Beautiful Joinery concept in an apartment in Essen (Germany)
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Winchester American Foursquare Kitchen

Keri Murray Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Los Gatos Historic Renovation Kitchen

Chelsea Court Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bedford Stuyvesant

Star Renovations NY

Full custom kitchen and master bathroom. Lots of marble and H+H vanity.
Expansive contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Contemporary kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets and beige splashback.

Rénovation d'une cuisine de 13m2

Commandante Custo

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Le Havre with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

- VILLA GEORGINA -

Jouhanny Virginie - Interior & Graphic Design

Conception d’aménagements sur mesure pour une maison de 110m² au cœur du vieux Ménilmontant. Pour ce projet la tâche a été de créer des agencements car la bâtisse était vendue notamment sans rangements à l’étage parental et, le plus contraignant, sans cuisine. C’est une ambiance haussmannienne très douce et familiale, qui a été ici créée, avec un intérieur reposant dans lequel on se sent presque comme à la campagne.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира в ЖК Ньютон

Студия дизайна и архитектуры

Светлая кухня с темной столешницей из камня, фартук темный из камня, кухня с барной стойкой
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

【ショールーム展示 / 新色のご紹介】フェニックス×トリュフビーチ

キッチンハウス

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Transformation totale d'un duplex parisien - Projet Pereire

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos clients, primo accédants, venaient de louper l'achat d'un loft lorsqu'ils visitaient ce 90 m² sur 3 étages. Le bien a un certain potentiel mais est vieillissant. Nos clients décident de l'acheter et de TOUT raser. ⁠ ⁠ Le loft possédait une sorte de 3e étage à la hauteur petite. Ils enlèvent cet étage hybride pour retrouver une magnifique hauteur sous plafond. ⁠ ⁠ À l'étage, on construit 2 chambres avec de multiples rangements. Une verrière d'atelier, créée par nos équipes et un artisan français, permet de les cloisonner sans pour autant les isoler. Elle permet également à la lumière de circuler tout en rajoutant un certain cachet industriel à l'ensemble. ⁠ ⁠ Nos clients souhaitaient un style scandinave, monochrome avec des tonalités beiges, rose pale, boisées et du noir pour casser le tout et lui donner du caractère. On retrouve parfaitement cette alchimie au RDC. Il y a le salon et son esprit cocooning. Une touche de chaleur supplémentaire est apportée par le claustra en bois qui vient habiller l'escalier. Le noir du mobilier de la salle à manger et de la cuisine vient trancher avec élégance cette palette aux couleurs douces

Zahnarztpraxis

Raumjuwelen

Der maßangefertige Mittelblock mit Sockelbelechtung ist Rückseitig als Küche ausgeführt. Der Patient darf sich hier mit Kaffe und Tee, Wasser etc selbst bedienen. Links erstreckt sich dann die Wartelounge

Menlo Park Residence 1

Lexie Saine Design

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Appartement 150 m2 Paris 9

hOme PM&P sas

coin cuisine intégré réalisé sur-mesure. Plan de travail arrondi en quartz, façades laquées et chêne. Claustra chêne. Lampe Gubi. photo OPM
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dulwich

Kitchen Revolutions

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets and with island.

Informal Brasserie

Newcastle Design

Informal casual dining was the inspiration for this brasserie kitchen style collection, which fuses relaxed entertaining with cooking spaces so that both host and guest can indulge in the theatre of the kitchen, with the use of mirror, soft paints and beautiful hardwood interiors.

Appartement classique chic à Paris

François Guillemin

François Guillemin
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Naylor Kitchen 2

Cameo Kitchens, Inc.

Kelly Keul Duer
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Toronto Butlers Pantry

Jennifer Backstein Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and porcelain floors.

Contemporary Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Contemporary Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!