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28 Best Modern Kitchens 2023
Picture smooth stone countertops devoid of small appliances and whatever else accumulates in the kitchen atop cabinets without any fussy, dated detailing and appliances so sleek they almost disappear. These days, nothing sounds dreamier than a modern kitchen with streamlined design and absolutely no clutter.
But for some, the term "modern kitchen" conjures visions of a personality-less space that can come across as cold or sterile, even austere. Happily, we're here to poke holes in that perception with these designer modern kitchens that prove minimalist design can be warm and inviting, especially depending on surface material and finish selections for kitchen countertops, backsplashes, and flooring. Minimalist lighting can also go along way towards streamlining the look and feel of a kitchen. In fact, thoughtful design of modern kitchens can allow more homeowner personality to shine—even in small kitchens—as kitchen elements take a backseat to personal ones like art and other collections.
Whether you prefer a white kitchen or a kitchen with color, you'll find kitchen decor ideas here for every aspect of designing the ideal cookspace for you, from kitchen lighting ideas and cabinet ideas to barstools and kitchen island ideas.
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Elegant Fluting
Simon Upton
Exquisite porcelain-front cabinetry with brass and steel strapping elevate the kitchen in this glamourous Naples, Florida retreat. Architect Bobby McAlpine repeated fluted detailing throughout the cook space to connect it to the rest of the home.
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Bold Tile
Thomas Loof
Designer Ellen Hamilton proves modern is bold with her vision for this colorful Florida kitchen. Fornace Brioni tile (Clé) ascending the walls and a plaster and gesso chandelier (Codor Design) artful graphic dimension to the space.
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Cottage Kitchen
Roger Davies
For this quaint cottage in Napa Valley, designer Dan Fink created custom furnishings that emphasize modern comfort.
He paired the kitchen’s cerused-oak cabinetry with slate-hued soapstone countertops and a backsplash of earthy brown tiles for a modern, masculine look.
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Warm Woods
Francesco Lagnese
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Minimalist Island
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ
In this Charlotte, North Carolina, mid-century modern kitchen restored by architect Ken Pursley, a thin, plated-steel prep counter extends off the sink to face the den. Behind the doors to the left is a butler's pantry that serves as a second, hideaway kitchen to keep prep and cleanup largely out of site.
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Antique Character
Stephen Karlisch
In this Dallas, Texas, kitchen designed by Gil Melott of Studio 6F, a Turkish runner lends warmth and color to the modern open and airy space.
The kitchen appliances are from Signature Kitchen Suite. The counters are Cambria.
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Sleek Counter Stools
Robert Passal
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Artful Glass Lighting
Douglas Friedman
In the kitchen of this Dallas home designed by Meredith McBrearty, blown-glass pendants by MoMA alum Alison Berger turn kitchen island lighting into modern art. A parade of interesting textures warms the kitchen: quilted leather stools (Studio Piet Boon), glazed Moroccan tilework (Clé tile), and leathered quartzite counters. Range, Wolf.
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Modern Breakfast Nook
Stephen Karlisch
At the 2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, designer Chad Dorsey outfitted the hard-working prep kitchen with all the comforts needed for the ultimate WFH space: a beautiful desk and a sunny breakfast table complete with a plush sofa that tucks into a scultural arched alcove.
The island, finished in brushed brass panels, features an undermount sink for a more streamlined design. The room is finished with a Trove wallcovering on the ceiling to serve as a faux skylight.
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Elemental Wood
DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
Dark-stained beams and interlocking white oak floor tiles from Jamie Beckwith add just a hint of rustic warmth to this serene white kitchen in a Naples, Florida, retreat designed by Celerie Kemble.
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Charcoal Counters
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ
Modern doesn't have to mean color or austere, as proven by this Lake Toxaway, NC, kitchen, designed by Platt Architecture and designer Cliff Fong. Although its lines are more streamlined in style, the cookspace evokes a warm and inviting vibe thanks to a rustic-inspired palette that reflects the mountain lake landscape, with a custom-green center island fitted with Juno limestone counters, which also form the backsplash, and natural wood-hued cabinetry.
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Artful Backsplash
Stephen Karlisch
The focal point of this Dallas kitchen designed by Chad Dorsey is a cased opening with a Cambria stone inset and a chinoiserie-painted antique mirror by artist James Mobley on industry glass. The countertops, trim, and shelving by Cambria and rustic Cantera floor from Materials Marketing all reflect Dorsey’s “European elegance meets industrial edge” aesthetic for this ultra-chic cookspace.
