Table runners, mats, flowers in bright yellow and turquoise blue will add cheer to your kitchen. The most functional kitchen decoration idea is a chalkboard; it is a fun way to plan meals and jot down grocery lists. Another recommendation is to have a small herb garden or succulent arrangement against kitchen window to lighten up the space. While looking for kitchen idea inspiration don’t forget to keep the in mind the kitchen layout, storage, finishes and decor must all represent the style of the room. Also, browse through photos and other decor ideas for the rest of your home on Houzz.

• Glass lighting fixtures are functional and serve as artful focal points in modern interiors.
• Leanne Ford Interiors defined the kitchen sink area with a patterned tile inlay rug embedded in the rustic wood flooring that is both practical and functional.
• The ornate furniture pieces in this kitchen really make it stand out from the crowd.

Again, a super easy way to bring some color into a modern kitchen is with a gallery wall. This is our fave way to do a modern kitchen – keep the cabinetry super sleek and minimalist but combine with more eclectic pieces to give the room character. You will find loads more kitchen color schemes over in our gallery – loads of them can be adapted for modern kitchens so check them out too. Keep it as it is for the ultimate pure look, and introduce a playful design element with a graphic backsplash mural, like one of these mural ideas. We love the pairing of this stylish (and very midcentury-inspired) dining set with modern appliances and an otherwise sleek, minimalist interior.

Minimize the number of upper cabinets

Oversized kitchen island lighting is an eye-catching way to amp up this hardworking area. These basket-weave pendants hang over marble countertops and an apron-front farmhouse sink. A sprawling farm table invites family and friends to linger at the center of this spacious country kitchen. White furniture-style cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen balance the dark slate tile floors and substantial wood ceilings. A modern light fixture above the table brings the look into the 21st century. This beautiful kitchen with mountain views is the perfect mix of modern with nods to its western location.

• Designer Polly Ashman worked around tight angles and throughways to come up with a unique cabinet design that sneaks in bonus storage.
• A bank of floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinetry, often with integrated appliances, is the perfect way to pack plenty of usable units into your kitchen while preserving a sleek look.
• Contemporary design often incorporates natural textures, like wood, and these wooden beams add both architectural interest and warmth.
• Choose bold patterns or solid hues that complement your overall design.
• Today, the term “modern kitchen” generally refers to a space that is updated, current, functional, and often open-concept.

Feeling a bit confined in their dated Hannibal, Missouri, kitchen, Lynn and Bobby Boland wanted a complete overhaul. Without adding an inch of square footage, designer Amie Corley gave them the stylish, family-friendly kitchen they were hoping for. And we can’t think of a better example than this jubilant kitchen nook belonging to William Cullum, the senior designer at Jayne Design Studio, and his partner Jeffery Rhodes. A hot-pink Victorian-era pie safe-houses antique serveware, while a goat sculpture cheekily guards the fridge against midnight snack marauders. An eat-in kitchen adds extra function to the room, providing a space to eat, relax, or do homework. Make sure to leave enough clearance around the table to allow for unrestricted movement and use it as an opportunity to incorporate a statement pendant light and beautiful chairs that elevate the kitchen.