Contemporary Kitchen with Wood Benchtops Design Ideas

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Emilie Soulas
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen with solid hardwood timber benchtop and blackbutt veneer cupboards. Photography: Auhaus Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Roundhouse Classic Fulham larder
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen pantry in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and wood benchtops.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, cement tiles, with island and black floor.

Photos : Christophe BOURGEOIS
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Strasbourg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

©beppe giardino
Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Open plan kitchen diner with plywood floor-to-ceiling feature storage wall. Contemporary dark grey kitchen with exposed services.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

With significant internal wall remodelling, we removed an existing bedroom and utilised a lounge room to pave the way for a large open plan kitchen and dining area. We also removed an unwanted file storage room that backed onto the study and existing kitchen which allowed to the installation of a fully insulated temperature controlled cellar. A galley style kitchen was selected for the space and at the heart of the design is a large island bench that focuses on engagement and congregation and provides seating for 6. Acting as the activity hub of the kitchen, the island consists of split level benchtop which provides additional serving space for this family of avid entertainers. A standout feature is the large utility working wall that can be fully concealed when not in use and when open reveals not only a functional space but beautiful oak joinery and LED lit display shelving. The modern design of the kitchen is seen through the clean lines which are given an edge through the layering of materials resulting in a striking and rich palette. The all-black kitchen works well with the natural finishes and rawness of the timber finishes. The refined lines of the slimline Dekton benchtops complimented by the dark 2-pac and large format tiles make for a timeless scheme with an industrial edge. A fireplace was installed in the seating nook off the kitchen which was clad in rustic recycled timber, creating a textural element as well as bringing warmth and a sense of softness to the large space.

La cucina realizzata sotto al soppalco è interamente laccata di colore bianco con il top in massello di rovere e penisola bianca con sgabelli. Foto di Simone Marulli

Gianluca Maver
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Studio Chevojon
Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and cement tiles.

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, black cabinets, black appliances, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback and cement tile splashback.

Offering the chance to prepare professional style sous vide dishes at home, when combined with a Miele steam oven, this stylish vacuum sealing drawer also has many other practical uses, including helping to reduce food waste. Items such as biscuits and crisps can be resealed in its original packaging or tipped into a vacuum bag and removing the air to preserve the crunch. Jars can be placed in the drawer to replace the pop. Vacuum sealing is also ideal for freezing, helping to eliminate freezer burn and increase storage space by removing produce from its original, larger packaging, reducing it down to smaller items that are easier to store.