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Metallic Finishes
William Abranowicz
At this Hamptons beach house, designer Alex Papachristidis stuck to a palette of ivory, white, silver, and gold. In the kitchen, Soane Britain’s polished brass-trimmed yacht table lends ship-shape style under a brass leaf Tommaso Barbi chandelier (circa 1970).
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Waterfall Countertop Edge
Courtesy of Jeffrey Dungan
For his own kitchen, Birmingham, AL–based architect Jeffrey Dungan fashioned a waterfall countertop edge on the island where the counters make a ninety-degree angle and continue to the floor instead of simply ending with a finished edge.
The streamlined design stands in provocative contrast to the graceful kitchen alcove arch.
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Marble Walls
MAX KIM-BEE
Designer James Michael Howard anchored this modern, all-white kitchen in Westchester, New York, by extending the Breccia Imperiale marble countertop and backsplash up to the ceiling on the wall behind the range. The stone's organic pattern provides a focal point within the open-plan space. The refrigerator is Sub-Zero, the range is Wolf, the globe pendants are The Urban Electric Co., and the barstools are Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair.
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Geometric Stone Floors
MAX KIM-BEE
In this Washington, DC, home, designer Thomas Pheasant grounded the lofty modern, white kitchen with rich tones in the base cabinetry, stone flooring, and the island's waterfall countertop (by Waterworks).
The range is by Wolf, the wall ovens are Miele, the pendant lights are from Holly Hunt, and the stools are from Design Within Reach.
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Flat Panel Cabinetry
Eric Kruk Photography
At Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Paradise Valley, AZ, home, streamlined design and top-notch functionality combine in the ultimate modern kitchen. Luxury home builder Regal American Homes worked with interior designer Lindsay Kadlick to create a cookspace that connects seamlessly to the rest of the home and Kingsbury's amazing backyard. Here, the Bulthaup kitchen features Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances along with a teppanyaki grill and a built-in coffee maker.
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Large-Scale Art
STEPHAN JULLIARD
Forgoing upper cabinetry can make a small cook space feel larger. In this Paris apartment, designers Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud installed a large piece of art in place of shelves or cabinetry along one wall.
Tractor stools from BassamFellows maintain a low profile while simple cabinetry crafted of black melamine wood reinforces the streamlined style. A cluster pendant light with smokey glass globes picks up on the cookspace's charcoal and black tones.
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Statement Lighting
M.K. SADLER
Not every statement comes in the form of a shout. In this Alys Beach, Florida, kitchen designed by local architects Khoury & Vogt and Atlanta-based designer Shirlene Brooks, a sculptural chandelier made of black electrical cable from Vibia graces the white oak and marble island with more like a whisper. A custom concrete dining table is paired with chairs from R Hughes.
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Subway Tile Walls
William Abranowicz
In her Connecticut kitchen, Waterworks cofounder Barbara Sallick clad every wall surface with 4-by-8-inch (rather than the more typical 3-by-6-inch) subway tiles, creating a "tile envelope" for the space.
"I love the grid they create, I love the materials, and I love the scale of the larger tile," says Sallick.
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Chrome Accents
MELANIE ACEVEDO
In the kitchen of this Bahamas retreat, designer Miles Redd shifted storage to a small anteroom and used the space that would have held upper cabinetry to decorate the walls with 1970s Italian photographs from 1stdibs. "Hanging art here makes the kitchen feel like an extension of the living room,” says Redd. Large-scale pendant lighting and barstools with a polished chrome finish add just a hint of glint.
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Open Shelving
MAX KIM-BEE
For this small kitchen in a Palm Beach apartment, designer Campion Platt took color cues from the setting: white tile backsplash, light sand-colored cabinetry, and bleached wood-toned floor tiles from Daltile.
The minimalist open shelves makes it easy for guests to serve themselves. The vent hood and refrigerator are from KitchenAid, and the sink fittings are Dornbracht.
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Glamorous Brass
Mali Azima
Brass details, from the shelving to the stools, up the glam factor in this all-white kitchen in Atlanta by designer Melanie Turner. The Rohl sink boasts Waterworks fittings, the hood and the range are from Officine Gullo, the cabinetry hardware is from Matthew Quinn Collection, and the globe pendant lights are from Bobo Intriguing Objects.
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Drawer Storage
William Waldron
The state-of-the-art kitchen inside an Aspen, CO, cottage designed by Victoria Hagan features custom cabinetry mostly comprised of drawers and no hardware for an ultra-minimalist look that keeps the focus on the stunning mountain views.
The countertops are Glassos, the stove is Wolf, and the drum pendants are by The Urban Electric Co.
