The main difference between a modern and contemporary kitchen is based on definitions. The two have a lot of similarities, but the term “modern” refers to a period of design spurred on by the Bauhaus movement after the late 1800s up through the 1960s. The term “contemporary” refers to the preferred style of kitchen favored at the moment. Other kitchen styles besides modern that are contemporary during the 2020s include Shaker, farmhouse, cottage, traditional, and transitional. Here are 20 contemporary kitchen designs that can inspire your own cooking space.
