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65 Beautiful Kitchen Design Ideas You Need to See
Design: Pure Collected Living
Whether you're an experienced chef or rarely go beyond microwaving ramen noodles, your kitchen is an integral part of your space. Though everyone's needs may differ, the kitchen often functions as the heart of the home, where friends and family can gather to share meals, stories, or even just a glass of wine. That's why getting a kitchen right can be so challenging.
"Start by fantasizing the dreamiest, most sumptuous kitchen without holding yourself back at all—in other words, don't think about budget and space constraints," Caitlin Murray, founder and creative director of Black Lacquer Design tells MyDomaine. "It's easier to scale back in the beginning than it is to tack things on later. By starting with your most perfect kitchen, you'll be able to better clarify and define exactly what it is that you want and need. Kitchens are notoriously tricky, and this is an exercise that provides focus, creates intention, and sets a strong foundation for all the work that follows. "
When daydreaming about your ideal space, be sure to consider functionality as well as beauty.
"When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, the most important thing to keep in mind is function," Ashley Moore, founder and principal designer of Moore House Interiors says. "You can create a beautiful kitchen, but if it’s not functional, it will lose all luster."
Keep scrolling for 65 (yes, 65!) of our best kitchen ideas that will inspire your next renovation.
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Design: Jessie Yoon of Casa Nolita, Photo: Kimberly Li
Decorist designer, Jessie Yoon of Casa Nolita married an updated farmhouse style with midcentury modern touches for a gorgeous kitchen that feels classic yet on trend.
“I love the color palette of the modern farmhouse kitchen," Yoon says. "The sage color of the cabinets is especially soothing and inviting. The white marble waterfall countertop elevates the kitchen and makes it look more contemporary. There are a few different style elements juxtaposed within, but it still feels entirely cohesive.
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Design: Baylee Floyd of Baylee Deyon Design, Photo: Claudia Bell
Renovating a kitchen is expensive, so take a cue from Decorist designer, Baylee Floyd of Baylee Deyon Design, and go for a classic look you won't tire of easily.
"White kitchens have to be more than just an all-white kitchen in order to stand out in the midst of all other white kitchens," Floyd explains. "This one stands out because of the warmth of its wood-tile floors, natural softness of the subtle yet stately backsplash that runs to the ceiling, the movement in the stone of the quartz countertops, and the texture and life brought to the space through the accessories on the floating shelves."
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Design: Ashley Moore of Moore House Interiors, Photo: Grace Laird
Everyone uses their kitchens differently, so be sure to consider materials that will work for your lifestyle.
"For example, families with young children or frequent kitchen-users should look for durable, long-lasting, low-maintenance materials," Moore says.
"If you cook on the stove often, choose a backsplash that’s easy to clean. If you’re building a custom kitchen, design your cabinet layout based on how you use the kitchen."
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Design: Michelle Lisac of Michelle Lisac Interior Design, Photo: Jennie Corti
Though you may only think about flow during your vinyasa yoga practice, it's equally important when designing a kitchen.
"You want to have good flow between the refrigerator, cooktop or range, and sink—basically, the most utilized items in the kitchen," Michelle Lisac, the founder and principal designer of Michelle Lisac Interior Design tells MyDomaine. "It's also important to take into account the needs but also the wants. For example, you need durable finishes and reliable appliances, but you might also want beautiful handmade tile backsplash and a custom vent hood."
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Design: Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design, Photo: Jessica Alexander
The best way to feel confident making decisions about appliances and backsplashes is to study up.
"Curb afterthoughts and regrets by familiarizing yourself with all of the gorgeous materials, fixtures, and hardware on the market," Murray recommends. "Visit showrooms and stone yards, really taking time to learn about the plethora of options because every choice you make affects the rest of the space. I find that clients are often surprised by the non-standard options, and it can be hard to dream up that perfect something when you don't know what all is out there. It's a great reason to hire the pros!"
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Design: Maggie Griffin of Maggie Griffin Design, Photo: Brian Bieder
Whether you dream of a farmhouse kitchen or refuse to consider anything but modern, look at the work of your favorite designers, Instagram influencers, and shelter magazines to get a sense of what you're hoping to create.
"When designing your dream kitchen, take note of the items you use everyday, and work with a kitchen designer to utilize them in the best work triangle," Maggie Griffin, founder and lead designer of Maggie Griffin Design says.
"Shelter magazines, Pinterest, and Instagram are incredible sources to find exactly what you need in your dream space."
