Traditional cooker hoods disrupt sight lines when used on islands, and in a modern kitchen are often an unnecessarily dominant feature when more discreet options exist. Build up a lighting design scheme that includes multiple sources of light for different tasks to ensure that your kitchen can strike the right balance between ambience and functionality. This beautiful kitchen by Blakes London features a modern slab door with contemporary brass handles.

The marble backsplash seamlessly transitions into the countertop while the herringbone accent tile adds interesting character. An open-concept kitchen plus all the right materials is the perfect recipe for an inviting, warm space. This room features red-leaf maple cabinets balanced by white accents to create a natural, airy gathering space for whipping up a new recipe and entertaining. Forever a color hero, verdant shades of green are growing outdoor-in goodness into every interior space, and green kitchen ideas are all the sage rage. From calming olive, to energizing mint and rich emerald, there’s a revitalising green to suit all palette cleansing tastes and spaces.

Built-in barbeque grill

Categorizing a kitchen as small speaks to more than just the available square footage—it can also reference a room that has such a quirky layout that it’s almost impossible to make functional. In that instance, working with a pro to make the most of all your nooks and crannies can be super beneficial. Designer Polly Ashman worked around tight angles and throughways to come up with a unique cabinet design that sneaks in bonus storage. Upgrade your kitchen art with framed paintings or prints, and upgrade dull kitchen lighting for stylish pendant lighting or a small chandelier for some added charm.

Green, symbolizing growth and renewal, can bring a sense of tranquility and vitality to the space. In a galley kitchen where space is premium, lighter shades of green can make the area feel more open and airy, while darker hues introduce an element of sophistication and depth. Pairing green cabinetry or walls with natural light or warm lighting fixtures can accentuate this color’s calming and inviting qualities. Incorporate natural and weathered woods into your kitchen design to achieve that rustic farmhouse aesthetic.

Designate natural seating areas

The end of the island features a wood accent that separates the eating area from the food prep area. You don’t need a lot of cabinet space if you have a large kitchen island. This large island has plenty of drawer space to store kitchen essentials. The brass and leather drawer pulls are the perfect accent in this modern Spanish-style home.

• This modern kitchen takes full advantage of its island space with creative cabinetry.
• Minimalist design shines in this kitchen, while taking elements from various styles to create a unique look.
• Incorporating interesting shapes, via serpentine curved units, or adding one strong feature piece like a chandelier or designer bar stools, can create a really dynamic room that’s easy to update.
• Cerused-oak cabinetry lines a Rockwell Group–designedManhattan penthouse’s kitchen, which is contrasted strikingly by unique marble.
• Maximize your kitchen’s functionality and streamline the design with drawer storage solutions.