Contemporary style isn’t really a style, it’s a number of features that are on currently, that are up-to-date for this period of time. Current contemporary style is about curved lines, neutral colors and minimalism, but it may look slightly different in the future as it changes with time. Let’s take a look at some contemporary kitchens and the ways this style is applied to them.
Colors
Neutrals are a perfect contemporary color scheme, and if you are going for a contemporary kitchen, try grey, tan, white, black and other neutral shades that match your taste. How to make your kitchen more eye-catchy and bold then? Mix up some textures! Go for wood, timber, stone, tiles, glass and metal to bring a variety of textures to your kitchen, and mix up some metals.
A beautiful coastal white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a kitchen island, gold fixtures, woven pendant lamps and wooden stools.
A beautiful contemporary kitchen with sleek light-stained cabinets, white stone countertops, built-in lights and a glazed wall with garden views.
A beautiful contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets, a stained kitchen island with stone countertops, catchy black stools and fixtures.
A beautiful emerald and white kitchen with a white tile backsplash and a gorgeous white stone waterfall countertop plus chic pendant lamps.
A beautiful light stained kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops, black fixtures is chic.
A blue kitchen with a black marble backsplash and a waterfall countertop plus touches of gold for a chic look.
A chic black kitchen with a wooden table and a large hood plus white countertops looks very stylish and bold.
A chic contemporary kitchen with elegant white cabinets, a white tile backsplash, a black kitchen island with a white stone countertop and pendant lamps.
A chic contemporary kitchen with neutral cabinets, a grey kitchen backsplash and countertops and touches of gold for more chic.
A chic contemporary kitchen with white and light stained cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white stone countertop and a backsplash, a black pendant lamp.
A chic white kitchen with white stone countertops and a backsplash and a waterfall coutnertop on the kitchen island.
A contemporary beach kitchen with light blue ribbed cabinets and a white kitchen island, wooden stools and pretty pendant lamps.
A contemporary black kitchen with a large kitchen island with a marble countertop, built-in lights and metal stools.
A contemporary black kitchen with black brick walls, light-colored wood cabinets, black countertops and a hood.
A contemporary black kitchen with sleek cabinets, built-in appliances, a light-colored wood countertop and a black hood.
A contemporary blonde wood kitchen with sleek cabinets and neutrla stone countertops, stainless steel appliances.
A contemporary blonde wood kitchen with sleek no hardware cabinetry, white stone countertops, a grey skinny tile backsplash.
A contemporary chalet kitchen all clad with wood, with black metal cabinets and a plywood kitchen island, black countertops and a black hood.
A contemporary chalet kitchen with sleek cabinets, a dark kitchen island, white stone countertops and black pendant lamps.
A contemporary chalet kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops, black touches and skylights for more natural light.
A contemporary coastal kitchen with light blue cabinetry, a large wooden kitchen island, white pendant lamps, white wicker stools.
A contemporary coastal kitchen with stained cabinets, a large wooden kitchen island, statement wicker lamps, wooden beams and wicker chairs.
A contemporary dark green kitchen with a wallpaper wall, plywood shelving and a grey fridge is chic and stylish.
A contemporary grey kitchen with a grey marble backsplash and countertops, brass fixtures is a very chic and bold solution.
A contemporary kitchen in white, with cabinets with black knobs, a large hood, a black kitchen island with a white countertop and woven pendant lamps.
A contemporary kitchen with a large black metal kitchen island with open shelves is a cool idea for displaying beautiful tableware.
A contemporary kitchen with elegant light-stained cabinets, a white stone hood and countertops plus a bakcsplash and a matching kitchen island.
A contemporary kitchen with grey cabinetry of different shades, a yellow skinny tile backsplash and green chairs.
A contemporary kitchen with light stained cabinets, a white hood, a stone backsplash and countertops plus a grey planked kitchen island.
A contemporary kitchen with light stained cabinets, open shelves, white stone countertops, a hood and a pendant lamp.
Clean Lines
Forms or shapes is one of the foundational elements of contemporary design. It’s one of the elements that sets this design style apart from other, similar aesthetics like modern design. Straight lines and sleek surfaces are perfectly contemporary, and to give a more edgy touch to your kitchen, you may rock some curved lines, too. They can be added not only with a curved kitchen island or seats but also with curved lights over the kitchen island.
A contemporary kitchen with light-stained cabinets and white marble countertops, a marble backsplash, a large kitchen island with lots of drawers for storage.
A contemporary kitchen with light-stained cabinets, a white backsplash, a large white kitchen island and light-stained stools.
A contemporary kitchen with matte taupe cabinets, stained lower ones, a grey stone backsplash and countertops and metal touches.
A contemporary kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a concrete kitchen island, black framing, black stools and built-in lights.
A contemporary kitchen with sleek dark cabinets, white stone countertops, an open shelf, a kitchen island and a glass wall that shows off greenery in a private garden.
A contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets and a rich-stained kitchen island, a sleek white countertop and a backsplash.
A contemporary kitchen with stained and black cabinets, a black kitchen island, white countertops and a backsplash, gold scale pendant lamps.
A contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets, a large navy kitchen island with wooden countertops and open shelves for storage.
A contemporary kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, a matching kitchen island with open shelves and rough wooden beams and a hearth.
A contemporary light grey kitchen with a contrasting navy kitchen island and a small eating space with some stained wood stools.
A contemporary moody kitchen with ploished metal cabinets, a black backsplash and countertops plus black pendant lamps.
A contemporary Scandi kitchen with white cabinets and an additional row of stained wood ones plus matching countertops.
A contemporary Scandinavian kitchen with sleek grey cabinetry, white countertops and a backsplash, black pendant lamps and stools.