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Design: Cathie Hong Interiors, Photo: Margaret Austin Photo
Trends are cyclical and while you might wish some fads stayed in the past, chances are, they'll become popular again. This time, however, you can update them to your own taste. Cathie Hong Interiors proved that dark wood kitchen cabinets are not stuck in the past when paired with modern hardware and a touch of open shelving.
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Design: Desiree Burns Interiors
All-white kitchens are having a major moment. Desiree Burns of Desiree Burns Interiors embraces the trend and adds a touch of beadboard paneling for texture and sophisticated black accents like pendants and backsplash to make the trend her own.
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Design: Gray Space Interior Design
It's an open shelving world and we're all living in it, but that doesn't mean cabinets are over.
Gray Space Interior Design led by Rasheeda Gray makes a case for bringing back full cabinetry in this gorgeous kitchen. The best part? If you're not ready for picture-perfect shelves, you can just shut the cabinet doors.
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Design: Milk and Honey Life
In small kitchens, storage is key but getting it right can be a bit of a challenge. Karen Emile of Milk and Honey Life uses a rod and S-hook system to hang her most-used utensils from measuring cups to a potholder.
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Design: Casa Watkins Living
Just because a kitchen is functional doesn't mean you can't add touches of your personal style. Take a cue from Stephanie Watkins of Casa Watkins Living, and show off your collectables on open shelves.
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Black and Blooms
In a rental kitchen, there's only so much one can do. Though we love stick-on tile and removable wallpaper, Sara Toufali of Black and Blooms created a mini garden in her rental kitchen to bring some life into the space.
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Design: Pure Collected Living
Though you may love a French door refrigerator or an oversized stovetop, it's important to consider how they will look in the context of your space. Kelly-Ann Baptiste of Pure Collected Living went with a larger range hood to help offset the size of her kitchen instead of keeping the pre-existing smaller hood.
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Design: Reena Sotropa
Who says backsplash should only meet the bottom of your cabinets? Reena Sotropa made an eye-catching display by extending her funky, floral tiling all the way to the ceiling. Instant conversation starter.
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Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona
If you're looking to make your kitchen look larger, think about using two colors for your cabinetry. Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona painted her lower cabinets a rich blue and kept her uppers light and bright to add some depth and height to her space.
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Design: Afro Bohemian Living
Backsplashes aren't limited to tile.
Mani of Afro Bohemian Living went with an earthy, wooden backsplash for her Munich, Germany home, adding a touch of modern rustic style to her kitchen.
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Design: Bespoke Only
If you love subway tile but long to make it a little more interesting, consider arranging your tiles in a new way. Bespoke Only chose a step ladder pattern for this kitchen, but herringbone, vertical, or other groupings of tile are great options too.
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Design: Twelve 15 Design Studio
To give your kitchen a sense of calm, consider a cool color palette. Twelve 15 Design Studio used a deep blue shade for cabinets to create a room that feels more like a beach escape. Other hue options include purple and green.
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Design: Light & Dwell
Molly Kidd of Light and Dwell played off of the surroundings of her Oregon home to create a soothing earth-toned escape. Shades of soft green, natural wood, cream and gray give this kitchen a serene vibe.
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Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Vanessa Lentine
If you're looking for a stove top that's as gorgeous as it is functional, take a note from Pure Salt Interiors and invest in a true stunner. By keeping the rest of the kitchen light and bright, this stove and hood combo becomes the true focal point.
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Design: Cathie Hong Interiors, Photo: Christy Q. Photography
Yes, we all love carefully curated open shelves, but where do you store your not-so-well-coordinated dishware? Cathie Hong Interiors solved this problem in a Palo Alto home by combining the best of both worlds: open shelves to display gorgeous accents and cabinets to stow the rest away.
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Design: Brady Tolbert for EHD, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
If you have the space, an eat-in kitchen never fails. In designer Brady Tolbert's kitchen, a little nook by the window is transformed into a breakfast table, perfect for brunches with friends or just as a place to sip your morning coffee.
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Design: Whittney Parkinson Design
You know your friend who always manages to pull off a totally sophisticated tone-on-tone look without even trying? Yeah, that works for kitchens too. In this example, Whittney Parkinson Design proves that neutrals are still a smart choice. By mixing white with taupe and various shades of cream, Parkinson creates a calming yet elevated kitchen.
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Design: Whittney Parkinson Design
Colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel (think green and red, or purple and yellow) give a room a dynamic feel. Whittney Parkinson Design used this color theory to bring in opposite shades of blue and copper and add some visual excitement to the space.
