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Contemporary Kitchen

Woodways

This Woodways contemporary kitchen utilizes blue and red acrylic materials mixed with light wood tones to soften the space. Utilizing acrylic allows for a very pigmented color to add to any design to make a statement. Photo Credit: Gabe Fahlen - Birch Tree Design

German Kitchens in Surbiton by Kitchen Shoppe

Kudos Interior Design

This German Kitchen was installed in Surbiton KT6 by Kitchen Shoppe in 2019. The Kitchen manufacturer was Hacker Systermat.
Photo of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Deep Valley Renovated Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Home Space

Express in the Home

The LED lighting used in and around the cabinetry stops the kitchen from feeling too dark.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

New York City Loft designed by Glenn Gissler

Gross & Daley Photography

Gross & Daley
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Simply Beautiful - Glen Ellyn, IL

PB Kitchen Design

This kitchen was part of a significant remodel to the entire home. Our client, having remodeled several kitchens previously, had a high standard for this project. The result is stunning. Using earthy, yet industrial and refined details simultaneously, the combination of design elements in this kitchen is fashion forward and fresh. Project specs: Viking 36” Range, Sub Zero 48” Pro style refrigerator, custom marble apron front sink, cabinets by Premier Custom-Built in a tone on tone milk paint finish, hammered steel brackets.

OR Apartment - lifestyle of a busy couple

Alexandra Bejan

design: https://www.blackfoxinteriors.com/ photo credits: Alexandra Bejan

Harrisburg PA, Small Kitchen Contemporary Remodel

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Carl Socolow
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Riverside Home in New Hope, Bucks County, PA

OMNIA Group Architects

Perched above the beautiful Delaware River in the historic village of New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania sits this magnificent custom home designed by OMNIA Group Architects. According to Partner, Brian Mann,"This riverside property required a nuanced approach so that it could at once be both a part of this eclectic village streetscape and take advantage of the spectacular waterfront setting." Further complicating the study, the lot was narrow, it resides in the floodplain and the program required the Master Suite to be on the main level. To meet these demands, OMNIA dispensed with conventional historicist styles and created an open plan blended with traditional forms punctuated by vast rows of glass windows and doors to bring in the panoramic views of Lambertville, the bridge, the wooded opposite bank and the river. Mann adds, "Because I too live along the river, I have a special respect for its ever changing beauty - and I appreciate that riverfront structures have a responsibility to enhance the views from those on the water." Hence the riverside facade is as beautiful as the street facade. A sweeping front porch integrates the entry with the vibrant pedestrian streetscape. Low garden walls enclose a beautifully landscaped courtyard defining private space without turning its back on the street. Once inside, the natural setting explodes into view across the back of each of the main living spaces. For a home with so few walls, spaces feel surprisingly intimate and well defined. The foyer is elegant and features a free flowing curved stair that rises in a turret like enclosure dotted with windows that follow the ascending stairs like a sculpture. "Using changes in ceiling height, finish materials and lighting, we were able to define spaces without boxing spaces in" says Mann adding, "the dynamic horizontality of the river is echoed along the axis of the living space; the natural movement from kitchen to dining to living rooms following the current of the river." Service elements are concentrated along the front to create a visual and noise barrier from the street and buttress a calm hall that leads to the Master Suite. The master bedroom shares the views of the river, while the bath and closet program are set up for pure luxuriating. The second floor features a common loft area with a large balcony overlooking the water. Two children's suites flank the loft - each with their own exquisitely crafted baths and closets. Continuing the balance between street and river, an open air bell-tower sits above the entry porch to bring life and light to the street. Outdoor living was part of the program from the start. A covered porch with outdoor kitchen and dining and lounge area and a fireplace brings 3-season living to the river. And a lovely curved patio lounge surrounded by grand landscaping by LDG finishes the experience. OMNIA was able to bring their design talents to the finish materials too including cabinetry, lighting, fixtures, colors and furniture.

McLean Wright Residence

Yvette Philips Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Storage

A Plus Cabinets, Inc.

Adriana Ortiz
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Modern Kitchen

Philip S. Kennedy-Grant, FAIA

Photograph by Sandy Noble.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Chen

Indigo Kitchen & Bath

Co-designer - Melissa Brown Instinctive Design.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Extraordinary Traditional Kitchen

iFloors Kitchen & Bath

Resurfaced kitchen cabinets in chocolate brown , new porcelain countertops in Calcutta luxe. Beautiful brown, black, and grey veins joining in harmony. New 24"x48" porcelain tile floor in carved Carrera bring out the warmth in the space without overpowering the countertops.

家事の間／趣味と生活の知恵を反映した水廻りリノベーション

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

キッチン−３。天井懐に余裕があったので、アーチ天井にして曲面部分に縁甲板を張った。出窓はRCの躯体に木造で新設している
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Ash Farm

Chris Murphy

Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, with island and white benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen and Dining refurbishment

Lyons Design & Build

Stunning Design & Build full kitchen, dining and utility refurbishment with inside-outside tiles. Bespoke walnut kitchen, pocket doors, ceiling mounted shelving, roof windows, pergola and creative thresholds.

Contemporary Garden Room Kitchen

Planet Furniture

This contemporary, super-smart kitchen in Old Welwyn is part of a new extension that was designed with the open space of the garden in mind. The understated, bespoke kitchen design (from our Handmade in Hitchin range) means the focus is on the outdoors when the sliding doors are open or through the expanse of glass in the colder months. Keeping it contemporary, the handleless cabinets have been hand painted in F&B’s All White and Little Greene’s Dock Blue. Providing a warm, tactile contrast is the Wide Planked Oak 60mm Breakfast Bar which extends from the kitchen island, down to the floor and provides seating on both sides. Deep drawers and large cabinets provide ample storage and easy accessibility whilst the floating, oak shelves are perfect for displaying cookery books and artefacts. Integrated Miele appliances ensure the sleek, uncluttered finish is maintained with the induction hob & downdraft extractor inset unobtrusively on the Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold Quartz worktop. And, in turn, this popular durable worktop perfectly partners the (wow factor) splashback in Hand Silvered Antiqued Mirror. A real feature of this family kitchen is the bespoke extra-large pantry which was commissioned as a drinks cabinet with integrated wine cooler. Serving both functional and visual purposes it’s designed using the same flat slab doors as the kitchen cabinets but with bi-fold opening and flush handles. However, it’s the inside where the magic lies - integrated lighting, the same Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold Quartz worktop, solid oak wine glass holders and antiqued mirror glass - It’s these details that make it a thing of beauty!

VICTOR Residence

Vivid Interiors

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Eat-in Kitchen with Metallic 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 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!