Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Réhabilitation et restructuration d'un appartement familial

Madame Prune

Cuisine Carreaux ciment Carodeco
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black floor, white benchtop, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and no island.

La casa di famiglia divisa tra madre e figlia - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Small contemporary galley separate kitchen with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor, white benchtop and recessed.

"Casa H"

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincu
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island and white floor.

Mellons Bay Residence - Kitchen

Melanie Sa'u Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey benchtop.

Pigalle

Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur

Dans cet appartement haussmannien un peu sombre, les clients souhaitaient une décoration épurée, conviviale et lumineuse aux accents de maison de vacances. Nous avons donc choisi des matériaux bruts, naturels et des couleurs pastels pour créer un cocoon connecté à la Nature... Un îlot de sérénité au sein de la capitale!

Waverton Project

Kitchen Elegance

What was once a confused mixture of enclosed rooms, has been logically transformed into a series of well proportioned spaces, which seamlessly flow between formal, informal, living, private and outdoor activities. Opening up and connecting these living spaces, and increasing access to natural light has permitted the use of a dark colour palette. The finishes combine natural Australian hardwoods with synthetic materials, such as Dekton porcelain and Italian vitrified floor tiles

Saint-Cloud - Maison familiale pratique et colorée

Atelier Germain

Réalisation et photo Atelier Germain
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island and white benchtop.

Un ancien atelier transformé en maison familiale - Projet La Fayette

Mon Concept Habitation

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and with island.

North West London

HIGH END KITCHEN LTD

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback and panelled appliances.

Sherwood Project

Popham Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Greenwich Project

Looks Lovely Limited

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Kitchen Designs

Fort Interiors - Renovation Specialists

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor, marble benchtops, green splashback, cement tiles and white benchtop.

The Harpenden Project

Folds Inside Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, red floor and black benchtop.

Tullyvale Penthouse

NORTH

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Located behind the Kitchen is the pantry area. It’s unique design shares a hallway with the dramatic black mudroom and is accessed through a custom-built ‘hidden’ door along the range wall. The goal of this funky space is to mix causal details of the floating wooden shelves, durable, geometric cement floor tiles, with more the prominent elements of a hammered brass sink and turquoise lower cabinets.

Brooklyn Kitchen Renovation

Azy LaBelle Design

Our overall design concept for the renovation of this space was to optimize the functional space for a family of five and accentuate the existing window. In the renovation, we eliminated a huge centrally located kitchen island which acted as an obstacle to the feeling of the space and focused on creating an elegant and balanced plan promoting movement, simplicity and precisely executed details. We held strong to having the kitchen cabinets, wherever possible, float off the floor to give the subtle impression of lightness avoiding a bottom heavy look. The cabinets were painted a pale tinted green to reduce the empty effect of light flooding a white kitchen leaving a softness and complementing the gray tiles. To integrate the existing dining room with the kitchen, we simply added some classic dining chairs and a dynamic light fixture, juxtaposing the geometry of the boxy kitchen with organic curves and triangular lights to balance the clean design with an inviting warmth.

Loft Kitchen

Mammoth Projects

The cabinets are a grey painted wood with custom routed pulls that triangulate to taper. The countertops in the space are a juxtaposition of concrete-effect dekton along with a 4” thick live-edge walnut slab.

Cuisine sous véranda dans un cadre exceptionnel

CUISINES CONCEPT & CREATIONS

Olivier Hallot
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with grey cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, stainless steel appliances, no island, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Cement Tiles 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!