Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, terrazzo floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

CUBRO / Castello

pfronts

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Appartement Lepant - Barcelone

CLAAAC - architecture intérieure et décoration

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with red splashback, ceramic splashback and terrazzo floors.

sempre nuove cucine SEMPRE più belle

3d progetti

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Ronalds Home

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, terrazzo floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

Cuisine ouverte dans un tout petit espace

Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur

Dans ce 39 M2 parisien entièrement à rénover il n'y avait pas de salle d'eau mais une unique cuisine dans laquelle on trouvait une douche d'appoint... Nous avons restructurer l'espace pour créer une salle d'eau fermée, un coin cuisine ouverte et rattraper les sols en fonction en posant du carrelage imitation Terrazzo...

Marsh Hill

Mole Architects

© David Butler
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Cambridgeshire with terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

Clifton Hill Home - Kitchen

smarterBATHROOMS+

The space needed to include their existing reclaimed timber dining table. Photographer: David Russell
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and subway tile splashback.

FONTAINE - 105m2 de confort!

maéma architectes

Crédit photo Paul Allain
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors and with island.

House.2040.HS

Robert Parisi Architecture + Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Torquay Display Homes

Lifestiles

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

Side Return Extension in North London

Make My House Home

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Un pied-à-terre parisien fonctionnel - Projet Ranelagh

Mon Concept Habitation

Un pied-à-terre fonctionnel à Paris Ce projet a été réalisé pour des Clients normands qui souhaitaient un pied-à-terre parisien. L’objectif de cette rénovation totale était de rendre l’appartement fonctionnel, moderne et lumineux. Pour le rendre fonctionnel, nos équipes ont énormément travaillé sur les rangements. Vous trouverez ainsi des menuiseries sur-mesure, qui se fondent dans le décor, dans la pièce à vivre et dans les chambres. La couleur blanche, dominante, apporte une réelle touche de luminosité à tout l’appartement. Neutre, elle est une base idéale pour accueillir le mobilier divers des clients qui viennent colorer les pièces. Dans la salon, elle est ponctuée par des touches de bleu, la couleur ayant été choisie en référence au tableau qui trône au dessus du canapé.

Les bords de Marne

Marion Giovannetti Architecte

Un et un ne font qu’un. Né de la réunion de deux appartements modernistes, ce duplex tout en volumes se caractérise par son allure épuré. On y entre au second par la pièce de vie ; un plan libre offrant la meilleure vue sur la Marne. Un escalier central descend dans le prolongement de l’îlot pour distribuer les pièces de nuit tout en intimité. Grâce à cette transformation, Marie et Luc gardent leur adresse idyllique sur les bords de Marne et savourent tout le confort d’un appartement résolument contemporain à la pointe de la technologie.

apartment kitchen design

re-interiors

The new design is much more personalised, has access to every inch of space, is contemporary and easy to maintain. Painting above the sink in satinwood the same colour as the walls, keeps the design simple. Kitchens deserve a little artwork too!

Rear and Kitchen Extension in Richmond

Architect Your Home

View across kitchen towards the garden
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with with island, an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and terrazzo floors.

Memorial

User

Design: Catherine Badger and Tatiana Bacci Photos: Licia Olivetti
Mid-sized contemporary separate kitchen in Houston with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

CUBRO / Castello

pfronts

Bel Air Kitchen Project

Eden Builders

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Terrazzo Floors 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!