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Many homeowners appreciate open kitchens, which encourage interaction between the cook and family and friends rather than isolating them while preparing a meal. Open kitchens also allow for more airflow in the kitchen, allowing cooking smells to dissipate more quickly through open windows and doors in the rest of the living space. Amy Cutmore is Editor-in-Chief, Audience, across Future’s Homes portfolio. A homes and interiors journalist of 20 years standing, she has spent much of that time writing about technology, appliances and kitchens. While other people count how many countries they’ve visited, Amy tots up how many countries’ washing machine factories she’s toured (it’s eight by the way, from South Korea to Slovenia). She can’t leave the house without a decent pair of noise-cancelling headphones, and is always ready to explain an acronym – be it QLED, DAB or HDMI.

• This West Village home designed by Cortney and Robert Novogratz shows how spacious aisles on either side of the island make it easy for guests to buzz in and out from the outdoor patio.
• This asymmetrical lighting solution is fun yet subdued and can be used for small or big kitchen ideas.
• High contrast black and white kitchens are sharp and edgy – though this one has a nature theme with its flock of gulls mobile.
• The cream-colored cabinets and brown-and-white countertops create a cohesive environment, which is accentuated by the sunrays that flow through the skylight.
• Another extremely popular page on our site is the small kitchen designs and remodeling ideas page where we feature over 100 efficient small kitchens.

Have a look out on eBay for a bargain buy that will add style and plenty of extra storage and surface space to your kitchen. Adding pantry storage into your existing kitchen or your new kitchen design is great

Curtains are important to include as they add softness and comfort. Drawn at night they create cozy spaces rather than cavernous black windows,’ says Henriette von Stockhausen, founder, VSP Interiors. ‘Use pattern to add extra interest and then keep other upholstery items plain with maybe a contrast piping referencing colors from the curtains. This basin, for instance, features a paneled top edge along with a stone-edge bottom, offering more flair. Plus, the stone edge matches the counters, so the sink doesn’t feel separate from the space—as farmhouse sinks can sometimes look when completely white. This faucet has a more square shape to complement the clean lines of the kitchen, although it still has curves to soften it up.

Another editor-loved gift is this pizza oven that achieves crispy, restaurant-quality pizza right from your own backyard. When shopping for a home cook who has everything, an outdoor pizza oven is a fun option that can add a little variety to your weeknight meals. This one heats up quickly and cooks evenly, so pizzas come out with crisped edges and perfectly melty cheese. Every chef needs a reliable knife, and for a passionate home cook, there’s no better gift.

Add a spot of cheerful color

Maximizing natural light is the key to designing a contemporary kitchen that fits this new-found requirement. After all, light has the capacity to make a space feel brighter and more spacious – particularly when paired with an all-white scheme – which will make it a more pleasant place to spend time. Effortlessly sleek and sophisticated – particularly in this grey tone – it makes the perfect addition to modern kitchen designs. We, therefore, put our scrolling time to good use and bring you a gallery of stunning modern kitchens to get you inspired. Think elegant, minimalist cabinetry,