This smallish kitchen needed to be both updated and opened up. By taking out the wall where the peninsula is now and adding a garden window made the kitchen feels much bigger even though we didn't add any square footage! Opening up the wall between the kitchen and entry also added much needed light. 48 inch AGA range is the show stopper in the room.

Modern White Brick Kitchen

Mutual Materials

Modern white kitchen featuring including rustic eclectic materials range including natural wood, natural brick and metal elements. The craftsmanship character of natural brick tile lends visual texture with washable and waterproof Glazed Slimbrick in color Picket Fence white from Mutual Materials.

The Makers House

James Tarry Interior Photography

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and exposed beam.

Abelow Sherman Architects LLC

FORBES TOWNHOUSE Park Slope, Brooklyn Abelow Sherman Architects Partner-in-Charge: David Sherman Contractor: Top Drawer Construction Photographer: Mikiko Kikuyama Completed: 2007 Project Team: Rosie Donovan, Mara Ayuso This project upgrades a brownstone in the Park Slope Historic District in a distinctive manner. The clients are both trained in the visual arts, and have well-developed sensibilities about how a house is used as well as how elements from certain eras can interact visually. A lively dialogue has resulted in a design in which the architectural and construction interventions appear as a subtle background to the decorating. The intended effect is that the structure of each room appears to have a “timeless” quality, while the fit-ups, loose furniture, and lighting appear more contemporary. Thus the bathrooms are sheathed in mosaic tile, with a rough texture, and of indeterminate origin. The color palette is generally muted. The fixtures however are modern Italian. A kitchen features rough brick walls and exposed wood beams, as crooked as can be, while the cabinets within are modernist overlay slabs of walnut veneer. Throughout the house, the visible components include thick Cararra marble, new mahogany windows with weights-and-pulleys, new steel sash windows and doors, and period light fixtures. What is not seen is a state-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of a new hot water plant, structured cabling, new electrical service and plumbing piping. Because of an unusual relationship with its site, there is no backyard to speak of, only an eight foot deep space between the building’s first floor extension and the property line. In order to offset this problem, a series of Ipe wood decks were designed, and very precisely built to less than 1/8 inch tolerance. There is a deck of some kind on each floor from the basement to the third floor. On the exterior, the brownstone facade was completely restored. All of this was achieve

Park House Gardens

Finch Lockerbie

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rocky Point Showhome

Fawdry Homes Ltd

Open kitchen design. Custom steel hood vent and a custom steel island with clean white quartz countertops. Brick back splash. Photographer = www.jonadrian.com

Utah Cr

West Ridge Fine Homes

Calgary Photos
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Interior Design

Shilton Photography

Bright and contemporary kitchen with a stunning Island worktop - Jonathan Shilton
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year

Fireclay Tile

In the 10th annual House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year, our Glazed Thin Brick in Meteorite takes the stage with Designer Jon De La Cruz's bold take on the offset pattern.

Project 47

The Main Company

Breakfast counter seating in the island
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

a cork extension

Richard John Andrews Ltd

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

English Collection

Newcastle Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, with island, grey floor, brick splashback and concrete floors.

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.

Glen Iris Residence

West Valentine: Building Designers

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback and brick splashback.

Kitchen

Studio 152

Luke White Photography
Large contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop, a single-bowl sink and brick splashback.

Truly Bespoke Handmade Kitchen in Hutton

Handmade Kitchen Co

This beautiful in-frame classic shaker kitchen features a cock beaded front frame, a deep blue hand painted finish, oak veneered carcasses, solid oak drawer boxes and many other features. The exposed brick is a stunning backdrop while the white quartz offers a standout surface. The kitchen has a 100mm in-line plinth which has allowed for an additional 50mm length to each door which is a unique and truly bespoke design feature. There is a walk-in pantry to the right of the fridge/freezer which is neatly hidden behind a translucent glass door – this offers extended worksurface and storage, plus a great place to hide the microwave and toaster. The island is joined to a sawn oak breakfast bar/dining table which is something unique and includes storage below. We supplied and installed some high-end details such as the Wolf Built-in oven, Induction hob and downdraft extractor, plus a double butler sink from Shaw's and a Perrin & Rowe tap. The taps include an instant boiling water tap and a pull-out rinse. springer digital

Hailey Home Make Over

Mountainwood Construction

Beautiful kitchen with large island offers leather seating and features just the right amount of floating shelves to add personal accents for a warm and inviting touch. The brick style tiles run the entire height of the wall creating a bistro style cafe feel. Its a lovely setting for a warm cup of coffee and a book.

Фартук из старых кирпичей

BRICKTILES.ru плитка из старого кирпича

Воссоздание кирпичной кладки: BRICKTILES.ru Дизайн кухни: VIRS ARCH Фото: Никита Теплицкий Стилист: Кира Прохорова
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

IKORODU

Wood Works Brighton

We are delighted to share this stunning kitchen with you. Often with simple design comes complicated processes. Careful consideration was paid when picking out the material for this project. From the outset we knew the oak had to be vintage and have lots of character and age. This is beautiful balanced with the new and natural rubber forbo doors. This kitchen is up there with our all time favourites. We love a challenge. MATERIALS- Vintage oak drawers / Iron Forbo on valchromat doors / concrete quartz work tops / black valchromat cabinets.

Old City Loft

Kaminski + Pew

Custom walnut shaker cabinetry with painted island, concrete-look quartz countertops, and glazed brick tile backsplash. Open loft concept with adjacent dining area and spiral stair to upper level.

Contemporary Kitchen with Brick 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!