40 inspiring kitchen ideas for every style, budget and project
From small apartment kitchens to large open-concept spaces, check out these modern kitchens that will inspire your makeover. From a skylight letting light stream into the space to geometric globe pendants, this kitchen shows that lighting can add an eye-catching look to a simple contemporary kitchen. Minimalist hardware is often the hallmark of a contemporary kitchen, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be small. This limestone hood hearkens back in time with hand-carved details and light stone. One of the easiest ways to update just about anything is with a fresh coat of paint.
- If you are the kind of person who likes to change their home often with the trends, a white kitchen would be the way to go.
- While it’s possible to live in your home while renovating the kitchen, it’s not recommended.
- This Northern California backyard ADU kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors has smooth polished concrete floors that have a minimalist and effortless feel that suits the space.
- In the kitchen above, a range of materials and finishes—from glass to metal, wood, and stone—collide like a medley.
- The pendants above feature the same color scheme, with black exteriors and gold interiors for cohesion.
Adding an eat-in option is popular amongst modern kitchen ideas and designs. Busy schedules and smaller homes drove many to ditch the formal dining room and instead installed an eat-in area in the kitchen. The beautiful bronze of the island balances the cool greys of the rest of the kitchen. It’s always a thrill when interior designers reveal their take on trends that are worth embracing. If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your kitchen in some way, whether it’s complete with a large island or a small, charming layout, you’ll appreciate this list of top kitchen trends for 2022.

