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.

West Chop Residence Kitchen

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Unexpected materials and objects worked to creat the subte beauty in this kitchen. Semi-precious stone was used on the kitchen island, and can be back-lit while entertaining. The dining table was custom crafted to showcase a vintage United Airlines sign, complimenting the hand blown glass chandelier inspired by koi fish that hangs above. Photography: Gil Jacobs, Martha's Vineyard

TRIBECA_TRINITY 5

Studio DA

Апартаменты для временного проживания семьи из двух человек в ЖК TriBeCa. Интерьеры выполнены в современном стиле. Дизайн в проекте получился лаконичный, спокойный, но с интересными акцентами, изящно дополняющими общую картину. Зеркальные панели в прихожей увеличивают пространство, смотрятся стильно и оригинально. Современные картины в гостиной и спальне дополняют общую композицию и объединяют все цвета и полутона, которые мы использовали, создавая гармоничное пространство

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.

Cuisine contemporaine blanche et bois avec îlot central

CUISINES PHILIPPE LAURENT

Réalisation d’une cuisine à La Rochelle. ✅ Une cuisine concoctée de colonnes et de meubles hauts, pour toujours plus de rangements. ✅ Un îlot central aromatisé de sa table à manger et d’une cave à vin encastrée pour une touche de convivialité. ?Un coin café / petit déjeuner pour commencer une belle journée. ✅ Un mix de plans de travail en stratifié bois (coin café) et en DEKTON BLANC sur l’îlot et la partie évier. ✅ Vous remarquerez les étagères qui donnent une pointe de légèreté à la cuisine. ✅ Zoom aussi sur la plaque ELICA avec le dispositif aspirant intégré, pratique dans cette configuration de cuisine avec une belle hauteur sous plafond et design puisqu’un luminaire prend la place d’une hotte.

Hope & Hayes' kitchen

April Case Underwood

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

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.

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.

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.

Uptown Yorkville

RDG Ltd.

Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ballarat East House

Porter Architects

Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Clean Design Gourmet Kitchen

Bright Wood Works, Inc

Veneer matched wood with white accent counter and top drawer
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and beige floor.

Облако

Анастасия Уфимцева

Проект квартиры в доме типовой серии П-44. Кухня выполнена в светлых тонах, с большим количеством мест для хранения. Вся мебель выполнена по эскизам дизайнера. Автор проекта: Уфимцева Анастасия

Cornelio Residence

User

Jon Encarnacion
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, with island, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and grey floor.

Cuisine contemporaine Bois et Couleurs

Eddy COEURVOLAN - Agenceur d'Interieur

Eddy Coeurvolan - Cuisines Perene
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kipling Contemporary Residence

Welch Builders & Brokers

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Penthouse North, Knightsbridge

Helen Green Design

Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Natural Elegance

Kitchens By Clay

Kitchen Designer - Clay Cox - Kitchens by Clay; The Photography Institute of Naples - Frank Berna
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen with Brown Splashback 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!