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Cheerful Color
Costas Picadas
Designer Fawn Galli proves modern kitchens do not have to be neutral with this cookspace brightened by sunflower-yellow cabinetry. Black stone countertops and a pressed tin ceiling lend dark contrast to the sunny shade.
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No Vent Hood
Brian Woodcock
For a clean look with a European sensibility in this modern white Palm Beach kitchen, designer Vasi Ypsilantis eschewed a vent hood over the Dacor range for a powerful external blower and skipped upper cabinetry to make the small space seem larger. The sinks are by Kohler, and the countertops are by Cambria. A rounded island softens the space.
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Color-Blocked Cabinetry
Brady Architectural Photography
In this open-plan kitchen designed by Dawson Design Group, peacock-blue accents—a stripe on upper cabinets and the inside of the island seating area—make for a graphic application of saturated color in an otherwise white-and-wood cookspace.
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Iconic Barstools
Andrea RuggGetty Images
One of the easiest ways to add modern style to any kitchen is to pull up a set of barstools designed by an iconic furniture designer. Here, a set of four chrome wire Bertoia barstools recall the modern-industrial style of Italian-American artist and designer Harry Bertoia.
Steele Marcoux Editor in Chief, VERANDA Steele Marcoux is the Editor in Chief at VERANDA, covering design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand.
35 Sleek & Inspiring Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas
Decorating + Renovation
Is your kitchen feeling dated? Discover these stylish contemporary kitchens and find ideas to give your own space a modern refresh
By Leslie Anne Wiggins
With their minimalist cabinetry, neutral color palettes, and metallic accents, these contemporary kitchens have a subtle elegance that will never go out of style.
They blend aspects of modern design with other styles, including traditional and industrial, for a look that's current and sleek, but not sterile. A pop of color—whether it’s on the furniture, in a bowl of fresh fruit, or in a vase of flowers—ensures that these contemporary kitchen designs still feel warm and welcoming, as do big windows that let in the sun, an architectural light fixture, or a piece of bold artwork or decor. Each of these 35 kitchens from the AD archives is a lesson in restraint, from a bold Manhattan space by Jamie Drake to a crisp white design in Madrid by Isabel López-Quesada. Just a few decorative accessories (and zero clutter) on shelves and countertops let the smart mix of materials—and tonight’s dinner—shine. Click through to see contemporary kitchen design ideas that blend style and function for a space that is cutting-edge yet inviting.
Photo: Nikolas Koenig
Crisp White Cabinetry and Countertops
A Manhattan, kitchen in a sleek building by Richard Meier has glamorous shiny countertops of white crystallized glass.
Photo: Björn Wallander
Stainless-Steel Accents
Domed pendant lights by Artemide hang above a Caesarstone-topped island in a Milwaukee high-rise apartment’s kitchen designed by Victoria Hagan.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Bright and White
The kitchen of a Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia, home by Alexander Gorlin Architects has floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a panoramic ocean view.
Photo: Michael Moran
Warm Wood Elements
Shelton, Mindel & Associates updated the kitchen of a classic Hamptons country house with Bulthaup cabinetry and stools, a Viking range and hood, and a simple backsplash of white Waterworks tile.
Photo: Simon Watson
Touches of Industrial Style
The crisp Madrid kitchen of decorator Isabel López-Quesada features Bulthaup cabinetry and a cooktop and hood by Gaggenau.
Photo: William Waldron
Gleaming Gold Surfaces
A vast white Corian table with gold inlay that sits above a custom-made, gold-leaf-finished island is the main attraction in New York designer Jamie Drake’s elegant Manhattan kitchen.
Photo: Björn Wallander
Sleek Stone and Rich Wood
Cerused-oak cabinetry lines a Rockwell Group–designed Manhattan penthouse’s kitchen. The wall ovens, range, and hood are all by Wolf, and the backsplash is of nickel tile.
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Photo: Joshua McHugh
Stainless Steel from Top to Bottom
A folk-art rooster from the 1800s overlooks a modern New York City kitchen designed by Robert Passal. The cabinets are made of stainless steel, and the space is equipped with a Miele oven, cooktop, and hood.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Glossy White Surfaces
A glass backsplash sets a polished tone in a Washington, D.C., kitchen designed by Solís Betancourt & Sherrill. A hood by Gaggenau hangs above the gleaming Caesarstone island, where dessert is served.
Photo: Simon Upton
Eye-Catching Brass Hardware
Counter space is bountiful in the sleek and spacious kitchen of a London home designed by Rafael de Cárdenas.
