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Stilvoll genutzte Nischen in der Schräge
Stilvoll genutzte Nischen in der Schräge
Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbHEllerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH
Die dritte Arbeitsplatte in der U-förmigen Ballerina-Küche ist das Plus für diverse Küchenutensilien. Die Dachschräge stört dabei nicht, sondern gibt wohnliches Flair für den Raum. Das ergänzte Wandregal nimmt Lebensmittel griffbereit auf und bietet Müsligläsern, Speisezutaten und Gewürzen ausreichenden und übersichtlichen Platz.
TGA HOME
TGA HOME
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
La cucina affaccia sull'ingresso della casa con una penisola con fuochi in linea della Smeg. Cappa in acciaio sospesa. Pannellatura della cucina in laminato multicolore. Soppalco sopra ingresso con letto ospiti. Scaletta vintage di accesso al soppalco. Piano del top e lavabi in corian. Paraspruzzi in vetro retro-verniciato.
WASHINGTON WAY
WASHINGTON WAY
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, brown floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
west Hollywood remodel
west Hollywood remodel
CALIFORNIA KITCHEN GALLERYCALIFORNIA KITCHEN GALLERY
complete kitchen remodeling using porcelain counter tops Calcutta gold, subway tiles in chevron pattern installation ,spc waterproof flooring and off white shaker cabinets
Pied à terre marseillais
Pied à terre marseillais
Mars AvrilMars Avril
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Marseille with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and beige worktops.
APPARTEMENT SANS CLOISONS (ou presque)
APPARTEMENT SANS CLOISONS (ou presque)
DOMOKADOMOKA
Une cuisine qui se cache dans la niche grise. Les meubles de cuisine sont en bois foncé et le bleu Melleville accordé au motif géométrique du sol. Les tabourets et le bar sont fait en acier brut verni et le bois massif foncé.
Modern San Diego History
Modern San Diego History
Marrokal Design & RemodelingMarrokal Design & Remodeling
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Sutton Signature | 1810 State Street Apartments
Sutton Signature | 1810 State Street Apartments
FlooretFlooret
Sutton Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.
Carbonell in Brickell Key
Carbonell in Brickell Key
CG1 Design LLCCG1 Design LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, marble flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Upper Cross Street
Upper Cross Street
SS + DSS + D
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Singapore with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and white worktops.
Zen Micro Cabin
Zen Micro Cabin
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floors, grey worktops, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Fitler Square Trinity
Fitler Square Trinity
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Compact galley kitchen. All appliances are under-counter. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.
Paris XV - 2 pièces au coeur de Commerce - 47 M2
Paris XV - 2 pièces au coeur de Commerce - 47 M2
AdvizHomeAdvizHome
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, black appliances, no island and grey floors.
PADDINGTON Apartment
PADDINGTON Apartment
STUDIO OSCAR LEA.STUDIO OSCAR LEA.
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Sydney with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances, cement flooring, no island, grey floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
МОРСКАЯ ИЛЛЮЗИЯ
МОРСКАЯ ИЛЛЮЗИЯ
Ася ГрибАся Гриб
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, black worktops and grey splashback.
Home Renovation
Home Renovation
Sophie TomarasSophie Tomaras
Photography by Capital Image
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Artistic Home in London (7205)
Artistic Home in London (7205)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Westport Striking Contemporary
Westport Striking Contemporary
Casa Design LLCCasa Design LLC
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
#31, Rénovation en Secteur sauvegardé.
#31, Rénovation en Secteur sauvegardé.
L'ATELIER 2L'ATELIER 2
Emmy Martens
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Bordeaux with granite worktops, concrete flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Elsternwick Apartment
Elsternwick Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Small Contemporary Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Small contemporary kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Small 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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