Once you have an idea of the colours and materials you like, consider how you use your kitchen, what you’ll need easy access to and where the busy spots are most likely to be. This will help you decide where your appliances should go and how much storage you’ll need. Structural alterations, such as removing walls, extending the space and re-siting plumbing and electrics will also have an effect on the overall cost.

Fresh greenery on the bar cart brings the pale sage green cabinets and forest motif Roman shades to life. Free-floating kitchen essentials can quickly make a space feel chaotic. Trays are a simple way to improve organization in your kitchen while ensuring everything has a place to live. Cutting boards can take up precious drawer space, so consider keeping them on display instead. Choose designs that are beautiful and heighten the overall aesthetic of your kitchen.

Subway Tile With a Twist

This kitchen uses two different shades of green to create a lovely contrast and overall bright and inviting look in the space. No doubt you’re familiar with cozy kitchen nooks and bar stools at the counter, but how often do you see seating right at the window? This kitchen by Mendelson Group makes good use of space by creating an extra space for eating, sipping coffee, or working.

• If you want more cohesion, stick with the same finish but switch up the type of pulls.
• From decorating advice to suggestions on choosing a layout, these kitchen ideas feature tips from our designers, and real home examples, to help you shape the look of your new cooking space.
• If you can, use the upper walls elsewhere in the room for cabinets and prioritize windows on external walls.
• But minimalism in interior design remains a goal of modern kitchens, and the latest Japandi trend offers a pleasant update.