A contemporary taupe kitchen with sleek cabients, white stone countertops and a backsplash, built-in lights and neutral appliances.
A contemporary taupe with matte cabinets, open shelves, white stone countertops and modern fixtures and a neutral backsplash.
A contemporary to minimalist kitchen done in greige, with a sleek kitchen island, a hood, pendant lamps, niche shelves is amazing.
A contemporary white attic kitchen with a blue tile backsplash, white countertops and modern appliances is chic.
A contemporary white kitchen with a dark countertop, a glazed wall with a view of the private garden and greenery.
A contemporary white kitchen with concrete countertops, a large window backsplash that looks on the garden.
A contemporary white kitchen with elegant cabinets with gold handles, a grey skinny tile backsplash, open shelves and a large kitchen island.
A contemporary white kitchen with sleek cabinetry and stone countertops plus glazed walls that open on the garden.
A contemporary white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white marble kitchen island, matching countertops and a backsplash.
A contemporary white kitchen with sleek lit up cabinets, built-in lights, an oversized kitchen island with a wine bottle storage and a living edge countertop for eating.
A contemporary white kitchen with a black herringbone backsplash, tall grey stools and pendant lamps with gold inner.
A cozy contemporary kitchen with sleek white and dark stained cabinets, a white stone backsplash and white countertops.
A delicate blonde wood contemporary kitchen with sleke cabinets, white stone countertops and a backsplash, black handles.
A dove grey contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinets, a bamboo backsplash, catchy curved details and open shelves is amazing.
A dramatic black kitchen with black marble countertops and a backsplash, with a black hood and appliances is very elegant.
A fab contemporary kitchen with sleek white and navy cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops and a skylight.
A gorgeous contemporary kitchen with grey and rich-stained cabinets, a matching stained wood backsplash and countertops, a cluster of pendant lamps over the dining space.
Light
The final key to creating a contemporary design is layering plenty of lighting throughout the room, paying special attention to natural light. Make as many and as large windows as you can, this is the main point. Consider having a window backsplash or some skylights if there is not enough natural light in here. Then incorporate all types of layered light you can: ambient, accent, task, everything you can and you need, as a contemporary space should be full of light. Take a look at the ideas we’ve prepared for you and get inspired!
A gorgeous contemporary kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a row of light stained ones, built-in lights and black tube pendant lamps over the dining space.
A gorgeous contemporary kitchen with white, dove grey shaker cabients, a stained hood, a stained kitchen islannd, black pendant lamps and woven stools.
A gorgeous contemporary ktichen with sleek white cabinets, a grey stone backsplash and countertops, a black kitchen island and a layered ceiling.
A large neutral attic kitchen with a glazed ceiling, sleek white cabinets and countertops, pendant lamps and grey walls.
A lovely contemporary kitchen with graphite grey and white cabinets, a white chevron tile backsplash, catch black pendant lamps.
A lovely contemporary kitchen with white and stained cabinets, a white kitchen island, black woven stools, pendant lamps.
A peaceful contemporary kitchen with white walls, wooden and concrete cabinets and a white tile backsplash.
A pretty contemporary kitchen in white, with stained wood and a glazed wall that opens on a tropical garden.
A pretty contemporary kitchen with a light-stained kitchen island, a wooden slab ceiling and grene pendant lamps.
A pretty contemporary kitchen with sleek light-stained cabinetry, grey skinny tiles, open shelves and a large window with greeneyr views.
A pretty greige kitchen with sleek cabinets and a concrete tile backsplash, a neutral and cozy dining space here.
A refined black kitchen with metal cabinets, a marble backsplash and countertops and a black hood.
A refined contemporary kitchen with matte taupe and white cabinets, a white and grey marble backsplash and countertops and black fixtures.
A refined contemporary kitchen with navy lower cabinets and a kitchen island, ligth stained doors, open shelves and a small meal zone.
A refined contemporary mini kitchen with tan and taupe sleek cabinets, white stone countertops and a backsplash, a floating countertop for eating.
A serene contemporary kitchen with light stained cabinets, a sleek white hood, white countertops and a backsplash, a table as a kitchen island.
A serene contemporary kitchen with pale blue cabinets, planked and sleek ones, white glazed tiles and a matching blue kitchen island.
A serene white contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinets, a large kitchen island, white stone countertops and a backsplash.
A sophisticated taupe contemporary kitchen with dark stained and taupe cabinets, grey marble and black fixtures plus black built-in appliances.
A stylish contemporary kitchen with white lower cabinets, open storage shelves, a black hood, black countertops, light stained wood and a stone kitchen island.
A stylish contemporary white kitchen with a black brick backsplash, pendant bulbs and touches of gold is chic and bold.
A stylish contemporary white kitchen with a wooden backsplash that is covered with sheer glass to make it more durable.
A stylish contrasting kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a white stone kitchen island, built-in shelves and a cluster of pendant lamps.
A stylish grey contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinets and a large kitchen island, a white stone backsplash and countertops and pendant lamps.
A stylish light stained kitchen with a large window backsplash, a navy kitchen island, black pendant lamps and tall stained stools is perfection.
A super refined contemporary kitchen with sleek black cabinets, stained wood elements, white stone coutnertops and a backsplash.
A two tone contemporary kitchen with navy and white cabinets, white stone countertops and a tile backsplash plus open shelves.
A welcoming contemporary kitchen with light-stained cabinets, a large kitchen island that doubles as a dining table.
A welcoming contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a row of stained ones and a matching butcherblock countertop, a meal space by the window.
An inviting contemporary kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, stone countertops and a glazed wall to enjoy forest views.