Contemporary style means everything that is up-to-date right now, and right now these are sharp lines, shiny surfaces, clean shapes and restraint color palettes, and the main rule ‘less is more’. Let’s take a look at some tips and ideas to create a beautiful contemporary kitchen at home.
Color Schemes
Most of contemporary kitchens are neutral, with just a couple of dark touches for drama or just a bit of color. That happens because minimalist and Scandinavian styles are extremely on trend and they influence what we call contemporary. White, neutrals, earthy tones, light stained wood and maybe just a single item (a kitchen island) taken in black or navy or dark green will be perfect for achieving that ultra-modern look.
a beautiful light stained kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops, black fixtures is chic
a bright contemporary kitchen with orange and white sleek cabinets, an orange backsplash and white countertops, a geo tile floor
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 white and light stained cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white stone countertop and a backsplash, a black pendant lamp
a contemporary contrasting kitchen with black and white cabinets, a white stone kitchen island with an additional countertop, a black pendant lamp
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 elegant light-stained cabinets, a white stone hood and countertops plus a bakcsplash and a matching kitchen island
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 sleek black cabinets, a concrete kitchen island, black framing, black stools and built-in lights
a contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets and a rich-stained kitchen island, a sleek white countertop and a backsplash
Lines
What makes an interior contemporary? Clean surfaces and lines, sharp angles and curves, too, they are the boldest statements. Contemporary style is all about lines and even if you are rocking some color, incorporating them will make your kitchen look contemporary and edgy.
a contemporary kitchen with stained and black cabinets, a black kitchen island, white countertops and a backsplash, gold scale pendant lamps
a contemporary moody kitchen with ploished metal cabinets, a black backsplash and countertops plus black pendant lamps
a contemporary neutral kitchen with ivory and light stained cabinets, a brick backsplash, white countertops and black handles is very chic
a contemporary Scandi kitchen with white cabinets and an additional row of stained wood ones plus matching countertops
a contemporary to minimalist kitchen done in greige, with a sleek kitchen island, a hood, pendant lamps, niche shelves is amazing
a stylish minimalist kitchen design with wooden cabinets
a contemporary white kitchen with elegant cabinets with gold handles, a grey skinny tile backsplash, open shelves and a large kitchen island
Furniture
Choose sleek cabinets with no handles or knobs or with very small ones, they will feel very contemporary. Create a contrast with two tone cabinets and a mismatching countertop, for example, a butcherblock one. Give more interest to the kitchen with a mismatching kitchen island but still done in the same style. Skip upper cabinets and opt for long clear shelves instead. Prefer built-in appliances for a sleek look and sculptural stools if you have a dining zone here.
a contemporary white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white marble kitchen island, matching countertops and a backsplash
a cozy contemporary kitchen with sleek white and dark stained cabinets, a white stone backsplash and white countertops
a dove grey contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinets, a bamboo backsplash, catchy curved details and open shelves is amazing
a fab contemporary kitchen with sleek white and light stained cabinets, a blue chevron tile backsplash, white stone countertops
a fab contemporary kitchen with sleek white and navy cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops and a skylight
a fantastic teal kitchen that shows off grains of wood, a navy hood that merges with the wall, a white stone backsplash and countertop
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
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
Materials
Texture is a must for a contemporary space as it will make it more interesting and eye-catchy and more welcoming at the same time. Texture is what will help you make the space cozier, and this style is often said to be uninviting and too clean. Go for stained wood, sleek stones in matching colors, maybe tiles and shiny metals, better matching ones to create a cohesive look.
a gorgeous contemporary ktichen with sleek white cabinets, a grey stone backsplash and countertops, a black kitchen island and a layered ceiling
a heavenly grey contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinets and a large kitchen island, a white stone backsplash and countertops and pendant lamps
a lovely contemporary kitchen with graphite grey and white cabinets, a white chevron tile backsplash, catch black pendant lamps
a pretty greige kitchen with sleek cabinets and a concrete tile backsplash, a neutral and cozy dining space here
a refined contemporary kitchen with navy lower cabinets and a kitchen island, ligth stained doors, open shelves and a small meal zone
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 small contemporary kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, a white floating countertop and a backsplash, some built-in appliances
a stylish contemporary kitchen with black cabinetry, alarge kitchen island with a waterfall countertop, a black metal shelf and black fixtures
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 contrasting kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a white stone kitchen island, built-in shelves and a cluster of 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 sleek white cabinets, a row of stained ones and a matching butcherblock countertop, a meal space by the window