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Rassvet mansarda
Rassvet mansarda
KRAUZEarchitectsKRAUZEarchitects
Architects Krauze Alexander, Krauze Anna
Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, an island and black worktops.
Gray Compact Kitchen | Kimball Starr
Gray Compact Kitchen | Kimball Starr
Kimball Starr Interior DesignKimball Starr Interior Design
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island, brown floors, white worktops and green splashback.
agencement cuisine, chambre , meuble de salle de bain
agencement cuisine, chambre , meuble de salle de bain
MS EbénisterieMS Ebénisterie
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black appliances, marble flooring, an island, white floors, white worktops and window splashback.
APPARTEMENT PARIS X
APPARTEMENT PARIS X
Bénédicte MontussacBénédicte Montussac
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
White Kitchen Countertops
White Kitchen Countertops
Granite Transformations Of OrlandoGranite Transformations Of Orlando
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Минимализм с элементами старой Москвы
Минимализм с элементами старой Москвы
АрхМенюАрхМеню
Архитекторы : Стародубцев Алексей, Дорофеева Антонина, фотограф: Дина Александрова
This is an example of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, a breakfast bar, beige floors, beige cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances and beige worktops.
The House of Sunken Furniture
The House of Sunken Furniture
Philip Raymond PhotographyPhilip Raymond Photography
Philip Raymond
This is an example of a small contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, wood splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and beige worktops.
AMBIENTE CUCINA: ARREDAMENTO D'INTERNI & RESTYLING
AMBIENTE CUCINA: ARREDAMENTO D'INTERNI & RESTYLING
Chiara Claudi - FIRENZE HOME DESIGNChiara Claudi - FIRENZE HOME DESIGN
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, no island, grey worktops, a single-bowl sink and orange floors.
rénovation d'un appartement en hyper centre urbain
rénovation d'un appartement en hyper centre urbain
ad mansioad mansio
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen
Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen
Murray & Ball Furniture LtdMurray & Ball Furniture Ltd
This compact kitchen is bold in its use of colour and materials.
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
Coastal Terraced House
Coastal Terraced House
Studio DeanStudio Dean
This re-imagined open plan space where a white gloss galley once stood offers a stylish update on the traditional kitchen layout. Individually spaced tall cabinets are recessed in to a hidden wall to the left to create a sense of a wider space than actually exists and the removal of all wall cabinets opens out the room to add much needed light and create a vista. Focus is drawn down the kitchen elongating it once more with the use of patterned tiles creating a central carpet. Katie Lee
Rosslyn Cabin
Rosslyn Cabin
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Kitchen photo by Nicole Leone
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Gemeinschaftskücke
Gemeinschaftskücke
iam interior.architects.munichiam interior.architects.munich
C. Schaum
Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, yellow splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, a breakfast bar and grey floors.
A'Beckett Avenue
A'Beckett Avenue
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
New kitchen joinery opening out through new wall opening to living and dining area. Photography: Natalie Hunfalvay
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and integrated appliances.
Avon Hill- Kitchen
Avon Hill- Kitchen
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: Shanks Engineering & Construction, LLC Cabinetry Designer: Venegas & Company Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
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
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and an island.
Emerson Project
Emerson Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: http://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/2/27/emerson Watch the webisode: http://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/2/27/emerson
Отражение
Отражение
Ирина КрашенинниковаИрина Крашенинникова
Алексей Довгань
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white floors.

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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