Contemporary Kitchen Ideas That Stay In Style

Contemporary Kitchen Ideas That Stay In Style

Contemporary style is not really a style, but rather a set of current features that are current for that time period. Current contemporary style is all about curved lines, neutral colors and minimalism, but it might look a little different in the future as it changes with time. Let’s take a look at some contemporary kitchens and the way this style is applied to them.

Colors

Neutrals are a perfect contemporary color scheme. If you choose a modern kitchen, try gray, tan, white, black, and other neutral shades that suit your taste. How can you make your kitchen even more eye-catching and eye-catching? Mix up some textures! Choose wood, wood, stone, tile, glass and metal to give your kitchen a variety of textures and combine some metals.

A beautiful coastal white kitchen with sleek cabinets, an island, gold fixtures, wicker pendant lamps and wooden stools

A beautiful coastal white kitchen with sleek cabinets, an island, gold fixtures, wicker pendant lamps and wooden stools

a beautiful modern kitchen with sleek light stained cabinets, white stone countertops, built-in lights and a glazed wall overlooking the garden

a beautiful modern kitchen with sleek light stained cabinets, white stone countertops, built-in lights and a glazed wall overlooking the garden

a beautiful modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a stained kitchen island with stone countertops, striking black stools and fixtures

a beautiful modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a stained kitchen island with stone countertops, striking black stools and fixtures

A beautiful emerald green and white kitchen with a white tile backsplash and a beautiful white stone waterfall countertop and chic pendant lamps

A beautiful emerald green and white kitchen with a white tile backsplash and a beautiful white stone waterfall countertop and chic pendant lamps

A beautiful, light-stained kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops, and black fixtures is chic

A beautiful, light-stained kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops, and black fixtures is chic

A chic black kitchen with a wooden table and a large extractor hood and white countertops looks very stylish and daring

A chic black kitchen with a wooden table and a large extractor hood and white countertops looks very stylish and daring

a chic, modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a white tile backsplash, a black kitchen island with a white stone countertop and pendant lamps

a chic, modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a white tile backsplash, a black kitchen island with a white stone countertop and pendant lamps

A chic, modern kitchen with neutral cabinets, a gray backsplash and countertops, and touches of gold for added chic

A chic, modern kitchen with neutral cabinets, a gray backsplash and countertops, and touches of gold for added chic

a chic modern kitchen with white and light stained cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white stone countertop and backsplash, a black pendant lamp

a chic modern kitchen with white and light stained cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white stone countertop and backsplash, a black pendant lamp

A chic white kitchen with white stone countertops and a splashback and a waterfall countertop on the kitchen island

A chic white kitchen with white stone countertops and a splashback and a waterfall countertop on the kitchen island

a modern beach kitchen with light blue ribbed cabinets and a white kitchen island, wooden stools and pretty pendant lamps

a modern beach kitchen with light blue ribbed cabinets and a white kitchen island, wooden stools and pretty pendant lamps

a modern black kitchen with a large kitchen island with marble countertop, built-in lamps and metal stools

a modern black kitchen with a large kitchen island with marble countertop, built-in lamps and metal stools

a modern black kitchen with black brick walls, light wooden cabinets, black countertops and an extractor hood

a modern black kitchen with black brick walls, light wooden cabinets, black countertops and an extractor hood

A modern light wood kitchen with sleek hardware-free cabinets, white stone countertops and a gray thin tile backsplash

A modern light wood kitchen with sleek hardware-free cabinets, white stone countertops and a gray thin tile backsplash

A modern chalet kitchen, entirely clad in wood, with black metal cupboards and a plywood kitchen island, black worktops and a black extractor hood

A modern chalet kitchen, entirely clad in wood, with black metal cupboards and a plywood kitchen island, black worktops and a black extractor hood

a modern chalet kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops, black accents, and skylights for increased natural light

a modern chalet kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops, black accents, and skylights for increased natural light

a modern coastal kitchen with light blue cabinets, a large wooden kitchen island, white pendant lamps and white wicker stools

a modern coastal kitchen with light blue cabinets, a large wooden kitchen island, white pendant lamps and white wicker stools

a modern coastal kitchen with stained cabinets, a large wooden island, statement wicker lamps, wooden beams and wicker chairs

a modern coastal kitchen with stained cabinets, a large wooden island, statement wicker lamps, wooden beams and wicker chairs

A modern dark green kitchen with a wallpaper wall, plywood shelves and a gray refrigerator is chic and stylish

A modern dark green kitchen with a wallpaper wall, plywood shelves and a gray refrigerator is chic and stylish

A modern gray kitchen with a backsplash and worktops made of gray marble and brass fittings is a very chic and bold solution

