Referencing the art deco period in which the apartment was build, a curved range hood finished in linear kit kat Japanese tiles forms the focal point of the kitchen. Light timber laminate for full height joinery with dark grey / charcoal ultra matte laminate for below bench cupboards and drawers. Quartzite bench tops in a leathered finish.

Modern Portland New Construction - Kitchen

Kraft Custom Construction

Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.

Portland Oregon European Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Pacific Northwest Cabinetry

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Portland with matchstick tile splashback, brown splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

British Properties Condo Reno

Bavahaus Construction Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Certified Luxury Builders-Veritas Fine Homes-Telluride, CO-Custom Home-B 1

Costa Homebuilders

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

TMP Interiors & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Chatham Hills - Modern Prairie

Old Town Design Group

With a more modern styled kitchen and plenty of counter space, the pale cabinets finish this kitchen with a sophisticated flair. Photo Credit: Tom Graham

Anastasia

Maximus Development Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Counter Space Galore; Open Concept Town Home Renovation

Dependable Renovations Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Custom Home in Riley

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, quartzite benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

springton point kitchen great room marble foyer

Bella Casa Design and Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Sugatsune LIN-X system used for full access on blind corners
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Dreamstyle Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Milwaukee Bluff House

Karen Kempf Interiors

With a complete gut and remodel, this home was taken from a dated, traditional style to a contemporary home with a lighter and fresher aesthetic. The interior space was organized to take better advantage of the sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Existing exterior elements were mixed with newer materials to create the unique design of the façade. Photos done by Brian Fussell at Rangeline Real Estate Photography

Sleek Kitchen

Fredman Design Group

With warm tones, rift-cut oak cabinetry and custom-paneled Thermador appliances, this contemporary kitchen is an open and gracious galley-style format that enables multiple cooks to comfortably share the space.

Bucknell

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Dave Adams Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Cloud Residence

Ana Williamson Architect

David Wakely Photography While we appreciate your love for our work, and interest in our projects, we are unable to answer every question about details in our photos. Please send us a private message if you are interested in our architectural services on your next project.

Kitchen

Douglas Design Studio

Photographer: David Whittaker
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Contemporary Kitchen with Matchstick Tile 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!