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Design: Anne Sage
Sometimes adding furniture from another area of the home is the best way to sneak storage into your kitchen. Designer Anne Sage DIYed this cabinet with gorgeous cane texture to store extra dishes and supplies in her kitchen.
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Design: Ann Living
Though stainless steel appliances reign supreme, it's just as stylish to go back to the basics. Ann from the blog Ann Living shows us how colorful appliances can be chic in her Poland home, plus dare we say, they're easier to clean?
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Design: Becca Interiors
In a Dumbo, Brooklyn apartment, space is finite. That's why Becca Interiors employed the age-old trick of using versatile pieces in a small kitchen. This rolling cart acts as a kitchen island, eat-in counter, storage shelves, and most importantly, can be rolled away when hosting guests.
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Design: Blakely Interior Design, Photo: Andrea Pietrangeli
Kitchens rely on good lighting—after all, you need to see clearly when you're slicing or dicing. Blakely Interior Design went with gorgeous rattan pendant lighting for this beachy escape, and the results are stunning. When adding light fixtures to your own kitchen, experts recommend incorporating a variety of lighting (pendants, task lighting, dimmers) to get the most out of your space.
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Design: Calimia Home, Photo: Kelli Boyd Photography
Bring the charm of enjoying an almond croissant on the Champs Elysées to your home with a bistro table. Whether you live in a tiny apartment (in which case this table may also double as your main dining table) or you have a spacious home, Calimia Home proves that there's always room for a little French charm.
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Design: Dazey Den
Never one to shy away from color, Danielle Nagel of Dazey Den makes a case for rethinking the all-white kitchen. Choose your favorite color (like this peppy peach) and decorate in tones, shades, and tints of that hue for a one-of-a-kind room.
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Design: Hannah Tyler Designs
Hannah Tyler Designs knows that a high-contrast space never goes out of style. In this black and white kitchen, the matte black hood takes center stage while the white tile and cabinetry bring a little brightness to the room.
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Design: House 9 Interiors
Gone are the days of meticulously matching all of the hardware in a room.
House 9 Interiors mixes shiny gold pulls with dark brass hardware and silver candlesticks for a kitchen that feels equal parts lived-in and sophisticated.
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Design: JK Interior Living
When choosing kitchen flooring, it's important to consider your lifestyle and needs. JK Interior Living chose a gorgeous parquet wood floor for this kitchen, but other options include ceramic tile, natural stone, porcelain tile, laminate, or concrete. Be sure to research price and cleaning requirements before deciding.
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Design: Katherine Carter
When it comes to grout, you have a surprising number of options. Katherine Carter went with a dark gray choice in this Pacific Palisades home, but other selections include traditional white, black, or even a statement color like pink.
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Design: Katie Hodges Design
If you have the space, nothing's cozier than a built-in banquette. Katie Hodges Design created the perfect nook with custom shelves, wishbone chairs, and plenty of pillows.
We'd like to take our morning coffee here, please.
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Design: Katie Martinez Design
Nothing spruces up a kitchen like a set of built-ins. Katie Martinez Design added this smart storage solution to a Nantucket home, making sure to add dish compartments for easy grab-and-go living.
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Design: K Shan Interiors
If you love pattern, maximalism might be for you. K Shan Design proves more is more with this fun-loving kitchen, which mixes palm prints, hexagon tiles, black-and-white flooring, and a vintage rug.
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Design: Andi Morse Design
One of the easiest ways to add color to a kitchen is through the backsplash. Andi Morse Design chose a blue subway tile and white grout for this space, bringing something a little different to a traditional tile.
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Design: Dazey Den
If you love color, consider adding multiple shades to your kitchen cabinetry. Danielle Nagel of Dazey Den perfects this look with a yellow to orange gradient reminiscent of a sunrise.
If that won't get you out of bed in the morning, what will?
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Design: Leclair Decor
We know that kitchen rugs can be divisive, but Leclair Decor makes a great case for one in this sleek kitchen. Consider adding a thick rug pad underneath yours to prevent slipping and add some support to your knees when you're cooking.
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Leclair Decor
We love white kitchens as much as the next person, but there's something about black kitchens we can't get enough of. Leclair Decor brings plenty of drama with black marble countertops, shiny black subway tile, and dark wood cabinets.
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Design: Michelle Boudreau Design
If you love a little glitz, bring in some shiny brass accents. Michelle Boudreau Design has a Midas touch in this space with gold hardware, stools, faucets, and accessories, perfect for the glamorous set.
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Design: Sarah Fultz Interiors
For a chic design you won't tire of easily, try a waterfall countertop.
