40 Modern Kitchens That Feel Fresh and Current
Keep the walls and floors at the edges of your room free of furniture and just have a kitchen island in the center – sink, oven, and storage all built-in! Mix midcentury and farmhouse elements to create a current but timeless feel. This petite modern kitchen from Fantastic Frank has glossy lacquered cabinetry in a sleek flat-front design that blends into the backsplash. A large picture window floods the tiny kitchen with natural light, making the compact space feel open and airy. 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.

If splashy colors aren’t really what you’re aiming for, but all-neutral isn’t quite it, either, opt for a color that feels extra earthy. Here, Cedar & Oak adds subtle color by painting the underside of the island a soft sage green. Leather lends a handsome touch, while black and white details anchor the space. Consider the other rooms that will be in eyesight when designing your kitchen. We love how the earthy green tones in the room behind this kitchen blend with the backsplash and dark cabinetry tones. When designing a kitchen, coming up with a color palette is often the hardest part.
Place an appliance cabinet
All the other cabinets – including the upper and base cabinets – can be painted in muted whites and grays. This will help make your kitchen space feel minimalistic, chic, and stylish. A sprawling farm table invites family and friends to linger at the center of this spacious country kitchen.
- Explore the endless design possibilities and make your space truly yours.
- In this design by interior designer Whitney Leigh Morris, a hanging fruit basket adds rustic charm while serving an important function.
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