetry coupled with Flat Cut oak island cabinets. Olson Photographic, LLC
Green Point Rated
Green Point Rated
Jetton Construction, Inc.Jetton Construction, Inc.
Helen Degenhardt, JSW/D Architects. This newly constructed contemporary home in the Berkeley Hills has clean lines coupled with a peaceful assembly of light, color, and space. The many sustainable elements in this Green Point Rated structure include fly ash in concrete, super insulation, radiant heat, solar PV, solar hot water, grey water, rain water catchment for in-home use, FSC lumber, and a central vacuum. This ecologically sound home was published in the Fine Homebuilding, Houses Issue, 2011.
Kitchen with a View
Kitchen with a View
Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLCStuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLC
Jon Miller/Hedrich Blessing
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with quartz worktops, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
2012 Parade Of Homes--Dominion
2012 Parade Of Homes--Dominion
Kyle Lindsey Custom HomesKyle Lindsey Custom Homes
7500 Sq. Ft. 2012 Parade House Dominion Subdivision
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Mountain Home Kitchen
Mountain Home Kitchen
Mosaic Interiors SFMosaic Interiors SF
Kitchen, wood floor, stone wall, stone column, indoor-outdoor, seamless flow, concrete counter, integral sink, concrete sink, glass wall, glass cabinets, open, natural, art wall, books, photography display, Mosaic Architects, Mosaic Interiors, Jim Bartsch Photographer
Contemporary Townhome -- Kitchen
Contemporary Townhome -- Kitchen
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
photo by Jeffrey Freeman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige splashback.
modern kitchen open to family room
modern kitchen open to family room
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, white cabinets, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Greenbrae, CA
Greenbrae, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops and white splashback.
Monarch Bay
Monarch Bay
Payton AddisonPayton Addison
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
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

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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