Sarah Fultz Interiors paired the gorgeous trend with a minimalist kitchen set-up, ensuring that all eyes are on the marble.
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Design: Proem Studio
So often we forget that a kitchen can be beautiful as well as functional. In this Union Square abode, Proem Studio added personal touches like a lamp (perfect for reading recipes) and leaning art to make a gorgeous kitchen a little homier.
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Design: Proem Studio
We know light kitchen cabinets might have you thinking back to your parents' kitchen in the '90s, but Proem Studio proves that light wood cabinets are back. When paired with flat-panel doors and modern brass hardware, we're happy to welcome this trend back into the fold.
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Design: Emily Henderson Design, Photo: Sara Tramp-Ligorria
Though stacking plates in a cabinet will always work, Emily Henderson Design makes a case for a new kind of storage: a peg system. This tactic—commonly used on ships—keeps dishes in place and gives you easy access to your most-used items.
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Design: Yael Weiss Interiors
This Yael Weiss Interiors kitchen is a master class in pairing warm and cool colors. The light tan cabinetry blends seamlessly with the pale green cabinets as the marble waterfall countertop pulls it all together.
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Photo: Rikki Snyder
No need to leave your favorite heirlooms in the living room. A vintage mirror, paintings, and tchotchkes bring life and personality into this kitchen and make the space feel special.
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Design: Reagen Taylor Photography
There's a reason butcher block countertops are so popular. You can cut directly on them, they won't dull your knives as quickly as other surfaces, and they're easy to restore with mineral oil.
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Design: Tyler Karu, Photo: Erin Little
Backsplashes aren't limited to tile. Though Tyler Karu chose to cover a small portion of the wall in tile, the main star of this Saco, Maine, kitchen is the shiplap wall covering, which adds texture and coziness to the room.
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Naked Kitchens
This kitchen has a color-blocked appearance thanks to a mix of white, wood, and blue tones. A waterfall island adds a modern feel, while flush cabinetry keeps things sleek and clean. A chalkboard adds a homey touch.
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Julia Robbs
You might not typically think of your kitchen when you think of sconces, but trust us—it can work. This photo is case-in-point that adding a pair of sconces flanking a set of shelves can make a modern kitchen feel more intimate. We love the brass and black mix on these.
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Naked Kitchens
Have an old stove in your kitchen? Not everything has to be gutted and replaced. Renovate your kitchen around it and channel a vintage vibe. The black and white check floor and cabinetry pulls bring a retro vibe to this kitchen.
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Photo by Amber Ulmer; Courtesy of Elsie Larson
While some might fear clutter, take this as an opportunity to embrace it. The mix of sizes, colors, and styles packing these open shelves gives a collected feel to this bright and airy kitchen. More is sometimes more.
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Naked Kitchens
When designing a kitchen, coming up with a color palette is often the hardest part. Going all-white is safe, but sometimes it can feel a little dull. If you're craving something more exciting, remember that blue and white are always timeless. Whether you choose navy or light blue tones, you really can't go wrong.
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Design: Mandy Cheng, Photo: Madeline Tolle
Consider adding Roman shades. Window treatments are an easy way to make a kitchen feel homier, and because you can leave them up, they won't block out any light. We love these natural-textured shades that complement the grounded vibe of the kitchen.
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House of Sprucing
Think mixing black and blue can't be done? Let this kitchen be proof that it absolutely can. Thanks to enough white space to break everything up, the end result is sleek, sophisticated, and polished. Opt for darker blue tones to keep the look cohesive.
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Peter Rymwid
If you're never considered purple in the kitchen, think again. This subtle pop of purple cabinetry makes a bold statement in this otherwise neutral kitchen. A mix of metals keeps the overall vibe from feeling too glam.
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Naked Kitchens
Consider this the opportunity to create the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams. Beadboard, blue and white, hanging utensils? Check, check, and check. Add a custom wooden hood above your stove and you're set.
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Courtesy of Marika Meyer
Your kitchen is often the first spot you go in the morning—it's where you make coffee, breakfast, and enjoy the first meal of the day. Choose energizing colors to give you that pep you need in the morning (or at the end of a very long day when the last thing you feel like doing is cooking dinner). This combo of blue and green will perk anyone right up. An abundance of white accents keeps it from feeling too much.
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Sarah Fultz Interiors
An island is a great opportunity to incorporate seating. You can converse, eat a meal, or even use it as a WFH set-up when needed. Choose seating that's stylish but also comfortable. These leather chairs have a high enough back to offer support, while still lending an industrial-chic vibe to the space.