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Photo: Björn Wallander
Pops of Turquoise
Derin’s Fold barstools add a pop of color in the sleek white Boffi-clad kitchen of a Manhattan brownstone remodeled by Delphine Krakoff of Pamplemousse Design.
Photo: Joshua McHugh
A Mix of Rustic and Midcentury
Bertoia barstools by Knoll are pulled up to the chic island of architect Alison Spear’s Hudson Valley, New York, kitchen. An Abbaka hood presides over the space, which is fitted with a cooktop and wall ovens by Wolf.
Photo: Anita Calero
Multiple Marble Surfaces
Handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez’s Western Colombia apartment, designed with Jean-Louis Deniot, has a kitchen paved in marble and outfitted with a Bulthaup hood and a Wolf cooktop. The open kitchen window lets in fresh air from the lush grounds surrounding the hilltop property.
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Photo: Scott Frances
A Mix of Materials
An Upper East Side, Manhattan, duplex’s simple kitchen sparkles with white Corian cabinetry and counters.
Architect Steven Harris and designer Lucien Rees Roberts created the clean-lined space.Photo: Richard Powers
Sculptural Lighting
A midcentury light fixture by Gio Ponti is positioned above a Boffi breakfast bar and stools from Design Within Reach in the kitchen of a London rowhouse decorated by Veere Grenney.
Photo: Scott Frances
Natural Materials That Connect to the Setting
A sunlit Paradise Valley, Arizona, kitchen by architect Marwan Al-Sayed and designer Jan Showers is outfitted with Boffi cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and sink fittings. The light fixtures are vintage Murano glass, and the floors are of white-oak.
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Photo: Douglas Friedman
Seating for a Crowd
A walnut-top table and walnut benches provide a stylish dining space in the kitchen area of a crisp Nantucket home designed by Jacobsen Architecture. LEM stools from Design Within Reach face the lustrous white kitchen, which is appointed with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Dornbracht sink fittings.
Photo: Nikolas Koenig
Blue-Chip Art
Art by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein hangs on the walls in the kitchen of a Chicago duplex apartment renovated by Marvin Herman & Assoc. The cabinetry and sink are by Bulthaup, and the faucet is by KWC.
Photo: William Waldron
Wood That Adds Texture and Contrast
The kitchen in a floor-through Manhattan apartment is appointed with a range, microwave, and refrigerators all by Viking, and wall and cabinet panels of chocolate-brown cerused oak. Architect Mark Stumer and designer James Aman designed the Upper East Side home.
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Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Matte Finishes
In designer Ray Booth and TV executive John Shea’s hilltop home in Nashville, the kitchen features Roman Thomas pendant lights that are installed above the Ray Booth-designed island, Ann Sacks tile was used for the backsplash, the sink fittings are by Kohler, and the stools are by BDDW; a painting by Louise Crandell surmounts the bar cabinet, at left, which was devised by Booth and is clad in an Edelman leather.
Photo: Eric Piasecki
Muted Hues
Customized cabinetry conceals most of the appliances in the open kitchen of this former athletic club, which was transformed into a posh Manhattan apartment by designer Bruce Bierman.
Photo: Roger Davies
Simple and Sleek
Art patron Chara Schreyer commissioned architecture firm McRitchie Design and Gary Hutton Design to renovate her Los Angeles home. The kitchen, which features a Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing, is appointed with Caesarstone countertops, KWC sink fittings, and a Wolf microwave.
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Photo: William Waldron
Streamlined Storage
Architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Shelton, Mindel & Associates joined forces to create this Aspen home. The dining/kitchen area is outfitted with a table and chairs designed by Claudia Moreira Salles for Espasso; the cabinets at left are made of Douglas fir.
Photo: Richard Powers
Modern Minimalism
The kitchen in this New Jersey home, renovated by architect Annabelle Selldorf with handsome modern decor by designer Matthew Frederick, features a Gaggenau cooktop and wall ovens and Dornbracht sink fittings.
Photo: Nikolas Koenig
Sculptural Ceilings
Design duo Dufner Heighes chose marble surfaces in this Manhattan penthouse kitchen, which complement Bulthaup cabinetry. The space is equipped with Miele wall ovens, a Gaggenau cooktop, Dornbracht sink fittings, and a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator; the Suite NY stools are clad in a Holland & Sherry fabric. In the breakfast area, the painting is by Tom Cassidy, and the credenza and Tai Ping carpet were custom made.
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Photo: Roger Davies
Colorful Lacquer
Architect Marc Whipple devised this handsome Beverly Hills home, while the interiors were handled by Tocha Project. Varenna by Poliform lacquer and oak cabinetry enlivens the kitchen, which includes Miele appliances, sink fittings by Dornbracht, and a Caesarstone island countertop.
