Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

LAYER

Flussocreativo Design Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Whole Condo Renovation

Buckminster Green LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Jenkins Street

Stylepoint

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Cooper

Real Interior NZ

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Gig Harbor - Henderson Bay House

Avant Garde Wood Floors

Contemporary style dining and kitchen area with nine inch wide European oak hardwood floors, live edge walnut table, modern wood chairs, wood windows, custom cabinetry, waterfall kitchen island, modern light fixtures and overall simple decor! Luxury home by TCM Built

Modern Design Gallery

Hallmark Cabinet

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

The Hen House - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

Open plan kitchen diner with plywood floor-to-ceiling feature storage wall. Contemporary dark grey kitchen with exposed services.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

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.

Custom Modern IKEA Kitchen Remodel

Dendra Doors

Custom IKEA Kitchem Remodel by John Webb Construction using Dendra Doors Modern Slab Profile in VG Doug Fir veneer finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

REMODEL-Kitchen, Bar-Dallas

Megan Bailey Interiors

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Hope & Hayes' kitchen

April Case Underwood

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and vaulted.

Scandinavian Farmhouse

Velin Homes

Designed by Pico Studios, this home in the St. Andrews neighbourhood of Calgary is a wonderful example of a modern Scandinavian farmhouse.
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

The House That Patience Built

McCabe By Design LLC

This open plan kitchen provides ample space for family members and guests to participate in meal preparation and celebrations. The dishwasher, warming drawer and refrigerator are some what incognito with their matching cabinet panel exteriors. The kitchen appliances collection is rounded out with a speed cook oven, convection wall oven, induction cooktop, downdraft ventilation and a under counter wine and beverage fridge. Contrasting cabinet and countertop finishes and the non-traditional glass tile backsplash add to the soothing, textural finishes in this kitchen.

Permitted development single storey rear kitchen extension

The Practical Planning Company Ltd

We designed this large single storey rear extension under permitted development. With some careful design considerations, we were able to create a seamless flow of kitchen units with the flush walls and we were also able to relocate and hide the soil pipe which would have been coming down in the middle of the room. The roof lights and French doors create such an airy, light space - and show that you don't always need bifolds or expensive doors to create an aesthetic such as this.

Cashmere Gloss Handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

Neutral but BOLD This bungalow renovation really shows off the beautiful vaulted ceiling details. Whilst the kitchen is very neutral, the client has brought it to life with pops of Bold colour around the whole room. The kitchen is a German Handle-less kitchen. Cashmere Gloss fronts with Trilium Dekton worktops. The design features a tall bank of Siemens StudioLine appliances and a 2in1 induction downdraft extractor on the island.

Kitchen and Dining Extension

Couture Concepts Interiors

This beautiful new kitchen and dining extension boasts expansive bright vaulted ceilings, double bi-folding doors, a huge kitchen island with a waterfall edge, monochromatic colour scheme with a pop of rust in the impactful feature lights, bar stools and carver dining chairs.

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.

Projet Legendre

Mon Concept Habitation

L'objectif principal de ce projet était de transformer ce 2 pièces en 3 pièces, pour créer une chambre d'enfant. Dans la nouvelle chambre parentale, plus petite, nous avons créé un dressing et un module de rangements sur mesure pour optimiser l'espace. L'espace nuit est délimité par un mur coloré @argilepeinture qui accentue l'ambiance cosy de la chambre. Dans la chambre d'enfant, le parquet en chêne massif @laparquetterienouvelle apporte de la chaleur à cette pièce aux tons clairs. La nouvelle cuisine, tendance et graphique, s'ouvre désormais sur le séjour. Cette grande pièce de vie conviviale accueille un coin bureau et des rangements sur mesure pour répondre aux besoins de nos clients. Quant à la salle d'eau, nous avons choisi des matériaux clairs pour apporter de la lumière à cet espace sans fenêtres. Le résultat : un appartement haussmanien et dans l'air du temps où il fait bon vivre !

Contemporary Kitchen with Vaulted 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!