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Design: Mansfield + O'Neil, Photo: Isabel Eubanks
If you want to incorporate a bold color but are fearful it'll be too much, take a cue from this kitchen. The orange interiors of these pendant lights provide just the right amount of pop. A sleek wood island and simple cabinetry help ground the colorful, patterned space.
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Erin Williamson Design
Is your kitchen open-planned, opposite your living room? Can you see your dining room right behind it? 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.
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Design: Elizabeth Cooper Interior Design, Photo: Tony George
If a full kitchen reno isn't the cards, consider swapping out all your hardware. You'll be surprised how shiny brass pulls and a new faucet can make an older kitchen feel fresh and new. Don't be afraid to mix materials, either. If you've got a stainless stove or fridge, adding in brass or gold pulls can feel sleek and modern.
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House Nine
No need to give up precious storage space—take your cabinets from floor to ceiling, like in the kitchen pictured, so you can use every inch of your kitchen space. If you're worried it will feel too closed off, make sure to break things up. While this kitchen utilizes floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, it also has regular cabinets above a backsplash. Glass-front cabinets can break up the monochrome look, as well.
20 Modern Kitchen Ideas to Give Your Space New Life
85 Kitchen Design Ideas - Remodeling Ideas for Interior Design
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Make It Feel Extra Homey
Katie Newburn
Just because your kitchen doesn't get a ton of natural light doesn't mean it can't have a sunny disposition. The cheerful yellow wallpaper in Shavonda Gardner's kitchen proves it. Featuring unlacquered copper pots, soapstone counters that quickly patina, and a simple central dining table instead of a kitchen island, the kitchen's lived-in atmosphere instantly makes anyone who enters feel right at home.
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Place Extra Chairs in Low-Traffic Corners
Annie Schlechter
If the space is small, play around with fun wallpaper. Something with a little sheen will make the room gleam... even if you haven't gotten to the dishes in, uh, a while. Sheila Bridges also opted for a complementary fabric on these accent chairs to enhance the blues throughout and tucked them in a low-traffic corner for convenience.
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Use Statement Fabric for Seating
Nicole Franzen
Designer Kristin Fine gave her classic farmhouse a modern twist with glossy zellige tiles on the walls, Calacatta marble from ABC Stone on the counters, and vintage opaline pendants, black flush mounts, and vintage stools reupholstered in a mossy Pierre Frey fabric. The exposed beams maintain the countryside roots of the home and the pale green tones honor the forest views outside.
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Start With One Accent Piece
Haris Kenjar
This kitchen was designed around the homeowners's inherited ceramic collection. She told designer Andy Beers of Ore Studios that she wanted the blue midcentury serve ware and tableware to anchor the entire space, so they mixed in open cubbies and added splashes of red for a vibrant yet straightforward color palette.
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Remodel Cabinet Uppers to Optimize Storage
Heidi Caillier Design
If your kitchen wall is lined with windows, consider adding a pretty treatment that doesn't totally block the light, like cafe curtains, and make sure your lower cabinets can take care of most of the storage needs. This way, you can forgo lining the wall with uppers. Instead, install one strategic column. Heidi Caillier customized the open shelves for cookbooks, plates, drinkware, and even artwork.
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Consider the Whole Home
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
Designer Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND only set one rule when embarking on this kitchen remodel: “No more pink!” The rest of the home is dominated by rosy hues, so to prevent it from taking over the kitchen while still ensuring flow with the surrounding rooms, so went with earthy tones on the cabinets. Violet still makes an appearance in the Calacatta marble counter and backsplash zellige tiles, and a dusty blush tone veils the ceiling.
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Paint Faux Floor Tiles
Read McKendree
Hang cafe curtains for a sweet, playful feel and a touch of privacy without totally blocking light, and then use a matching wallpaper or fabric to line glass-enclosed cabinets for cohesion and hidden storage. Kevin Isbell brought the blue and cream print on his to life by painting the floors a fun, checked pattern.
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Take Inspiration from Professional Kitchens
Studio Diaa
Super-sleek yet also cozy, this kitchen designed by Studio DIAA blends farmhouse elements, like rustic wooden stools and blond shiplap ceilings, with more industrial materials for a balanced whole. The skylight along with the task pendant allows for optimal light while cooking.
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Lean Into Eclecticism
Romanek Design Studio
This kitchen by Romanek Design Studio proves that balance is everything. The dark, moody tile walls, sleek backsplash, and stainless steel appliances assert an undeniably glam aesthetic while the wood and brass tones ground the space and give it that classic California warmth. The bohemian runner also adds just enough color and fun.
