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Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Spencer Toy
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, grey worktops, dark wood cabinets and beige floors.
Reaching New Heights
Reaching New Heights
Griffin DesignsGriffin Designs
Photo credit: Peter Rymwid
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with quartz worktops, an island, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, integrated appliances, stone slab splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and brown splashback.
Axboe
Axboe
Klima ArchitectureKlima Architecture
Kerri Fukkai
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
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Island Condo
Island Condo
JMA INTERIOR DESIGNJMA INTERIOR DESIGN
Brantley Photography
This is an example of a coastal kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Cuisine "LA CASE KANAK"
Cuisine "LA CASE KANAK"
Atelier Nadège NariAtelier Nadège Nari
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Nantes with open cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Wynkoop – French Country Redesign of Contemporary Home
Wynkoop – French Country Redesign of Contemporary Home
The Art of BuildingThe Art of Building
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors, grey worktops, granite worktops and metal splashback.
Stepped shaker inframe Foxrock
Stepped shaker inframe Foxrock
Savvy KitchensSavvy Kitchens
Rory Corrigan
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
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Etherley
Etherley
SS4 Architects LtdSS4 Architects Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island and white floors.
Delray Beach waterfront
Delray Beach waterfront
In-Site Design Group LLCIn-Site Design Group LLC
ginger photography
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, integrated appliances and beige floors.
Bloomsbury House
Bloomsbury House
Smart Space GroupSmart Space Group
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, composite countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white floors.
Mississippi Modern
Mississippi Modern
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Lynnette Bauer - 360REI
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, window splashback, a submerged sink and beige floors.
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
BuildAppeal Design & RemodelBuildAppeal Design & Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Kitchen in Hi-Macs and premium Birch plywood
Kitchen in Hi-Macs and premium Birch plywood
Dickinson WoodworksDickinson Woodworks
Architect: Napier Clarke Architects Photographer: Gibson Blanc
Medium sized modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Surrey with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a breakfast bar and white splashback.
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Redwood House
Redwood House
Kate Amey DesignKate Amey Design
Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Gloucestershire with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and a feature wall.
Venice beach
Venice beach
Hillstar Construction ServicesHillstar Construction Services
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, composite countertops, metal splashback, porcelain flooring and white floors.
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.
Colourful Islington Family Home
Colourful Islington Family Home
UserUser
The bespoke kitchen island doubles up as a breakfast bar, full of appealing textures. Vintage hanging lights reclaimed from a Hungarian factory complete the look. Photo Andrew Beasley

Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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 photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of 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 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 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 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 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 kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your 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 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 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 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 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 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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Pacific Heights Family Home
Pacific Heights Family Home
Massucco Warner Miller Interior DesignMassucco Warner Miller Interior Design
This is an example of a classic u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
My Work
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Jon Friedrich PhotographyJon Friedrich Photography
Small classic kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Southeast Portland Kitchen Remodel
Southeast Portland Kitchen Remodel
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
Jeffrey Freeman Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Portland with light wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
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