20 Modern Kitchen Ideas for a Beautiful, Streamlined Space
It combines multiple materials in a cohesive, yet dramatic fashion a concrete cabinet frame, layered with tiles, and fronted by wood veneer doors. This design maximizes its small space with plenty of room for cooking and storing your kitchenware. The light-colored walls and unique corner window keep it open and airy. Gray is the “it” color in design these days and this kitchen utilises this gorgeous color from top to bottom. It has sleek, plentiful storage and seamless style with gray kitchen cabinetry with flush doors and built-in stainless-steel appliances.
The rise of the ‘working kitchen’ has seen an increased demand for multi-functional spaces. Davonport designers say in the last 12 months glass has been used more decoratively and dramatically as splashbacks or backdrops for open shelving. The trick is to try to leave the areas around the windows as clear as possible. ‘Try to not crowd the window with cabinets either side as that will limit the brightness of your space,’ Darren says. In this beautiful kitchen, the marble veining of the sink is matched to the worktops, creating a dramatic statement that is rich and luxurious. When tiling a high-traffic area you’ll need easy-to-clean and durable tiles.
How do I beautify my kitchen?
Wall treatments like lime wash or even plaster applications add so much dimension and character to a space, and can even offer a warmer, more welcoming feeling than plain paint. If you’re already working with a kitchen that prizes character and weathered finishes, opting for a similar look on the walls feels like an easy fit—and you’re sure to find that the compliments just pour in. We love incorporating natural wood tones into a kitchen—they’re perfect for warning up the look of cool marble and bright whites, and they lend a hint of Scandi-inspired flair to any home space. A vaulted ceiling adds a light, soaring look to a kitchen, and the wood beams help make it a warm, welcoming look. The wood finish is incorporated throughout the space on the cabinets, island, and stools. Contemporary design often incorporates natural textures, like wood, and these wooden beams add both architectural interest and warmth.
- ‘Nowadays the kitchen is as much an entertaining space as a practical space, so kitchen lighting is becoming increasingly decorative as well as functional,’ says Charlie Bowles, director at Original BTC.
- Derin’s Fold barstools add a pop of color in the sleek white Boffi-clad kitchen of aManhattan brownstone remodeled by Delphine Krakoff of Pamplemousse Design.
- For instance, the earthy green cabinets (painted Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams) are paired with wire-brushed oak cabinets on the island.
- Blessed with the towering, pyramidal architecture of this kitchen, José Guedes Cruz decided to turn it into a shrine to the communal act of cooking.
New Orleans designer Shaun Smith gave a 1950s ranch a charming, functional makeover. In the kitchen, a Monogram Integrated Glass-Door Refrigerator by GE (monogram.com), clean white lower cabinets, graphic tile, and an antique copper lantern provide a mix of mod, retro, and farmhouse chic. Our 2021 Idea House in Louisville, Kentucky, is full of creative painting techniques, including on the kitchen floors. In this farmhouse, designer Caroline Brackett painted her cabinets a lovely shade of natural green to blend beautifully into the trees surrounding the home seen through the large windows. To ensure this English farmhouse-inspired kitchen was far from dark and closed off, interior designer Laura Jenkins found took it a step further than just a plethora of windows.
Open up a Small Space
Rummage through flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops for one-of-a-kind finds. They call it a kitchen island but that doesn’t mean it has to stay isolated in one spot. It works as a prep station, a counter to eat at, or even a temporary bar cart during a social evening at home. Lighting is essential, sure, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also look beautiful.
‘We will see more rounded shapes adding elegant and beautiful corners to the kitchen. Softer forms are alluring and appealing because they exude luxury and sophistication. They are also more ergonomic and feel more natural to use, whilst aesthetically every view is taken care of, rather than creating abrupt stops,’ says Emma Cowburn, kitchen designer, Harvey Jones.