Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whitmore Gardens

Claudia Urvois Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Arnos Grove Garden Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Back Painted Glass Backsplash

Builders Glass of Bonita and The Glass Shoppe

Custom Color matched glass backsplash. Fabricated and templates for range hood holes with tempered glass. Electrical outlets are covered with real glass cover plates also back panted to match seamlessly.

Raheny Dublin 6 Apex Roof House Extension

NewSpace Building Services Ltd

Apex Roof House Extension in Raheny, Dublin 6. #Contemporary House Extension has Velux Solar roof windows installation, #Open Plan Kitchen Steel structure installation, #White UPVC Sliding Door installation, #Upgraded Central Heating system, # NewSpace Building Services Ltd has issued Certificate of Compliance for this Job.

Tisbury, Massachusetts - Contemporary - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Tisbury, Massachusetts Contemporary Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer Featuring White Rift Oak Cabinets http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Elmfield Ave.

OC Home Builders, Inc.

We removed a wall that was in between the living room and the kitchen and created a beautiful flow into this beautiful new kitchen with this dramatically beautiful and functional kitchen island...

Mid century meets Scandi

Yasmin Chopin Interior Design

While we were working on the lounge project the couple decided to revamp the kitchen retaining as many of the original units as possible. We removed the wall units opting for simple display shelving. There were overpowering dark blue tiles on the wall around the sink area and we removed these in favour of a painted finish and upstand. We also replaced the existing breakfast bar which was overlarge with this arrangement that includes storage underneath. Image by Georgi Mabee

Magnolia Crescent in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

Another view of the kitchen, showing the "baking" area, right next to the office nook. This compact space is well thought out. Soothing gray cabinets show-off the Sequoia Brown Leathered Brazilian Quartzite countertops.

Fowler Homes – Belmont Display

Brindabella Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Lake Martin Outdoor Kitchen

Creative Cabinets & Design LLC

This outdoor kitchen has all of the amenities you could ever ask for in an outdoor space! The all weather Nature Kast cabinets are built to last a lifetime! They will withstand UV exposure, wind, rain, heat, or snow! The louver doors are beautiful and have the Weathered Graphite finish applied. All of the client's high end appliances were carefully planned to maintain functionality and optimal storage for all of their cooking needs. The curved egg grill cabinet is a highlight of this kitchen. Also included in this kitchen are a sink, waste basket pullout, double gas burner, kegerator cabinet, under counter refrigeration, and even a warming drawer. The appliances are by Lynx. The egg is a Kamado Joe, and the Nature Kast cabinets complete this space!

Bertch Contemporary Farmhouse kitchen+

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Bucktown House

Actual Architecture Company

Photo by Paul Crosby
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Bordeaux | Barrière de Toulouse

BR3

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Bordeaux with a farmhouse sink, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and with island.

Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach

Jodi Fleming Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Mid Century Kitchen Updated to Modern in this Remodel in Denver Colorado

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

The homeowners wanted designer Juli to bring their mid century home kitchen into the next century.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Denver with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Martin Outdoor Kitchen

Creative Cabinets & Design LLC

BURNSIDE

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

poppyphotography.ca
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Butler's Pantry

Carla Bast Design

Sleek and modern! Butler's Pantry featuring an awning style Italian cabinet with interior lighting. A stacked glass tile back splash lights up the Cambria Quartz countertop with a thick 6mm edge.

For Eliza

Steadfast Joinery

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dunedin with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Kitchen with Louvered 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!