Contemporary Kitchens

It is hard to define the contemporary kitchen style as it is a style that is constantly changing, evolving and spans many types of kitchens. Contemporary design is very much of the now and forever changing, taking some cues from modern such as the sleek clean lines however minimalist is not what you will find here. Contemporary kitchens often combine elements from the modern period with a mix of traditional elements to create a sleek kitchen that feels more liveable.

Combining shaker doors with modern on show appliances and granite worktops is a popular choice here. Equally modern gloss doors combined with wood worktops, stainless steel appliances and tiled splash-backs are equally popular, there really are no rules.

Contemporary kitchen's are extremely popular with families as the modern approach to kitchen design combined with the cues to traditional design offer a low maintenance functional kitchen that is perfectly suited to modern family life whist giving a homely feel to any new kitchen ultimately contributing to making your house into a family home. Wrap you family in the warmth of your new kitchen by choosing a new contemporary kitchen from Cleveland.

Take a look through some examples from our contemporary kitchen range

For the kitchen design our customer from Formby was looking for a bright and airy kitchen that had a fusion of both modern and traditional kitchen elements. We decided on and off-white kitchen door with matching plinths and cornice, the worktop is a natural granite with a white and green marble vein running through it. The handles are a small knob style with a high-quality chrome finish. Included in the kitchen is a large American fridge freezer, large double over, integrated plate warming tray, stainless steel sink and an abundance of storage space. The doors are of a shaker style with glass panels on some upper cupboards. A white tile splashback adds to the bright feel of the kitchen.
"For the kitchen design our customer from Formby was looking for a bright and airy kitchen that had a fusion of both modern and traditional kitchen elements. We decided on and off-white kitchen door with matching plinths and cornice, the worktop is a natural granite with a white and green marble vein running through it. The handles are a small knob style with a high-quality chrome finish. Included in the kitchen is a large American fridge freezer, large double over, integrated plate warming tray, stainless steel sink and an abundance of storage space. The doors are of a shaker style with glass panels on some upper cupboards. A white tile splashback adds to the bright feel of the kitchen."
For the design of this kitchen our client from Woolton wanted a warm contemporary kitchen to blend in with their style of decor and flooring. We went with a light grey door with oak shelving and stainless-steel hardware. A simple high-end handle has been used to add to the contemporary feel of this kitchen, integrated appliances have been hidden within the kitchen cupboards as not to distract from the stunning aesthetic of this kitchen. A large range cooker with feature mantel piece has been installed giving somewhere to hide the integrated extractor fan making this space perfect for cooking and entertaining at the same time.
"For the design of this kitchen our client from Woolton wanted a warm contemporary kitchen to blend in with their style of decor and flooring. We went with a light grey door with oak shelving and stainless-steel hardware. A simple high-end handle has been used to add to the contemporary feel of this kitchen, integrated appliances have been hidden within the kitchen cupboards as not to distract from the stunning aesthetic of this kitchen. A large range cooker with feature mantel piece has been installed giving somewhere to hide the integrated extractor fan making this space perfect for cooking and entertaining at the same time."
A stunning designer kitchen with a painted light grey and slate grey shaker door designed for our client on the Wirral. The two-tone shaker kitchen has been combined with two different worktops creating two clear distinct spaces within this kitchen. The large gas cooking hob and stainless-steel sink have been positioned closely together achieving the perfect place to prepare meals. All modern appliances have been included in this kitchen design including dual Neff ovens, dishwasher, extraction hood and large gas cooking hob. The main kitchen worktop is a white Corian and the island is a wood affect laminate surface. Traditional metal draw pulls and door knobs have been used on the various doors throughout this kitchen and add to the overall contemporary feel.
"A stunning designer kitchen with a painted light grey and slate grey shaker door designed for our client on the Wirral. The two-tone shaker kitchen has been combined with two different worktops creating two clear distinct spaces within this kitchen. The large gas cooking hob and stainless-steel sink have been positioned closely together achieving the perfect place to prepare meals. All modern appliances have been included in this kitchen design including dual Neff ovens, dishwasher, extraction hood and large gas cooking hob. The main kitchen worktop is a white Corian and the island is a wood affect laminate surface. Traditional metal draw pulls and door knobs have been used on the various doors throughout this kitchen and add to the overall contemporary feel."
Another contemporary kitchen we design for a large home in Southport featuring our cost-effective Madison shaker door with a light grey vinyl finish. A unique glass door design has been used on some of the upper cupboards giving this kitchen a unique feel with decorative lower and upper pelmets. A thin Corian white worktop add the perfect touch to this stunning kitchen. This kitchen comes complete with everything you need for family living including integrated dual over, microwave, dish warmer, large cooking hob and dishwasher. The main island goes the complete length of the kitchen giving plenty of storage space and a place for seating at one end.
"Another contemporary kitchen we design for a large home in Southport featuring our cost-effective Madison shaker door with a light grey vinyl finish. A unique glass door design has been used on some of the upper cupboards giving this kitchen a unique feel with decorative lower and upper pelmets. A thin Corian white worktop add the perfect touch to this stunning kitchen. This kitchen comes complete with everything you need for family living including integrated dual over, microwave, dish warmer, large cooking hob and dishwasher. The main island goes the complete length of the kitchen giving plenty of storage space and a place for seating at one end."
