Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. You love the retro, stylish aesthetic of mid-century design and want to bring that into your kitchen. You love the raw, edgy aesthetic of industrial design and want to bring that into your kitchen. They’re characterized by their use of exposed brick, metal, and wood, and often feature open layouts and high ceilings. Enjoy cooking and entertaining and need a kitchen that’s both functional and inviting.

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer prioritized the view in this spacious kitchen with a one-wall kitchen that has a built-in window seat on one end. A large farm table with wooden bench seating gives the space a homey and timeless feel. A one-wall kitchen will create a streamlined feel in a larger space, too. Marie Flanigan Interiors built this one-wall kitchen around the windows, adding a long island with a built-in sink opposite the sleek induction stovetop located under the window. Define a one-wall, open-plan kitchen with wallpaper that will help it blend into adjacent living and dining areas.

How can I make my kitchen look modern?

These striking bar stools add the comfort factor and finishing touch to your kitchen design. A row of skylights flood Darren Palmer‘s classic white kitchen with natural light. Cat Cruger, the owner of this postwar worker’s cottage, says “most of the love went into the kitchen”, which divides the dining and living areas. Spanning three metres, there was no issue with storage – it was more about the footprint. “I wanted it to be in the heart of the room and have an island to define the spaces, so I can interact with whoever is on either side,” she says. A combination of white and soft grey imbues this Sydney kitchen with a sense of calm, which is also derived from having an abundance of storage.

• Team contemporary features, like Crittall-style windows, with country-chic beams and furniture for a cool modern rustic look.
• Too often, kitchen lighting is seen as functional and a mere afterthought, but the reality is lighting can make or break a kitchen design.
• Display your favourite kitchen decors and keep your kitchen utensils out, where they are easy to reach.