HFS home

This Northern California kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors is lit by a supersized skylight that lets natural light pour down from above onto the cooking space and central island. A simple roller shade on the kitchen window provides privacy while letting light flow through. A dramatic pendant light hanging over the marble effect quartz waterfall edge island gives this bright black-and-white kitchen from Urbanology Designs a modern feel. This contemporary kitchen has white cabinetry with a black accent under the island to add a black box effect.

• Amongst the big kitchen trends, is the usage of a rug in this usually utilitarian space.
• The bold pattern of the wood tile backsplash personalizes the space.
• Copper tiles bring a warm glow and a unique metallic touch to your kitchen.
• There are plenty of cute and cool storage units such as baskets and shelves which can be used as accessories, too.
• Clean lines, smooth finishes, and a simple palette of white, gray, and accents of black give this Florida kitchen from interior designer Maite Granda a modern feel.

That creates an organic base that’s oh-so-traditional without feeling tired. A traditional kitchen should be functional, family-friendly, and comfortable—whatever that means for your particular needs. This Design Hutch kitchen, with peninsula seating and plenty of countertop workspace, is just that.

Create depth with black framed doors

Likewise, it will give you easier access to utilities inside your home. If you’re familiar with Japanese gardens, you will find some echoes of them in this creative outdoor kitchen. The kitchen space itself is very simple, it’s the creative shapes and the backdrop that makes this space special.

A white herringbone backsplash allows colors to pop in this neutral kitchen.Installing backsplash tileon an entire wall can make a small kitchen feel bigger. Beautiful blue ceramics stand out