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Contemporary U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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New Construction Hinsdale Home
New Construction Hinsdale Home
SG Home BuildersSG Home Builders
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Projet Saint-Antoine
Projet Saint-Antoine
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Au centre de la cuisine se trouve un îlot spacieux, le véritable point focal de la pièce revêtu d’un élégant comptoir en marbre blanc. Des luminaires suspendus au-dessus de l’îlot ajoutent une lumière douce et chaleureuse.
Brighton Villa
Brighton Villa
rosstang architectsrosstang architects
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Family Friendly in Fairbanks
Family Friendly in Fairbanks
Design Studio WestDesign Studio West
This Fairbanks ranch kitchen remodel project masterfully blends a contemporary matte finished cabinetry front with the warmth and texture of wire brushed oak veneer. The result is a stunning and sophisticated space that is both functional and inviting. The inspiration for this kitchen remodel came from the desire to create a space that was both modern and timeless. A place that a young family can raise their children and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Vivienda Particular - Mitre
Vivienda Particular - Mitre
Ujo+PartnersUjo+Partners
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, grey floors, grey worktops and an island.
French Riviera
French Riviera
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Paris with beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
Une maison haute en couleur
Une maison haute en couleur
Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'IntérieurAlexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur
Dans cette maison datant de 1993, il y avait une grande perte de place au RDCH; Les clients souhaitaient une rénovation totale de ce dernier afin de le restructurer. Ils rêvaient d'un espace évolutif et chaleureux. Nous avons donc proposé de re-cloisonner l'ensemble par des meubles sur mesure et des claustras. Nous avons également proposé d'apporter de la lumière en repeignant en blanc les grandes fenêtres donnant sur jardin et en retravaillant l'éclairage. Et, enfin, nous avons proposé des matériaux ayant du caractère et des coloris apportant du peps!
Van Dyck Dr. Sunnyvale
Van Dyck Dr. Sunnyvale
Method RemodelingMethod Remodeling
Complete kitchen renovation with blue shaker-style cabinets with gold handles, white countertop, and butcher block kitchen island.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
A creative design for a compact space in a period home.
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with composite countertops and white worktops.
Clean White U Shaped Kitchen with Walk In Pantry
Clean White U Shaped Kitchen with Walk In Pantry
Hawkesbury KitchensHawkesbury Kitchens
- Subway Tiles - Stone Benchtop - Shaker Cabinetry - Black Handles - U Shaped Kitchen - Concealed Walk in Pantry
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, a breakfast bar, white floors and white worktops.
Nobilia Flash
Nobilia Flash
Kitchen ConceptKitchen Concept
Белая кухня с барной стойкой от немецкой фабрики nobilia.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Pi_Pad
Pi_Pad
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
West Hollywood Condo
West Hollywood Condo
popix designspopix designs
Small kitchen with open shelving.
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Navy and white high gloss units with Silestone Calcutta Gold worktops
Navy and white high gloss units with Silestone Calcutta Gold worktops
Zara Kitchen DesignZara Kitchen Design
Our clients selected a combination of navy and white high gloss units with Silestone Calcutta Gold worktops for their new kitchen. We explored several layout options including a design with a peninsular. Our clients settled on a design without the peninsular but with the fridge/freezer on the end of the sink run. This location meant that fridge could be easily accessed from the dining area as well as the kitchen. The new kitchen looks fabulous and has lots of practical storage solutions which include: A pull-out larder An integrated bin unit A narrow pull-out unit for oils and cooking sauces Wide pan drawers and a cutlery under the hob Le Mans corner unit A wall unit modified to fit a around pillar so every bit of available space can be used
Реализованный проект трёхкомнатной квартиры в современном стиле, г. Уфа.
Реализованный проект трёхкомнатной квартиры в современном стиле, г. Уфа.
Анастасия ГабдрахимоваАнастасия Габдрахимова
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and black worktops.
Restauro Appartamento Via Magnolie
Restauro Appartamento Via Magnolie
Arch. Alessandra CiprianiArch. Alessandra Cipriani
Open space con cucina, corner breakfast studiati nel minimo dettaglio
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Florence with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Lincoln Park Japandi Loft
Lincoln Park Japandi Loft
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
The kitchen pulls in Japandi-influence with rift-cut white-oak cabinets, a simple textural backsplash and an oversized stone hood.
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Harmony Colombes
Harmony Colombes
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Une maison de maître du XIXème, entièrement rénovée, aménagée et décorée pour démarrer une nouvelle vie. Le RDC est repensé avec de nouveaux espaces de vie et une belle cuisine ouverte ainsi qu’un bureau indépendant. Aux étages, six chambres sont aménagées et optimisées avec deux salles de bains très graphiques. Le tout en parfaite harmonie et dans un style naturellement chic.
Kitchen Living Area
Kitchen Living Area
The House Ministry LimitedThe House Ministry Limited
Photo of a medium sized contemporary grey and teal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
Beautiful warm wood and white kitchen with large size island that seats 5. Off to the right through the hallway is a pantry and butlers serving area that runs adjacent to the dining room. It is about mixing materials in today's kitchens. So, a combination of cabinetry stain and paint finishes adds interest to a 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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