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Small Contemporary Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Gold Star Park Apartments
Gold Star Park Apartments
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Kitchen with black fixtures and hardware, ceramic tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and barbell pendant light. Photography by Kyle Born.
Small contemporary kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Maison à Enghien
Maison à Enghien
Le Garrec - ArchitecturesLe Garrec - Architectures
Cuisine ouverte sur l'espace salon / salle à manger Meuble bar sur mesure crédit photo www.gurvanlegarrec-photographies.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, cement flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Moderne Basis Küchen
Moderne Basis Küchen
network Küchennetwork Küchen
Diese moderne Küche ist mit gelber Front ausgestattet und verfügt über eine Edelstahlspüle, einen Backofen und über einen silbernen Herd. Zwei Hängeschränke bieten viel Platz. Der Kühlschrank findet seinen Platz in dem Hochschrank.
Del Rey Residence
Del Rey Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Kitchen
Small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback and white worktops.
Fifth Avenue Penthouse
Fifth Avenue Penthouse
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a submerged sink, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and no island.
A casa di Lorenzo
A casa di Lorenzo
UserUser
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, granite worktops, blue splashback and integrated appliances.
Cosmopolitan Condo
Cosmopolitan Condo
Black Lacquer DesignBlack Lacquer Design
Mary Costa
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Hawthorne ADU
Hawthorne ADU
Lux ConstructionLux Construction
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, a submerged sink and yellow floors.
Pinewood Residence
Pinewood Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, stainless steel appliances and brown floors.
Fan duplex
Fan duplex
Piperbear DesignsPiperbear Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Wilmington with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a double-bowl sink, white appliances and ceramic flooring.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with quartz worktops, white splashback, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
моя квартира
моя квартира
Денис ФурмановДенис Фурманов
Денис Фурманов
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Pantries
Pantries
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Paris-ci Monsieur Haussmann
Paris-ci Monsieur Haussmann
Prisca Pellerin Architecture & IntérieurPrisca Pellerin Architecture & Intérieur
@Claire Curt
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.
Soho Loft
Soho Loft
BBD LifestyleBBD Lifestyle
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and no island.
Contemporary Condo Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn
Contemporary Condo Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn
Meshberg GroupMeshberg Group
This open urban kitchen invites with pops of yellow and an eat in dining table. A highly functional, contemporary beauty featuring wide plank white oak grey stained floors, white lacquer refrigerator and washing machine, brushed aluminum lower cabinets and walnut upper cabinets. Pure white Caesarstone countertops, Blanco kitchen faucet and sink, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, architectural lighting trough with LED lights, and Emtech brushed chrome door hardware complete the high-end look.
Roundhouse white kitchens
Roundhouse white kitchens
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer handle-less bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Cornforth White and Wenge handrail. Work top in 20mm GC2 composite stone with Shark edge.
Compact kitchen in Edinburgh
Compact kitchen in Edinburgh
Kitchens InternationalKitchens International
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Edinburgh with a breakfast bar.
Paddington
Paddington
Libby Winberg InteriorsLibby Winberg Interiors
Photo credit Thomas Dalhoff
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and medium hardwood flooring.
Retro home SF
Retro home SF
Ayelet DesignsAyelet Designs
Arnona Oren
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

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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