When remodeling the kitchen in a period home, choose a design that enhances the build and character of the original property for a more sympathetic look. Using materials that complement the existing property and a design that is sensitive to the heritage will help new additions look like they’ve always been there, rather than standing out as new. Here, we take you through the options for your kitchen remodel – plus give you plenty of inspiration for choosing the right kitchen layouts and designs. The streamlined design stands in provocative contrast to the graceful kitchen alcove arch. We have talked a lot about making a kitchen feel wider or longer, but adding height to a small kitchen can make it feel bigger too. Let the kids go wild or spend your whole weekend drawing the perfect design – check out our gallery of chalkboard wall ideas for some cool designs to inspire you.

• Creating and delivering personalised modular kitchens that are durable and long-lasting is our A game.
• Keeping or installing narrow wood plank flooring helps to maintain an authentic feel when renovating a midcentury modern property, like this airy kitchen from Hub of the House Studio.
• Whether you want to see big or small changes in your cooking space, you’ve got to play to your decorative taste, household needs and budget too.
• The island is painted Farrow & Ball’s Green Blue, No. 84, but the room’s details, like an Italian Murano bubble glass chandelier and a custom lacquered table create a canvas for entertaining.
• Whichever option you choose, we can help your kitchen get off to a great start.

That said, you can achieve a truly modern kitchen by choosing a colour which you love and using it liberally. Stand out from the mass of greys, whites and blues by having some fun with your kitchen colour scheme. Want to know just how to paint kitchen cabinets, to achieve a more fresh and contemporary look?

Bring accent colors into a neutral kitchen

This kitchen and breakfast nook incorporates a variety of pendants, sconces, and chandeliers to create a stunning layout. Rather than pack away your kitchen essentials in upper cabinetry, opt for open shelving to store everything from plates, bowls, cups, and mugs. ‘Done well, taking design cues from the existing structure will result in a relaxed, harmonious cooking space. It’s also a great way to add character and individuality,’ says Richard Davonport, Managing Director of Davonport. ‘The kitchen is very much the heart of the home and somewhere we all spend a good deal of time. Introducing pattern in your style will help it feel more personal and relaxing,’ says designer Susie Watson.

No ornamentation or exterior models are imprinted to keep the kitchen interior design simple and classy. Traditional kitchens didn’t have many appliances hence the decoration was made of different furniture and textures. However, in a modern kitchen, the appliances themselves are a part of the show of the décor of the kitchen. A large modern kitchen requires all the essential appliances to be out in the open for regular use and not tucked away in a concealed space. You can have kitchen islands in the wider space, or dedicated zones for dining, or a small bar away from the kitchen.

A Natural Island

This spacious and airy Bay Area kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors has a laid back, minimal, indoor-outdoor feel that embodies modern California living. Clean lines, light wood tones, leather accents, polished concrete flooring, contemporary lighting, and industrial-style black metal framed picture windows create a balanced mix of cool and warm tones. You can modernize your kitchen on a budget by painting walls in a new color. Retile the backsplash or use removable peel-and-stick wallpaper if you are a renter.

• In this traditional kitchen, an antique butcher-block island replaces a cumbersome built-in island.
• It has gorgeous, wide-plank hardwood flooring and custom white cabinetry with chrome-finished pulls.
• A straight kitchen is basically all kitchen essentials lined up in one straight line.
• This kitchen, with beautiful marble woven throughout the design, is luxurious and unique.
• Since there are so many portable islands to offer, you can easily find one that suits your space.