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Bounce Light With Dramatic Black Tiles
Chris Mottalini
Designed by Nanette Brown, this striking kitchen is covered in glossy black subway tiles. Not only does that make all the surfaces super easy to clean, but it also helps bounce light and creates a cozy mood to really make the most of the small galley kitchen.
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Hide Your Hood With Tiles
Heidi Caillier
Cover your hood in the same material as your backsplash to make it look sleek and clean. Here, interior designer Heidi Caillier camouflaged a bulky appliance with zellige tiles.
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Cheer Things Up With Happy Paint Colors
Amy Neunsinger
Nickey Kehoe opted for a cream and pale yellow color scheme to lean into the warmth of the wood counters and terracotta floor tiles in this small pool house kitchen. The diamond cutouts in the cabinets add another punch of soothing symmetry.
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Make a Mini Hidden Pantry
George Ross
Since not all pantry goods and appliances can fit in the main part of this kitchen in a great room designed by Brigitte Pearce, she decided to optimize a closet so that it's easily accessible from the cooking zone but also hidden from view in the lounge area. Textured glass pocket doors and bright red cabinets create a stylish surprise.
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Repurpose Storage Unites
Luca Trovato
When you run out of cabinet space, just repurpose a dresser or armoire to house all of your plates, glasses, and serveware. Francophile Stephen Schubel gave his modest California cottage the royal treatment with antique gilded pieces and an Edwardian plaster cabinet.
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Hide Ugly Views With Stained Glass
LAURE JOLIET
Stained glass is both good looking and clever. Reath Design blocked a view of the driveway and enhanced street-level privacy by replacing glass panes with colorfully painted ones. This is a great option when you want to introduce color and obstruct a view without blocking all the natural light.
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Hang On Theme Artwork
Julian Wass
This misty green in a kitchen by Gary McBournie feels beachy, but it's also classic. Neutral décor, like a sisal rug, fresh marble counters, and oceanic artwork, strikes the balance between casual and formal in an open kitchen, too. That contrast is the key to making a tiny space feel dynamic.
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Mirror Your Surfaces
Dries Otten
If you love shiny stainless steel and edgy mirrored surfaces, take the metallic look to the next level with a gold mirrored island. In this kitchen designed by Dries Otten, the island brings some glamour to the playful elements throughout, like the single pendant light, swirls of pink marble, and cobalt blue loft railing above.
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Choose an Adventurous Wallpaper
James Merrell
This swirly wallpaper proves that making adventurous design decisions can pay off. In this kitchen designed by Rita Konig, the wallpaper in question is Antoinette Poisson's Jaipur. We love it even more paired with the rich purple-veined marble and painted cabinets. To protect it from water damage, Konig added an invisible glass over the wallpaper between the counter and cabinets.
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Tuck Away Extra Appliances
MICHAEL PERSICO
Designed by Matthew Ferrarini, this kitchen is bursting with ingenious small-space solutions. He used folding wood pocket doors to conceal the entire counter and cabinet area against the wall. This would be a major game-changer in a studio apartment.
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Mix Different Tones of One Color
KARYN R MILLET
This Eric Olsen kitchen has serious tile game. If you live by the coast but want something moodier or you simply love blue, take not from the rich navy, gray, and cobalt tones throughout.
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Add an Extra Sink
Reath Design
An extra sink in this California kitchen by Reath Design doubles as a place to arrange flowers, thanks to a spacious worktop corner nestled into a bright corner. The designers created extra storage below the sink for tools and other essentials by hanging pleated curtains from rods. The skirt, exposed bricks, terra cotta tiles, and pendant lamp all bring a country feel to the mode modern marble.
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Never Underestimate the Accents
STEPHAN JULLIARD
Now this is how you light up a room. In this Parisian apartment by Studio Razavi, the dramatically large, undulating pendant opens everything up in one sweep. A fun magenta carafe adds a pop of color to the industrial kitchen.
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Paint the Ceiling
Dominique Vorillon
Architecture and ornamental wall detailing make this kitchen whimsical—and just a touch dramatic. The lavender swirls of paint on a buttercream backdrop complement the elaborate blue chandelier, too. Then the classic, neutral cabinets and island ground the space.
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Add Greenery or an Herb Garden
Hecker Guthrie
No room for a greenhouse or garden in your home? Start a mini plant collection in the kitchen instead. This way, you can exercise your green thumb and liven up the room (bonus: plant herbs for a truly useful indoor garden). In this kitchen designed by Hecker Guthrie, the glass cabinets add interest without making it feel cluttered.
