This contemporary kitchen has some unique features. The island has 3 levels – a lower level Calcutta marble countertop for prepping, rolling, or mixing; a mid-level with the same height and material as the main perimeter countertops (Caesarstone “Blizzard”); and a slightly higher level made with a custom-designed maple table that fits over the end of the island counter. Although the custom table required extra time and consideration, the challenge to design it was well worth it. It is a pivotal element in the space and is both highly functional and aesthetic. Its inventive flexible design allows it to be moved to any side of the island. Moreover, by simply adding a leg, it easily converts into a free-standing table that can be positioned anywhere in the room. This flexibility maximizes its versatility. It can be arranged so guests can dine in close proximity to family members or it can be relocated where food and drinks can be served off to the side and out of the way. The table’s custom maple finish ties in well with the existing fireplace and bookshelf in the sitting room.

North Caldwell New Jersey Shaker Style Kitchen

Reliable Installations & Renovations llc

North Caldwell New Jersey Shaker Style Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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Studio Kiss - ASAP House

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances and glass tile splashback.

Small Contemporary Kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

A small kitchen needs to be designed by being cognizant of every kitchen item the client owns and when the kitchen is only 90 sq ft, this can be quite challenging! The original kitchen housed a double wall oven, cook top and 36” range. Since space was at a minimum and the client’s list for appliances was extensive (range, warming drawer, wine refrigerator, dishwasher, ref) we had to think quite creatively. We also had 2 doors to contend with and 2 focal points to create! The first step was to move to a 27” wide refrigerator, this gained 9 additional inches of working counter space between the sink and refrigerator. Opting for a 24” wide single bowl sink over the original 30” netted a total of 15” for a tray divider cabinet and 39” of working counter space between the sink and the refrigerator! The new 30” range was positioned as star on the same wall as the existing cook top. Since the space did not lend us the ability to balance the cabinet doors sizes on both sides of the hood, we chose a door style that focused your eyes not on the overall size of the door, but on the vertical detailing. The subtle grain of the Rift White Oak further minimized the odd sizing of the doors. (NOTE: THE COLOURS OF THE KITCHEN ARE REPRESENTED PROPERLY IN THE PHOTO OF THE RANGE WALL) To help create a visual width of the room – we used a glass tile set in a horizontal pattern. Our ultimate goal for this space was to create a calm and flowing space, all appliances are fully integrated to enhance the visual flow to the room. Materials used: • Sink: Blanco Silgranite 511-714 – 24” undermount • Faucet: Moen Showhouse S71709CSL – Satin Chrome • ISE Water filter and Hot water dispenser • Neil Kelly Signature Cabinets – FSC Certified Riftsawn White Oak, Low VOC finish, Non Urea Added Formaldehyde Plywood construction • Sugastune pulls • Appliance pulls: Atlas • Granite – Aqualine • Flooring: Solida 6mm glue down cork • Tile: Opera Glass – Stilato Satin • Paint: Devine – Low VOC paint • Appliances: o Hood – Venta Hood o Range – Jennair o Refrigerator – SubZero o Dishwasher – Bosch o Warming Drawer – Dacor o Wine Refrigerator – U-line • Lighting – Compact fluorescent recessed Cans • Undercabinet lighting – Zenon

Clean & Crisp Contemporary Kitchen

enzy design

Cabinetry by Paramount Cabinets. Photography by Lucy Call.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Una cocina con vistas al mar: la versatilidad de Ak_Project