A modern gray kitchen with a backsplash and worktops made of gray marble and brass fittings is a very chic and bold solution

a modern white kitchen with black knob cabinets, a large range hood, a black kitchen island with a white countertop and woven pendant lamps

a modern white kitchen with black knob cabinets, a large range hood, a black kitchen island with a white countertop and woven pendant lamps

A modern kitchen with a large black metal kitchen island with open shelves is a cool idea to display beautiful tableware

A modern kitchen with a large black metal kitchen island with open shelves is a cool idea to display beautiful tableware

a modern kitchen with sleek, light-stained cabinets, a range hood and white stone countertops, as well as a backsplash and matching kitchen island

a modern kitchen with sleek, light-stained cabinets, a range hood and white stone countertops, as well as a backsplash and matching kitchen island

a modern kitchen with gray cabinets in different shades, a yellow, narrow tile backsplash and green chairs

a modern kitchen with gray cabinets in different shades, a yellow, narrow tile backsplash and green chairs

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, a white hood, stone backsplash and countertops, and a gray plank island

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, a white hood, stone backsplash and countertops, and a gray plank island

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, open shelving, white stone countertops, an extractor hood and a pendant lamp

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, open shelving, white stone countertops, an extractor hood and a pendant lamp

Clear lines

Shapes or shapes are one of the basic elements of contemporary design. It is one of the elements that distinguishes this design style from other, similar aesthetics such as modern design. Straight lines and smooth surfaces are completely contemporary, and to add an edgier touch to your kitchen, you can also rock some curved lines. They can be complemented not only with a curved kitchen island or seats, but also with curved lights above the kitchen island.

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets and white marble countertops, a marble backsplash and a large kitchen island with plenty of drawers for storage

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets and white marble countertops, a marble backsplash and a large kitchen island with plenty of drawers for storage

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, a white backsplash, a large white kitchen island and light stained stools

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, a white backsplash, a large white kitchen island and light stained stools

A modern kitchen with matt taupe cabinets, stained base units, gray stone backsplash and worktops and metal hardware

A modern kitchen with matt taupe cabinets, stained base units, gray stone backsplash and worktops and metal hardware

a modern kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a concrete kitchen island, black frame, black stools and built-in lamps

a modern kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a concrete kitchen island, black frame, black stools and built-in lamps

a modern kitchen with sleek dark cabinets, white stone countertops, open shelving, a kitchen island and a glass wall that showcases the greenery of a private garden

a modern kitchen with sleek dark cabinets, white stone countertops, open shelving, a kitchen island and a glass wall that showcases the greenery of a private garden

a modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets and a richly stained kitchen island, sleek white countertop and backsplash

a modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets and a richly stained kitchen island, sleek white countertop and backsplash

a modern kitchen with stained and black cabinets, a black island, white countertops and backsplash, and gold scale pendant lamps

a modern kitchen with stained and black cabinets, a black island, white countertops and backsplash, and gold scale pendant lamps

a modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a large navy kitchen island with wooden countertops and open shelves for storage

a modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a large navy kitchen island with wooden countertops and open shelves for storage

a modern kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, a matching kitchen island with open shelving and rough wooden beams and a fireplace

a modern kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, a matching kitchen island with open shelving and rough wooden beams and a fireplace

a modern light gray kitchen with a contrasting navy island and a small dining area with some stained wooden stools

a modern light gray kitchen with a contrasting navy island and a small dining area with some stained wooden stools

a modern, atmospheric kitchen with polished metal cabinets, a black backsplash and countertops, and black pendant lamps

a modern, atmospheric kitchen with polished metal cabinets, a black backsplash and countertops, and black pendant lamps

a modern Scandi kitchen with white cabinets and an additional row of stained wooden cabinets and matching worktops

a modern Scandi kitchen with white cabinets and an additional row of stained wooden cabinets and matching worktops

a modern Scandinavian kitchen with elegant gray cabinets, white countertops and backsplash, black pendant lamps and stools

a modern Scandinavian kitchen with elegant gray cabinets, white countertops and backsplash, black pendant lamps and stools

a modern taupe kitchen with sleek cabinets, white stone countertops and backsplash, built-in lights and neutral appliances

a modern taupe kitchen with sleek cabinets, white stone countertops and backsplash, built-in lights and neutral appliances

a modern taupe with matte cabinets, open shelving, white stone countertops and modern fixtures, plus a neutral backsplash

a modern taupe with matte cabinets, open shelving, white stone countertops and modern fixtures, plus a neutral backsplash

A modern to minimalist kitchen in greige with an elegant kitchen island, extractor hood, pendant lamps and niche shelves is amazing

A modern to minimalist kitchen in greige with an elegant kitchen island, extractor hood, pendant lamps and niche shelves is amazing