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Lean Into Your Fancy Side
DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
Lacquer, marble, tiles, oh my! This fabulously over-the-top kitchen designed by Michelle Nussbaumer isn't afraid to have fun. For a similar look, choose a backsplash that corresponds with the kitchen island and then use tile on the floors.
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Blend It All Together
David Tsay
A pale green blends seamlessly between the kitchen and dining area of this "jungalow," by Justina Blakeney, especially when paired with the Moroccan clay tile backsplash and ombre dining bar stools in the living room.
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Embrace Existing Quirks
PHOTO: Matthew Williams; DESIGN: Studio DB
Rather than seeing the exposed pipe in this kitchen as a design flaw, Studio DB saw an opportunity for a fun pop of red. Now it looks like an edgy, industrial, unique, and colorful accent that anchors the kitchen and puts the stylish breakfast nook in the spotlight.
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Try a Glass Backsplash
Danielle Colding
Subway tile isn't your only backsplash option. Danielle Colding used a glass backsplash for a shinier, more modern and cosmopolitan touch in this city apartment. It goes perfectly with the lacquered cabinets.
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Forgo Closed Cabinets
MARCO BERTOLINI
Hang cloth curtains in front of your bottom shelves to hide storage essentials instead of opting for classic cabinets—like in this boldly-colored kitchen architect Viola Simoncioni created for her own home. It feels decidedly more retro and adds some movement.
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Try an Accent Wall
Danielle Colding
When space is limited, you have to find creative ways to add a little fancy flair. Here, interior designer Danielle Colding added a powder blue accent wall and a sculpture but kept everything else glistening and white. The Chanel tray on the counter for serving also doubles as decor.
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Paint Your Interior Cabinets
Arent & Pyke
An inky, marine blue will ground a kitchen in an open space and feel more formal than a light color without being as moody and as dark as black. We also love the idea of painting the interior cabinets a color that corresponds with an accent piece in the room, like this orange cabinet designed by Arent & Pyke to match the carpet.
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Add a Serving Window
Romanek Design Studio
As seen in this Malibu kitchen by Romanek Design Studio, a serving window makes spaces feel more open and air but they also make life easier. Even better, they typically connect the kitchen to a backyard or deck space and promote indoor/outdoor living, so they're especially popular if you live somewhere warm and love to host al fresco dinners.
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Rethink the Tile Pattern
Jenn Feldman Design
For this Los Angeles kitchen, Jenn Feldman Designs chose a tonal grout to blend in with the navy tile, which is set in a refreshingly unexpected chevron pattern. It feels unexpected and interesting but fits in well since it matches the lower cabinets.
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Go Big With Open Shelves
Eric Ray Davidson
Have fun with open shelving, stacking plates and adding items that bring personality to the room as a whole. Try framed photos, candlesticks, and art. The retro red appliances are also definitely worth investing in if you love color and nostalgia.
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Splurge on Stone Materials
Werner Straube
In this kitchen designed by Corey Damen Jenkins, the wood tones, brown marble swirls, and beige bar stools warm up the crisp white staples while the metallic accents add some glam. Jenkins says the granite "was a bit of a sell. I told the clients to look at it as art. Of course, now it's their favorite thing."
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Lacquer Your Cabinets
Francesco Lagnese
Go glam with a high-gloss deep red reminiscent of wine. The robust, full color adds so much depth and glamour. Proof? This kitchen by Nick Olsen, where geometric tiles pump things up to the next level.
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Add an Island Extensione
Hecker Guthrie
The light wood tones and metallic pendant warm up the otherwise cool space in this kitchen designed by Hecker Guthrie. This space also proves that a bistro round bistro table situated over the island makes a classic kitchen layout so much more interesting. And it's even fresher when you paint your bar stools a buoyant shade of mint green hue and hang a copper pendant light overhead.
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Alternate Finishes
deVOL Kitchens
We're really digging the alternating black and gray stained wood cabinets in this deVOL kitchen. The varied tones (plus texture) adds interest to a neutral space. The sandy beige walls keep things neutral but warms thing a little more than a crisp white or super light gray. The shearling chair cover warms up, too, and the interior window creates flow and spreads the light.
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Accomodate the Pets
DAVID A. LAND
Designed by Matthew Quinn, this kitchen island was customized with a dog bed to accomodate the family's best friend.
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Use Your Surroundings as Inspo
Nicole Franzen
This coral pink kitchen is like being on vacation all year long. With rattan and bamboo staples and a fresh coat of cheerful pink paint, it's quirky, upbeat, and unique without being too over-the-top. If your home is somewhere warm or tropical, follow suite.
