A kitchen that combines sleek modern design with natural warmth. This beautifully crafted space features a curved island as its centrepiece, creating a dynamic flow that enhances both functionality and aesthetics. The island is clad with elegant terrazzo stone adding a touch of contemporary charm. The combination of the Dulux Albeit-coloured joinery and the Milano oak wall cabinets creates a captivating interplay of colours and textures, elevating the visual impact of the kitchen.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

Expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Stella House

DEMO Architects

The kitchen is open to the living room. A central island offers a casual space to cook together, have a drink and socialize while preparing dinner
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Сталинка на Курской

Buro 19.23

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and terrazzo benchtops.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Californian Bungalow II

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

A full kitchen renovation including addition of skylights transformed a previously darker and tricky workspace into a light and bright entertainers kitchen.

Cuisine vert olive et Terrazzo - Paris

Studio Spiti

Pour ce beau de projet de rénovation de cuisine sous verrière, nous avons imaginé pour nos clients un espace convivial pour cuisiner à plusieurs. Nos clients on fait appel à nous pour que je leur propose une cuisine qui leur ressemble avec des matériaux éthiques, respectueux de l'environnement, et avec simplicité et modernisme. Une cuisine qui traversera les années !

Kitchen Design

David Bayo Architect

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, pink cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Open Living

User

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

NYC Bathroom

atmosphere kitchen and bath

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Lloyd Park Extension

Studio Fabbri

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, pink splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, white benchtop and exposed beam.

B70a - Hamburg Blankenese

EMMA B. HOME

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Natural Birdseye-Project 3216

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey splashback.

Central city downsizer

Four Walls Architecture

The client chose warm, textural tones for their kitchen, accented with black panels and appliances.
Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Duncairn Lane Bray

Culligan Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

nnu House

Studio Jayga Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

nnu House

Studio Jayga Architects

The new kitchen extension has been designed for a young family who wanted to have a space for modern day living and a stronger connection to their beautiful garden. Due to the existing levels on the site, the garden was nearly a metre below and accessed via a set of external narrow steps. We proposed the demolition of an existing outbuilding which obscured the view of the garden and reduced natural daylight. We designed a new rear extension built on the back of the house to create a split-level open plan space connected with internal steps. This enabled the new kitchen floor to be level with the outside garden. It now provides a direct physical and visual connection to the garden without any level changes. Two arched doors have been designed to provide level access and frames the long views into the garden. An up-and-over glass box allows natural light to pour into the space and provides views into the garden and up into the sky. The base of the glass box is curved which also acts as a great window seat. The external envelope of the extension has been cladded with timber which has been charred on-site, using the ancient Japanese technique of ‘shou-sugi-ban’. nnu House is named in line with the geometric shapes of the doors and windows when looking onto the external facade. The ‘n’ represent the arched doors and the ‘u’ for the up-and-over glass box with a curved base.

Zig Zag Roof House

Henry Woide

Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: 4SArchitecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and vaulted.

Lloyd Park Extension

Studio Fabbri

Pivot and slide opening window seat
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Cubby Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Terrazzo Benchtops 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!