A modern white loft kitchen with a blue tile backsplash, white countertops and modern appliances is chic

A modern white loft kitchen with a blue tile backsplash, white countertops and modern appliances is chic

a modern white kitchen with dark worktop, a glazed wall overlooking the private garden and greenery

a modern white kitchen with dark worktop, a glazed wall overlooking the private garden and greenery

a modern white kitchen with concrete countertops and a large window backsplash overlooking the garden

a modern white kitchen with concrete countertops and a large window backsplash overlooking the garden

A modern white kitchen with elegant cabinets with gold handles, a gray thin tile backsplash, open shelving and a large kitchen island

A modern white kitchen with elegant cabinets with gold handles, a gray thin tile backsplash, open shelving and a large kitchen island

a modern white kitchen with elegant cabinets and stone worktops, as well as glazed walls opening onto the garden

a modern white kitchen with elegant cabinets and stone worktops, as well as glazed walls opening onto the garden

a modern white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white marble kitchen island, matching countertops and a backsplash

a modern white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a white marble kitchen island, matching countertops and a backsplash

a modern white kitchen with sleek, illuminated cabinets, built-in light fixtures, an oversized kitchen island with wine bottle storage, and a live edge countertop for dining

a modern white kitchen with sleek, illuminated cabinets, built-in light fixtures, an oversized kitchen island with wine bottle storage, and a live edge countertop for dining

A modern white kitchen with a black herringbone backsplash, tall gray stools and pendant lamps with gold interior

A modern white kitchen with a black herringbone backsplash, tall gray stools and pendant lamps with gold interior

a cozy, modern kitchen with sleek white and dark stained cabinets, a white stone backsplash and white countertops

a cozy, modern kitchen with sleek white and dark stained cabinets, a white stone backsplash and white countertops

A modern kitchen in delicate blonde wood with elegant cabinets, white stone worktops and backsplash and black handles

A modern kitchen in delicate blonde wood with elegant cabinets, white stone worktops and backsplash and black handles

A dove gray modern kitchen with sleek cabinets, a bamboo backsplash, eye-catching curved details and open shelving is amazing

A dove gray modern kitchen with sleek cabinets, a bamboo backsplash, eye-catching curved details and open shelving is amazing

A dramatic black kitchen with black marble countertops and backsplash, with a black extractor hood and appliances is very elegant

A dramatic black kitchen with black marble countertops and backsplash, with a black extractor hood and appliances is very elegant

A fabulous modern kitchen with elegant white and navy cabinets, white stone splashback and worktops and a skylight

A fabulous modern kitchen with elegant white and navy cabinets, white stone splashback and worktops and a skylight

a beautiful modern kitchen with gray and richly stained cabinets, a matching stained wood backsplash and countertop, and a cluster of pendant lamps above the dining area

a beautiful modern kitchen with gray and richly stained cabinets, a matching stained wood backsplash and countertop, and a cluster of pendant lamps above the dining area

Light

The final key to creating a contemporary design is to illuminate the entire space with plenty of light, paying particular attention to natural light. Make as many and large windows as possible, that’s the main point. Consider adding a window backsplash or some skylights if there isn’t enough natural light. Then incorporate all the types of layering light you can: ambient light, accent light, task light, whatever you can and need, because a modern space should be full of light. Take a look at the ideas we have prepared for you and get inspired!

a beautiful, modern kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a range of light stained cabinets, built-in light fixtures and black tube pendant lamps above the dining area

a beautiful, modern kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a range of light stained cabinets, built-in light fixtures and black tube pendant lamps above the dining area

A gorgeous modern kitchen with white dove gray shaker cabinets, a stained range hood, a stained kitchen island, black pendant lamps and woven stools

A gorgeous modern kitchen with white dove gray shaker cabinets, a stained range hood, a stained kitchen island, black pendant lamps and woven stools

a beautiful modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a gray stone backsplash and countertops, a black island and a tiered ceiling

a beautiful modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a gray stone backsplash and countertops, a black island and a tiered ceiling

a large, neutral attic kitchen with a glazed ceiling, elegant white cabinets and countertops, pendant lamps and gray walls

a large, neutral attic kitchen with a glazed ceiling, elegant white cabinets and countertops, pendant lamps and gray walls

A beautiful modern kitchen with graphite gray and white cabinets, a white chevron tile backsplash, and striking black pendant lamps

A beautiful modern kitchen with graphite gray and white cabinets, a white chevron tile backsplash, and striking black pendant lamps

a beautiful modern kitchen with white and stained cabinets, a white kitchen island, black woven stools and pendant lamps

a beautiful modern kitchen with white and stained cabinets, a white kitchen island, black woven stools and pendant lamps

a calm, modern kitchen with white walls, wood and concrete cabinets and a white tile backsplash

a calm, modern kitchen with white walls, wood and concrete cabinets and a white tile backsplash

