This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Изумрудный замок

4room

Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, a peninsula, beige cabinets, white floor and brown benchtop.

Sydenham Kitchen

piqu

A lovely mix of materials in this long galley kitchen. The German manufactured handle less kitchen furniture is a mix of matt lacquer in light pepper grey and diamond oak effect. This has been coupled with a dramatic dark stone – Dekton Laurent, which has been used for the worktops and a full height stone backsplash. We’ve broken up the length with a small peninsular island to add interest, extra storage, more worktop space, and a seating area that overlooks the garden.

Квартира 37 кв. м Дубнинская ул., Москва

Анна Малютина

Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

NOIR MAT & PAON | Une maison très tendance

Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur

Avec son effet bois et son Fenix noir, cette cuisine adopte un style tout à fait contemporain. Les suspensions cuivrées et les tabourets en bois et métal noir mettent en valeur l'îlot central, devant le plan de travail principal.

Armani Fine Woodworking Rustic Walnut Butcher Block Countertop

Armani Fine Woodworking

Armani Fine Woodworking Rustic Walnut Butcher Block Countertop. Armanifinewoodworking.com. Custom Made-to-Order. Shipped Nationwide.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rosslyn Cabin

Studio Miel

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, white appliances and brown benchtop.

Шоурум строительной компании (застройщика). Часть 1.

Михаил Косачёв

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира в доме эпохи конструктивизма

Крис Медведева

Inspiration for a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, white splashback, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, beige floor and brown benchtop.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

CASA D'EN JAUME

GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Frenchs Forest

User

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown benchtop, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

DEG apt | 70 MQ

kkarchitecture

Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Частная баня в Подмосковье

ART BURO 365

В бане есть кухня, столовая зона и зона отдыха, спальня, туалет, парная/сауна, помывочная, прихожая.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with porcelain floors, grey floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, no island, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Mayfair Penthouse - Contemporary Open Plan Kitchen with Gaggenau Appliances

Simon Taylor Furniture

This open plan galley style kitchen was designed and made for a client with a duplex penthouse apartment in a listed Victorian property in Mayfair, London W1. While the space was limited, the specification was to be of the highest order, using fine textured materials and premium appliances. Simon Taylor Furniture was chosen to design and make all the handmade and hand-finished bespoke furniture for the project in order to perfectly fit within the space, which includes a part-vaulted wall and original features including windows on three elevations. The client was keen for a sophisticated natural neutral look for the kitchen so that it would complement the rest of the living area, which features a lot of natural light, pale walls and dark accents. Simon Taylor Furniture suggested the main cabinetry be finished in Fiddleback Sycamore with a grey stain, which contrasts with black maple for the surrounds, which in turn ties in with the blackened timber floor used in the kitchen. The kitchen is positioned in the corner of the top floor living area of the apartment, so the first consideration was to produce a peninsula to separate the kitchen and living space, whilst affording views from either side. This is used as a food preparation area on the working side with a 90cm Gaggenau Induction Hob and separate Downdraft Extractor. On the other side it features informal seating beneath the Nero Marquina marble worksurface that was chosen for the project. Next to the seating is a Gaggenau built-under wine conditioning unit to allow easy access to wine bottles when entertaining. The floor to ceiling tall cabinetry houses a Gaggenau 60cm oven, a combination microwave and a warming drawer, all centrally banked above each other. Within the cabinetry, smart storage was featured including a Blum ‘space tower’ in Orion Grey with glass fronts to match the monochrome scheme. The fridge freezer, also by Gaggenau is positioned along this run on the other side. To the right of the tall cabinetry is the sink run, housing the Kohler sink and Quooker Flex 3-in-1 Boiling Water Tap, the Gaggenau dishwasher and concealed bin cabinets, thus allowing all the wet tasks to be located in one space.

Rénovation d'un appartement

MID CONCEPT

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Appartement rue de Bellechasse 75007 Paris

Philippe Conzade

Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

70м2 квартира в Сочи

Иванова Екатерина

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Welcome To The Jungle House

CplusC Architects + Builders

Photograph by Michael Lassman
Contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Brown Benchtop 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!