34 Clever Kitchen Layout Ideas to Optimize Functionality and Flow
With seating, storage, and a white quartz countertop, this large island seems more like a luxurious furniture piece than a workstation. Open shelving around the range hood and light blue cabinetry enhance the kitchen’s airy look. Stainless-steel appliances and streamlined fixtures infuse the space with contemporary style.
- “There is not just one counter or backsplash material for instance—it varies per function,” says Beckstedt.
- Try simple layouts like a straight kitchen layout or a parallel kitchen layout.
- Michelle Berwick Design paired vertical stacked terracotta tiles on the kitchen island with coral base cabinetry and a scalloped hood vent in this modern cottage kitchen.
- A good-looking kitchen defines a sound, one-wall medium-sized happy family.
Handleless kitchens are a great choice for a modern home, as they offer a clean, minimal aesthetic, but they’re not the only option available. This beautiful kitchen by Blakes London features a modern slab door with contemporary brass handles. Some inexpensive alternatives to kitchen floor tiles include flooring made with vinyl, laminate, ceramic, and sustainable cork. 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. Farmhouse sinks are the epitome of a beautiful and functional piece of kitchenware. One of the most common mistakes I see in people trying to achieve a rustic design style in their homes is they buy brand new furniture and goods that are marketed as rustic or farmhouse.
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Conversely, if your kitchen only has one large window such as this one here, don’t be afraid to span your shelving right over it. Layering in clear or colorful glass over the portion that crosses the window will allow natural light to filter through. Modern kitchen design consists of sleek, angular, and simple designs featuring little