A pretty modern kitchen in white with stained wood and a glazed wall that opens onto a tropical garden

A pretty modern kitchen in white with stained wood and a glazed wall that opens onto a tropical garden

A pretty, modern kitchen with a brightly stained kitchen island, a wooden ceiling and green pendant lamps

A pretty, modern kitchen with a brightly stained kitchen island, a wooden ceiling and green pendant lamps

A lovely modern kitchen with sleek, light stained cabinets, gray thin tiles, open shelving and a large window overlooking the greenery

A lovely modern kitchen with sleek, light stained cabinets, gray thin tiles, open shelving and a large window overlooking the greenery

A pretty greige kitchen with elegant cabinets and a concrete tile backsplash, here a neutral and cozy dining area

A pretty greige kitchen with elegant cabinets and a concrete tile backsplash, here a neutral and cozy dining area

a sophisticated black kitchen with metal cabinets, a marble backsplash and countertops, and a black extractor hood

a sophisticated black kitchen with metal cabinets, a marble backsplash and countertops, and a black extractor hood

a sophisticated modern kitchen with matte taupe and white cabinets, a white and gray marble backsplash and countertops, and black fixtures

a sophisticated modern kitchen with matte taupe and white cabinets, a white and gray marble backsplash and countertops, and black fixtures

a sophisticated modern kitchen with navy base cabinets and island, light stained doors, open shelving and a small dining area

a sophisticated modern kitchen with navy base cabinets and island, light stained doors, open shelving and a small dining area

a sophisticated, modern mini kitchen with elegant tan and taupe cabinets, white stone countertops and a backsplash, floating countertop for dining

a sophisticated, modern mini kitchen with elegant tan and taupe cabinets, white stone countertops and a backsplash, floating countertop for dining

a calm, modern kitchen with light-stained cabinets, a sleek white extractor hood, white countertops and backsplash, and a table as a kitchen island

a calm, modern kitchen with light-stained cabinets, a sleek white extractor hood, white countertops and backsplash, and a table as a kitchen island

a calm, modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, planked and simple white glazed tiles and a matching blue kitchen island

a calm, modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, planked and simple white glazed tiles and a matching blue kitchen island

a serene white modern kitchen with sleek cabinets, a large island, white stone countertops and a backsplash

a serene white modern kitchen with sleek cabinets, a large island, white stone countertops and a backsplash

a stylish modern kitchen with white base cabinets, open storage shelving, a black extractor hood, black worktops, light stained wood and a stone kitchen island

a stylish modern kitchen with white base cabinets, open storage shelving, a black extractor hood, black worktops, light stained wood and a stone kitchen island

A stylish modern kitchen in white with a black brick backsplash, hanging light bulbs and gold accents is chic and bold

A stylish modern kitchen in white with a black brick backsplash, hanging light bulbs and gold accents is chic and bold

A stylish modern white kitchen with a wooden backsplash covered with transparent glass to make it more durable

A stylish modern white kitchen with a wooden backsplash covered with transparent glass to make it more durable

a stylish, contrasting kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a white stone kitchen island, built-in shelving and a range of pendant lamps

a stylish, contrasting kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a white stone kitchen island, built-in shelving and a range of pendant lamps

a stylish gray modern kitchen with sleek cabinets and a large kitchen island, a white stone backsplash, and countertops and hanging lamps

a stylish gray modern kitchen with sleek cabinets and a large kitchen island, a white stone backsplash, and countertops and hanging lamps

A stylish, brightly stained kitchen with a large window backsplash, a navy kitchen island, black pendant lamps and tall stained stools is perfection

A stylish, brightly stained kitchen with a large window backsplash, a navy kitchen island, black pendant lamps and tall stained stools is perfection

A highly sophisticated modern kitchen with sleek black cabinets, stained wood units, white stone worktops and a splashback

A highly sophisticated modern kitchen with sleek black cabinets, stained wood units, white stone worktops and a splashback

A two-tone modern kitchen with navy and white cabinets, white stone countertops and a tiled splashback and open shelving

A two-tone modern kitchen with navy and white cabinets, white stone countertops and a tiled splashback and open shelving

an inviting, modern kitchen with brightly stained cabinets and a large island that doubles as a dining table

an inviting, modern kitchen with brightly stained cabinets and a large island that doubles as a dining table

an inviting modern kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, a range of stained cabinets and a matching butcher block countertop, a window dining area

an inviting modern kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, a range of stained cabinets and a matching butcher block countertop, a window dining area

an inviting, modern kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, stone countertops and a glazed wall to enjoy forest views

an inviting, modern kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, stone countertops and a glazed wall to enjoy forest views