White painted cabinetry has been a top choice, and its predicted that finishes in gray, and black along with colors other than white will gain in popularity, however they don’t anticipate white in its various shades to go away anytime soon. A trend toward dark natural finishes/stains continues to grow as well, while distressed finishes are anticipated to decline. Photo Chrissy Racho

Contemporain Cuisine

Condo Kitchen Update

Mosby Building Arts

The breakfast room attached to a condo kitchen update. Features new Armstrong Alterna vinyl tile with Driftwood grout, maple cabinets with a natural finish. All of it compliments the owners existing yellow light ficture and Danish modern furnishing.

Kitchen-diner Blues

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This lovely kitchen-diner and utility started life as a collection of much smaller rooms. Our clients wanted to create a large and airy kitchen-dining room across the rear of the house. They were keen for it to make better use of the space and take advantage of the aspect to the garden. We knocked the various rooms through to create one much larger kitchen space with a flow through utility area adjoining it. The Kitchen Ingredients Bespoke designed, the kitchen-diner combines a number of sustainable elements. Not only solid and built to last, the design is highly functional as well. The kitchen cabinet bases are made from high-recycled content MFC, these cabinets are super sustainable. They are glued and dowelled, and then set rigidly square in a press. Starting off square, in a pres, they stay square – the perfect foundation for a solid kitchen. Guaranteed for 15 years, but we expect the cabinets to last much longer. Exactly what you want when you’re investing in a new kitchen. The longer a kitchen lasts, the more sustainable it is. Painted in a soft light grey, the timber doors are easy on the eye. The solid oak open shelves above the sink match those at the end of the peninsula. They also tie in with the smaller unit's worktop and upstand in the dining area. The timber shelves conceal flush under-mounted energy-saving LED lights to light the sink area below. All hinges and drawer runners are solid and come with a lifetime guarantee from Blum. Mixing heirlooms with the contemporary The new kitchen design works much better as a social space, allowing cooking, food prep and dining in one characterful room. Our client was keen to mix a modern and contemporary style with their more traditional family heirlooms, such as the dining table and chairs. Also key was incorporating high-end technology and gadgets, including a pop-up socket in the Quartz IQ worktop peninsula. Now, the room boasts underfloor heating, two fantastic single ovens, induction hob and under counter wine fridge. The original kitchen was much, much smaller. The footprint of the new space covers the space of the old kitchen, a living room, WC and utility room. The images below show the development in progress. By relocating the WC to just outside the kitchen and using RSJs to open up the space, the entire room benefits from the flow of natural light through the patio doors.

Walford Road

Untitled Practice

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

Details: Dishes, once stored in upper cabinets, are now located in base cabinet drawers — a request by the client for aging in place. Heavy duty drawer hardware makes for easy operation. While it looks a bit tight, the adjacency to the dishwasher functions very well, our client reports. The flooring is sheet Marmoleum, and serves to nicely set apart the kitchen from adjacent spaces.

Contemporary in Meydenbauer - Bellevue, WA

Sockeye Homes

Küche Fashion in Weiss, matt

Kölner-Küchen-Team

West End Avenue Apartment

Emily Kandel Design

Susan Fisher Photography This compact Kitchen was opened up to the Living Area to lighten and brighten the apartment. The IKEA cabinets allow for an enormous amount of storage and the porcelain counter tops are low maintenance.

Tom Cogill

Drawers to provide practical and functional storage

Spin Design

The feature shelving unit hides the inbuilt cabinets and microwave behind. The combination of the wood and the white with the black accents provides a timeless, warm look. The splash back tiles have been selected to add texture and interest, while remaining a subtle backdrop. To ensure that the size of the kitchen complimented the rest of the house we actually removed a bathroom. We kept the Powder Room and updated Fixtures & Fittings. The galley style kitchen feels large and comfortable. Its openness and lightness make it a wonderful space to be in.

Transitional Kitchen in Historic Home Renovation, Corvallis, Oregon

Powell Construction

This renovation in Corvallis, Oregon features a glass backsplash.

Eichler on Mossbrook

Strong Cabinetry

New kitchen for our client's Eichler in the Fairhaven neighborhood. Grain matched walnut and matte white doors create a beautiful combination.

Ellington Condo Kitchen and Office Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes

Weiße Schränke zu dunklen Arbeitsplatten

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Die flächenbündigen Schrankfronten sind an den Oberschränken grifflos, am deckenhohen Seitenschrank mit eleganten Chromleisten konzipiert. Dazu bringt die dunkle Laminat-Arbeitsplatte stilvolles Flair in die Optik ein. Edel wirken dazu auch die schwarzen Elektrogeräte, die wie der Herd mit Chromverzierungen oder wie die Kochfläche mit Touch-Bedienung die Funktionalität der modernen Ballerina-Küche bereit halten.

2271 Home Staging SOLD

Clara Godbey Home Staging and Organizing, Inc.

SOLD Ernie Emad This contemporary style décor with blues, yellow and read against a grey wall brought out the beauty of the house.

Maria Theresa Collection 5-Light 20" Gold Mini Chandelier with Hand Polished Cry

We Got Lites

There's undeniable magic when light meets crystal or glass. It sparks the same fire one sees when light meets precious and semi-precious stones. Great lighting often takes styling cues from jewelry as well, with its primary use of gold and silver tones. Just like an outfit isn't complete without the perfect necklace, bracelet or earrings, a room isn't complete until it has lighting that adds the WOW factor when you walk in. Measurements and Information: Width: 20" Height: 19" adjustable to 91" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 18 pounds Finish: Gold Crystal: Hand Polished 5 Lights Accommodates 5 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

Approved Used Kitchen, Betta Living Modern Gloss, Rangemaster Oven

Used Kitchen Exchange

McAdams - Encino - Black & Brass Kitchen Remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Open space floor plan kitchen overseeing the living space. Vaulted ceiling. A large amount of natural light flowing in the room. Amazing black and brass combo with chandelier type pendant lighting above the gorgeous kitchen island. Herringbone Tile pattern making the area appear more spacious.

Contemporary Kitchen with Linoleum 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!