The cabinet doors use recessed panels to add elements of traditional European style. The large central island can be used for cooking prep work or as a place to eat. Recess lighting and fixtures give you maximum control the amount of light for any ambiance.

Create an atmosphere that rivals the coolest restaurant in town with this sleek kitchen design. With a full length glass sliding door to separate the kitchen from the dining area, you get the feel of an open kitchen without the smell. It has black, granite counters, and reflective acrylic cabinet doors to bounce the many light sources around.

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However, this striking kitchen by Blueberry Jones Design takes the opposite approach by utilizing black everywhere. Inky cabinetry and black marble are balanced with shimmers of chrome details and a handsome wooden island. This kitchen has a color-blocked appearance thanks to a mix of white, wood, and blue tones. A waterfall island adds a modern feel, while flush cabinetry keeps things sleek and clean. When you want a bright and airy kitchen, neutrals are always a good way to go, as evidenced by this charming space in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Add a full-wall backsplash in a darker tone to refresh an all-white kitchen. Mix old and new, dark and light, smooth and textured finishes for a textural and timeless look. Home Consultant added warmth to this modern black-and-white galley-style kitchen with plenty of light wood finishes on the flooring and cabinetry that is accented with leather pulls. This spacious and airy Bay Area kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors has a laid back, minimal, indoor-outdoor feel that embodies modern California living.

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Click here to find out how interiors are being delivered following all safety protocols. If you are a working mom or a busy homemaker, your hands would have developed muscle memory of where you keep things in the kitchen. You can finish cooking in your sleep, so it helps if you have open shelves that you can reach out to easily. This particular minaret pattern reminds us of Mughal architecture, one of the architectural styles that our country is famous for.

• Renovating a kitchen is expensive, so take a cue from Decorist designer, Baylee Floyd of Baylee Deyon Design, and go for a classic look you won’t tire of easily.
• When designing a kitchen, coming up with a color palette is often the hardest part.
• White cabinets lighten slab granite countertops and slate gray backsplash tile.
• Therefore, the multicolored chairs add that much needed pop of color while also helping to uplift the blackened appearance.