Photo: Nikolas Koenig
Cozy Oak Paneling
Leroy Street Studio designed this modern Cape Cod retreat. In the kitchen, oak paneling clads Sub-Zero refrigerators, and a Best hood vents a Wolf range.
Photo: Richard Powers
Sharp Lines and Rustic Floors
Architect Mark Rios and designer Waldo Fernandez transformed a clunky Santa Monica mansion into this gem. A work by Murakami hangs in the kitchen, which is equipped with a Bulthaup island and cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, a Wolf range, and stools from Duane Modern.
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Photo: Roger Davies
A Modern Breakfast Area
Jacobsen Architecture designed the kitchen area in this Napa Valley dream house, with a dining table incorporated with the cabinetry and marble-top island; the cooktop is by GE Monogram, the Mies van der Rohe chairs are by Knoll, the metal sculpture is by Bret Price, and the framed silkscreen is by Gene Davis.
Photo: Joshua McHugh
Vibrant Mosaic Backsplash
Photo: Richard Powers
Vintage Lighting
In the kitchen of an Aspen, Colorado, home by designer Shawn Henderson and architect Scott Lindenau, a vintage Louis Poulsen pendant light from Lost City Arts hangs above a Caesarstone-top island and Orange Furniture barstools upholstered in an Edelman leather; the hood is by Bulthaup, the cabinetry is by Studio B, the ovens are by Gaggenau, and the sink fittings are by Dornbracht.
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Photo: Thomas Loof
A Collected Display
At a Hudson Valley compound designed by architect Toshiko Mori, white cabinetry and a backsplash of back-painted glass lend a sleek look to the main house's kitchen, which is outfitted with a Miele cooktop, oven, and integrated dishwasher; the Boffi sinks have Vola fittings.
Photo: Pieter Estersohn
Ample Counter Space
The kitchen of the home that architect Steve Mensch designed for himself in Rhinebeck, New York, features ovens by KitchenAid.
Photo: Anthony Cotsifas
Elegant Minimalism
At the John Pawson–designed Manhattan duplex of antiques dealer Jill Dienst, the kitchen features a Carrara marble counter and an island topped with basaltina.
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Photo: Pernille Loof
Natural Materials with Polish
At a Hamptons retreat designed by Leroy Street Studio, the kitchen island is topped with honed Mont Blanc marble.
The custom-made oak cabinetry is by Marquis Millwork and Carpentry, the barstools are by Martell Woodworks, and the reclaimed-ash flooring is from the Hudson Co.
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Abstract paintings for modern interiors: tips for choosing
04/22/2021 Photo articles 162 Views
Pictures of different genres help to create a special atmosphere in the house. They emphasize the inner world of the owners of the home and convey their mood. Abstract paintings for the interior are gaining great popularity today, giving great opportunities for imagination and experimentation. nine0003
Contents of the article:
- 1 The main features of abstraction
- 2 Tips for choosing
- 3 What styles to combine with
The main features of abstraction
90 there are no real objects.
Artists working in this genre convey emotions and feelings through their canvas. They do not have the task of depicting the landscape or nature as accurately as possible. Even the people and animals appearing on the canvas look very unusual. These are just images that the artist has while working. Therefore, each person perceives abstract paintings in the interior in different ways. nine0003
To learn to understand the style of abstraction, you do not need to try to find logic in the images. It is better to turn off all your thoughts and just try to feel it. Emotions and sensations that arise are important. In the best pictures, there is always a main element and a secondary (background) element.
Selection tips
Any piece of art should fit harmoniously into the interior. Only then will it be comfortable to be in the room. It is not difficult to buy modern abstract paintings. They are very popular. It is much more difficult to choose them correctly.
Paintings must perform certain tasks. nine0003
The canvas may depict sandy mountains or other objects. The most demanded paintings are abstraction by famous artists.
What styles to combine with
It is believed that abstract paintings are ideal for minimalism. The features of this style are the simplicity of lines and shapes. Therefore, abstraction and minimalism are in perfect harmony with each other. In such an interior, geometry will coexist perfectly on canvas. It is recommended to hang canvases on light walls. Near the paintings, which depict large details, small decor items should not be located. nine0003
If you prefer high-tech style, then black and white images will be the most suitable for it. Rooms in this style do not tolerate bright ornaments and catchy decor. In this case, unusual photo images in good quality are suitable as an abstraction painting for the interior. On the contrary, colorful canvases are not placed in a loft-style room. After all, the interior is dominated by discreet decorative elements made of metal and wood.