A funky contemporary kitchen design for our client in Lancashire featuring stone and brilliant white colour scheme with a unique blue colour applied to the walls and oven housing. Floor to ceiling cupboards have been integrated into the wall of the kitchen which add a stunning affect and house a large American fridge freezer and wine rack. In the centre of the kitchen is a large island with open ends for display storage, the island features a large stainless-steel sink and traditional tap. On the opposite wall is a extractor fan upper and lower cupboards as well as a large pop colour range cooker. The different kitchen elements are tied together with a white Corian worktop.
"A funky contemporary kitchen design for our client in Lancashire featuring stone and brilliant white colour scheme with a unique blue colour applied to the walls and oven housing. Floor to ceiling cupboards have been integrated into the wall of the kitchen which add a stunning affect and house a large American fridge freezer and wine rack. In the centre of the kitchen is a large island with open ends for display storage, the island features a large stainless-steel sink and traditional tap. On the opposite wall is a extractor fan upper and lower cupboards as well as a large pop colour range cooker. The different kitchen elements are tied together with a white Corian worktop."
A large shaker kitchen design for our customer in Liverpool featuring 3 different coloured doors including Ivory, light grey and mahogany. The central island features a large seating area as well as lots of storage which was a vital design feature for our clients growing family. The far wall of the kitchen features an integrated coffee maker, plate warming trays, integrated microwave and American fridge freezer. A large range style stainless steel oven with matching back splash and extraction hood sits at the centre of the kitchen and is the perfect place for preparing food. Throughout the design of this kitchen storage space was a key consideration and has been carefully planned out to give maximum storage. A slim contemporary handle has been used on all doors and drawers tying all elements together and finishing of this kitchen perfectly.
"A large shaker kitchen design for our customer in Liverpool featuring 3 different coloured doors including Ivory, light grey and mahogany. The central island features a large seating area as well as lots of storage which was a vital design feature for our clients growing family. The far wall of the kitchen features an integrated coffee maker, plate warming trays, integrated microwave and American fridge freezer. A large range style stainless steel oven with matching back splash and extraction hood sits at the centre of the kitchen and is the perfect place for preparing food. Throughout the design of this kitchen storage space was a key consideration and has been carefully planned out to give maximum storage. A slim contemporary handle has been used on all doors and drawers tying all elements together and finishing of this kitchen perfectly."
A simple grey slab door with a unique double height oven and large stainless-steel handles have been used here to create a quirky kitchen for our client’s new rear extension in Kirkby, Liverpool. The kitchen doors have a matt finish combined with a wooden worktop achieve a modern edgy look. The kitchen worktops have been extended past the lower cupboards to give a seating area ideal for serving food and entertaining company while cooking. The ceramic cooking hob has been integrated into the worktop and the extraction fan has been hidden within the cupboard above.
"A simple grey slab door with a unique double height oven and large stainless-steel handles have been used here to create a quirky kitchen for our client’s new rear extension in Kirkby, Liverpool. The kitchen doors have a matt finish combined with a wooden worktop achieve a modern edgy look. The kitchen worktops have been extended past the lower cupboards to give a seating area ideal for serving food and entertaining company while cooking. The ceramic cooking hob has been integrated into the worktop and the extraction fan has been hidden within the cupboard above. "
A kitchen design for our client’s apartment in Liverpool city centre, the apartment is in an old converted dock building and features brick painted wall, cast iron radiators and concrete floors. The kitchen features both light grey and white gloss doors with modern chrome handles. The white Corian worktops give the ideal worksurface for washing dishes and preparing food whereas the woodblock worktops add warmth to the space. Integrated appliances are used here to hide the utility items such as the dishwasher and washing machine and the over is integrated into the floor to ceiling cabinets. Oak shelving adds a warmth to the space that is a common feature with contemporary kitchens. We have designed some matching furniture to be installed in the living room helping to tie the two rooms together.
"A kitchen design for our client’s apartment in Liverpool city centre, the apartment is in an old converted dock building and features brick painted wall, cast iron radiators and concrete floors. The kitchen features both light grey and white gloss doors with modern chrome handles. The white Corian worktops give the ideal worksurface for washing dishes and preparing food whereas the woodblock worktops add warmth to the space. Integrated appliances are used here to hide the utility items such as the dishwasher and washing machine and the over is integrated into the floor to ceiling cabinets. Oak shelving adds a warmth to the space that is a common feature with contemporary kitchens. We have designed some matching furniture to be installed in the living room helping to tie the two rooms together. "

Contemporary Case Studies

Ivory Shaker Kitchen Maghull

As part of a large scheme of extension and refurbishments the homeowners of this contemporary home wanted to install a brand-new kitchen and utility.

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Grey Shaker Kitchen Liverpool

As part of a full house renovation and redevelopment we supplied and installed this fantastic modern shaker kitchen.

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