Cafran Cocinas

Este cliente posee unas vistas privilegiadas que quería disfrutar también desde su cocina, por ello decidió derribar la pared que la separaba del salón creando un espacio abierto desde el que vemos el mar desde cualquier punto de la estancia. Esta decisión ha sido todo un acierto ya que han ganado en amplitud y luminosidad. El modelo seleccionado para este proyecto por su alta versatilidad ha sido Ak_Project, junto a un equipamiento de primeras marcas con la más alta tecnología del mercado. No te lo pierdas y obtén inspiración para tu nueva cocina.El mobiliario y la encimera El mobiliario de Ak_Project de nuestro fabricante Arrital se ha elegido en diferentes acabados, por un lado tenemos el lacado «sand» color Castoro Ottawa en mate, que posee un tacto extra suave y elegante. La apertura de la puerta con el perfil «Step» proporciona un efecto visual minimalista al conjunto. Para generar contraste se ha elegido una laca en negro brillante en los muebles altos, creando un acabado espejo que refleja perfectamente las vistas, potenciando la luminosidad en la estancia. En la encimera tenemos un Dekton modelo Galema en 4 cm de espesor que combina perfectamente con el color de la puerta, obteniendo un sólido efecto monocromo. Sobre la distribución de los muebles, se ha elegido un frente recto con muebles altos y columnas junto a una isla central que es practicable por ambas caras, de manera que podemos estar cocinando y a la vez disfrutando de las vistas al mar. De la isla sale una barra sostenida por una pieza de cristal, que la hace visualmente mucho más ligera, con capacidad de hasta cuatro comensales. Los electrodomésticos Para los electrodomésticos nuestro cliente ha confiado en la exclusiva marca Miele, empezando por la inducción en el modelo KM7667FL con 620 mm de ancho y una superficie de inducción total Con@ctivity 3.0. El horno modelo H2860BO está en columna con el microondas modelo M2230SC ambos de Miele en acabado obsidian black. El frigorífico K37672ID y el lavavajillas G5260SCVI, ambos de Miele, están integrados para que la cocina sea más minimalista visualmente. La campana integrada al techo modelo PRF0146248 HIGHLIGHT GLASS de Elica en cristal blanco es potente, silenciosa y discreta, fundiéndose con el techo gracias a su diseño moderno y elegante. Por último, tenemos una pequeña vinoteca en la isla modelo WI156 de la marca Caple. En la zona de aguas tenemos el fregadero de la maca Blanco modelo Elon XL en color antracita, junto con un grifo de Schock modelo SC-550. Esta cocina cuenta con un triturador de alimentos de la marca SINKY, si quieres saber más sobre las ventajas de tener un triturador en la cocina haz clic aquí. También se han colocado complementos de Cucine Oggi para los interiores y algunos detalles como los enchufes integrados en la encimera de la isla. ¿Te ha gustado este proyecto de cocina con vistas al mar? ¡Déjanos un comentario!

Bold Black and White Modern Kitchen

Parcels Design Studio

This modern kitchen proves that black and white does not have to be boring, but can truly be BOLD! The wire brushed oak cabinets were painted black and white add texture while the aluminum trim gives it undeniably modern look. Don't let appearances fool you this kitchen was built for cooks, featuring all Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances including a retractable down draft vent hood.

Contemporary at the Ritz

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This expansive contemporary penthouse kitchen, with stunning views overlooking White Plains, and the Hudson Valley was designed by Barbara Bell and Bilotta senior designer, Jeff Eakley. The cabinetry is Artcraft in a mix of high-gloss Dannogri laminate, Anthracite high-gloss lacquer, and a custom Gray matte paint. The island, great for entertaining, features a waterfall quartzite countertop with Caesarstone on the perimeter. The backsplash is a metallic glass tile. The Anthracite high gloss lacquer cabinetry hides a paneled 36” Subzero refrigerator and 36” paneled freezer while showcasing a SubZero wine refrigerator and a stainless-steel Bosch wall oven and microwave. A stainless-steel Faber hood sits above a Wolf cooktop. Hidden in the island is an extra Subzero refrigerator drawer for easy to reach drinks. Dishwasher is Miele. Designer: Barbara Bell with Bilotta Designer Jeff Eakley Photo Credit: Phillip Ennis

Merillat - Contemportary - Masterpiece

Page Lumber, Millwork, & Building Supplies

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midtown Modern

ROTHERS Design/Build

view of kitchen with dining room beyond photo by Sara Terranova
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink and blue splashback.

Elegant Remastered Contemporary in SF's Marina District

studio D

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, with island, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Robust River House

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Flip FLop

Shamrock Mountain Building Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

New Rochelle New York

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Timothy Lenz Photography www.timothylenz.com Leah Diamond Senior Designer Marsha Pilat Davis Licensed Real Estate SalesPerson
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Port Washington Residence

Soglia Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Hyde Park Residence

Mezger Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

22 TEAL

ARPIEKA design studio

Kitchen Remodel with Custom Cabintery
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kentfield Contemporary Ranch

Niche Modern

A trio of our Stamen pendants in Sapphire glass hangs above the kitchen island. The bold color of our blue glass adds a burst of color in the white kitchen, making a bold statement against the light wood cabinets and quartz countertops. Our Stamen pendants also brighten the space by creating additional light that counterbalances the natural lighting from a skylight integrated into the ceiling. Paul Dyer

Modern & Relaxed | Kitchen Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

ForeverMark Kitchen

Kitchens, Baths & Beyond

William Quarles
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen with Glass 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!