Historically—and by historically, we mean pre-1990s—kitchens served as a private space to prepare meals within the confine of its own four walls. Some older layouts even went as far as hiding the kitchen behind a swinging door. Now, homeowners have embraced the idea of opening up their kitchens to their dining rooms, and often, their dining rooms to their living rooms, too. As with any kitchen, large or small, you need to think about the journey. There’s a triangle of use within every kitchen, the journey made from fridge to sink to oven – the key elements that need to be considered. Look to use vertical solutions to make the most of every storage space available.

Polished concrete floors, white walls, steel-framed Crittal-style windows and sections of spruce panelling sit in harmony within the open plan double-height kitchen/dining/living space. When you think of a modern kitchen, you may think only of an overly sleek, gloss, handleless design, however, some of the most popular styles of recent times couldn’t be different. Materials such as high grade birch ply have become a huge trend, both in styles which retain the natural grain and with veneers that just leave the tell-tale layered profile of plywood on show. If simplicity is at the heart of a modern kitchen, builds that retain and make a feature of raw building materials give an instant contemporary edge to the space.

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Stripped down to basics, this kitchen only includes the necessary – smooth white kitchen island with sink, a pair of sleek cabinets, a minimalist light bar and sleek black bar seats. The marble splashback wall with delicate barely-there veins is the epitome of muted elegance. Using wood for your modern kitchen counters will add in a touch of warm rustic charm and will disrupt the monotony of plain walls and floors. This modern kitchen features plain modern walls and ceilings, elegant black accent pieces and matching wood counters and floors. This modern kitchen enjoys ample lighting from its wide glass window and open floor plan. The silver fittings perfectly complement the sleek grey marble floor, grey cabinets, walls and counters.

• The marble backsplash seamlessly transitions into the countertop while the herringbone accent tile adds interesting character.
• Keep the countertop clutter-free and choose built-in storage solutions to maximize functionality.
• Keep the look bright and airy by contrasting upper and lower cabinets.
• Be it high-end apartments, condos, or even studio apartments, luxury modern kitchen design is the dream of every homeowner.
• They certainly achieved that goal in this soothing kitchen with wall paneling painted Sherwin-Williams’ Creamy, SW 7012 and cabinet-front appliances painted Sherwin-Williams’ Austere Gray, SW 6184.

Scandinavian kitchens have a bright, airy, beautiful, and practical atmosphere. Charcoal counters are one of the hottest trends in modern kitchen design. This sleek and sophisticated color choice adds depth and contrast to your kitchen while maintaining a clean and contemporary look. Charcoal counters work well with various color palettes, from bright and vibrant to more muted and minimalist. Green is a very trendy and popular color for kitchens and a great choice for a galley kitchen.