The maindifference between a modern and contemporarykitchen is based on definitions.
The term “contemporary” refers to the preferredstyle of kitchenfavored at the moment.
Here are 39 contemporary kitchen designs that can inspire your own cooking space.
Idea Space
Unique pendant lighting not typically found in cooking spaces adds to the kitchen’s luxurious feeling.
And the rich teal of the chairs adds a pop of color.
To confirm the space doesn’t become too chaotic, both the walls and countertops are a simple white.
Lucy Interior Design
The dark floor helps to anchor the space.
The marble-patterned quartz countertop and matching backsplash add both timeless beauty and practical function.
Cool-toned kitchens can feel a little chilly, so the walnut shelves add a splash of warmth.
Honeycomb Design and Build
And the lighting adds a bit of a playful touch.
The bold pattern of the wood tile backsplash personalizes the space.
And the white countertops ensure that the kitchen doesn’t become too dark.
Idea Space
Besides being attractive, the slick cabinet surfaces are easy to keep clean.
And they can be fabricated in nearly any color you’ve got the option to dream of.
This small cooking space designed byColombo and Serboli Architectsfeels both contemporary and inviting.
Soda Pop Design
The blue color of the cabinet paneling gives it a fresh, modern vibe.
And it plays nicely off the blue archway that connects the kitchen to the rest of the apartment.
All of the cabinets are movable, which add loads of flexible function to the cooking space.
Space Craft Joinery
And the rubber flooring is soft on your feet.
Decorative Accents
M.J. Lanphier
Interior designerM.J.
Lanphiercreated this stylish contemporary kitchen in an open-concept apartment that pops thanks to its decorative accents.
Atticus & Milo
The black sculpture and table lamp are unexpected touches.
And the marble front on the kitchen island enhances the elegant vibe.
Colorful Tile
The design team atIdea Spaceadded contemporary flair to thisbright cooking spaceby installing colorful brick tile.
Colombo and Serboli Architects
Taking the tile from the counter to the ceiling makes it the focal point in the room.
Thischic and inviting kitchenbyAlys Designcombines a cozy dining space with custom cabinetry.
The pristine white doors hide some of the appliances, as well as a sizable pantry.
The Paper House Project
The multi-toned cabinets and warm wood give the cooking space a mid-century modern appeal.
Yet the space still has a streamlined and simple contemporary vibe as well.
Warm Wood Kitchen Cabinetry
Vidal Design Collective
Kitchens are often the focal point of open concept spaces.
M.J. Lanphier
Bold Colors and Patterns
Aegis Interior Design
Bold patterns and exciting colors can enliven any kitchen.
Warm White Kitchen
Synergistic Development
White contemporary kitchens can sometimes feel a little cold or sterile.
But thiswhite kitchenbySynergistic Developmentsolves that problem.
Alys Design
And there’s plenty of lighting to keep things bright and cheery.
Sturdy quartz countertops and natural wood tones give this kitchen a crisp appearance.
Plus, the white upper cabinets seemingly disappear into the white tile backsplash.
Vidal Design Collaborative
This visual trick enhances the room’s relaxed and uncluttered good looks.
you could do both in your contemporary kitchen.
The custom paneled oven hood and wood shelves add natural warmth to thiscontemporary kitchenbyCM Natural Designs.
Vidal Design Collective
They’re a nice contrast to the cool cabinets and countertops.
The marble countertops and matching backsplash lend polish to the place.
And the matching materials also help to make the whole space feel larger and more cohesive.
Aegis Interior Design
The marble countertops seep with a dramatic pattern that’s sleek and modern.
Another exciting feature is the modern glass door refrigerator, which puts its contents on display.
That’s one way to force you to keep your fridge organized.
Synergistic Development
The contrast is stunning and gives the kitchen presence in the overall space.
Plus, the wood features, including the maple countertops, provide even more striking contrast.
Try an island that has an overhang on multiple sides, perfect for stools.
Rachel Madden Interiors
Try a finish that feels organic and rustic to contrast a more modern kitchen.
The large-scale black hardware on these cabinets feels modern.
In a warm off white, it’s a look that’s approachable and on-trend.
CM Natural Designs
It won’t show the inevitable kick marks from shoes.
Sage Green and Wood Kitchen
Arbor and Co
Sage green is a favorite incontemporary color palettes.
It’s calming and serene, and it reads as a neutral.
Suba
It also makes for a lovely tile backsplash color.
Try contrasting dark vs. light throughout the cabinet surfaces.
Natural Wood Kichen
Light wood, natural cabinets and white countertops are a quintessential contemporary kitchen look.
Black Lacquer Design
The result is a bright and airy kitchen, perfect for gathering friends and family.
It’s an unexpected contrast that adds interest to a white kitchen.
Try white tile with dark cabinets or vice versa.
Ban Architecture
The warmth on the cognac leather stools balances the cool tones of the blue.
This striking kitchen has a farmhouse-inspired chandelier, a rustic bread basket, and modern finishes.
The wood finish is incorporated throughout the space on the cabinets, island, and stools.
Brophy Interiors
Contemporary-style cabinets are typically clean-lined, simple cabinets, often in a Shaker style.
They have straight lines, flat fronts, and minimalist hardware.
Contemporary kitchens are typically much sleeker, with an emphasis on simple, clean lines.
Interior Impressions
Contemporary kitchen cabinets are often neutral colors, with white being perennially popular.
Erin Williamson Design
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Alvin Wayne
Alvin Wayne
Interior Impressions
Arbor and Co
Becca Interiors
Brophy Interiors
Brophy Interiors
Kate Marker Interiors
Brophy Interiors
Charlie Coull Design
Erin Williamson Design
Erin Williamson Design
Home Consultant Inc
Kate Marker Interiors
Kate Marker Interiors
