Simple rectangular gray floor tiles with thick white grout complements this modern minimalist Northern California kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors. Limestone flooring adds texture and a timeless feel to this space from deVOL Kitchens. To save money on flooring, consider painting a bare concrete floor in a bold shade, or painting a wood floor in an old home with floorboards that can’t be refinished for a Scandi-style refresh. This renovated kitchen from Hub of the House Studio features throwback terrazzo tile floors that add a fun retro spin to the otherwise sober modern design.

• Dip your toes into trending earth tones with a crowd-pleasing shade like sage green for a soothing nature-inspired feel.
• A modern light fixture above the table brings the look into the 21st century.
• It defines a place for casual meals and features standard—not counter height—seating, which may be more comfortable for some diners.
• Counter space is often limited in small kitchens, so do what you can to save space.
• Choose stainless-steel range hood appliances, hardware, or fixtures to add a touch of industrial sophistication.
• A wraparound extension can pretty much double the existing floor space, so is ideal if you want to create an open-play layout that incorporates kitchen, dining and living space in one large, open area.

The natural elements in this kitchen complement each other effortlessly and make this kitchen look modern and eclectic. The retro ceiling pendant light is a fun, youthful addition and brings the room to life. This rich kitchen design comprises an exposed brick island that dominates the whole room and sets the tone for opulence.

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Michelle Berwick Design added banquette seating with under-bench storage to a wall of floor-to-ceiling cabinets and backed it with bright wallpaper for a vibrant feel. Remodeling your kitchen doesn’t have to break the bank or create unnecessary waste if you keep sustainability in mind. This DIY English country cottage kitchen renovation from Lobster and Swan features reclaimed wood shelving, flooring, base cabinetry, and wall-mounted shelving made from recycled wood crates. Stain it all in the same dark color as seen here for a cohesive look. To complement the rustic wood wall, Designer Richard Tubb chose freestanding restaurant-grade stainless steel cabinetry and enlisted blacksmith Darren Hardman to craft a custom steel island. Open shelving confines dishware to the essentials, while a row of bare Edison lightbulbs provides general and task lighting.

• The doorways on either side of the range wall lead to a staircase and living area, encouraging movement throughout the home.
• If you live in a modern home and still want that cottage look, we think the easy way is to add plenty of texture and wooden accents.
• The beautiful beige groin vault ceiling of this kitchen hangs a black wrought iron chandelier right above the large dark wood kitchen island with the same coffee-colored countertop as the U-shaped kitchen.
• Again, being clutter free is your best friend for this kind of design, choose a brass tap to add warmth and pop up a hanging rail for pans so they’re to hand in the evenings.
• Open-concept kitchens have become a favorite within the design community.