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Dress Up With Gold
Arent & Pyke
There's nothing quite like metallic to make your interiors pop. Opt for a brushed gold finish on the kitchen cabinets and introduce more down to earth materials like jute to make sure it isn't too flashy, like in this Arent & Pyke-designed kitchen.
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Go Retro
deVOL Kitchens
This retro-inspired deVOL kitchen is a beautiful blend of classic English design with contemporary functionality. The glass cabinet customized to fit right into the corner and looks beautiful with the baby pink paint and Kelly green backsplash. And of course, that wood-burning fireplace drives home the charm.
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Invest In Appliances
DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
When there's not much you can do with a cramped space without making it feel even smaller, add a rug. It'll warm it up, and add color and pattern without overwhelming your kitchen. Interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer also chose a warm color palette and packs plenty of texture-rich materials into the small space.
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Be Thoughtful of Spacial Relation
Arent & Pyke
There's a lot to love about this kitchen designed by Arent & Pyke, but we're particularly impressed by the careful, asymmetrical balance happening here. The hood leans to the right of the room, as do the bar stools, which is subtlety reflected in the cream lumbar pillow camouflaging into the sofa. Meanwhile, the linear floating shelf in line with the hood as well as the light fixture, island counter, and sofa form a soothing sense of symmetry.
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Use a Unique Stain
deVOL Kitchens
If you prefer the look of unpainted wood but also like to play with colors, consider dyeing your wood cabinets a unique color. In this deVOL kitchen, the aubergine island and lower corner cabinet is super unexpected. We're also loving all the exposed beams and casual floor tiling.
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Use Metal Grates
David A Land
Can't decide between glass display cabinets and solid cabinets? Try this happy medium. The metal grates allow for partial visibility and add a shiny touch.
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Take Design Risks With Lighting
PHOTO: Anson Smart; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
Lighting provides the perfect opportunity to play with design, and scale in the kitchen. Arent & Pyke clustered a pair of long, narrow cylindrical pendants to offset the formality of this kitchen instead of going with a classic pendant light over the island.
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Set the Scene
deVOL Kitchens
Contemporary kitchen or dreamy Victorian bistro? Everything in this deVOL kitchen contributes to the narrative of European nostalgia, from the olive green Smeg refrigerator camouflaging against the House of Hackney wallpaper to the wrought iron window boxes fastened to the skylight niches. We're in love.
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Forgo Overhead Cabinets
Catherine Kwong
The narrow shape of the a galley kitchen tends to present some spacial challenges. In this one designed by Catherine Kwong, the designer opened things up by ditching upper cabinets in favor of a floating shelf. Opting for sconces instead of a flush mount or pendant helps make the ceilings feel a little higher, too.
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Repurpose Old Items
PHOTO: Reid Rolls
Leanne Ford is the queen of revamping beat up and outdated things. Case in point? This rustic kitchen island. The tin bucket also looks upscale filled with a gorgeous bouquet of roses, as do the walls, thanks to a fresh coat of paint—in Ford's favorite color.
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Bring in a Subtle Egde
PHOTO: Preston Schlebusch; DESIGN: Studio DB
Concrete floors brings an understated edge to this kitchen designed by Studio DB. While classic hardwood panels or fun colorful tiles would also work well in this family home, the sleek grittiness of concrete is a welcome surprise.
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Hang Plants
deVOL Kitchens
This country chic kitchen by deVOL is so full of life. The light yellow-painted beams fill it with a sunny energy while the hanging plants and framed plant print make it feel fresh and easygoing, as do the laidback terra cotta floor tiles.
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Use Creative Shelving
Romanek Design Studio
Use open shelving to add to the utilitarian feel that's still stylish. In this kitchen, Romanek Design Studio opted for a shelving unit that didn't require any renovations and complements the formal black marble surfaces as well as the more casual tile floors.
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Play Up Architectural Quirks
Mikhail Loskutov
Stained glass, but make it 21st century. If you live in a space that has quirky interior windows (fun fact that I learned at the Tenement Museum: Many old apartment buildings have them because they were built to increase air circulation as a preventative measure against tuberculosis), here's how to make them look intentional and incredibly stylish. In his Brooklyn apartment, Crosby Studios designer Harry Nuriev now gets to look through a rose-colored window every day. He used cut-to-size plexiglass from a shop on Canal street, according to Architectural Digest.
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Make It Moody
Fantastic Frank
There's nothing sexier than matte black when it comes to kitchen paint colors. Except, that is, when you cover the bottom of the overhead cabinets with a gold mirrored material.
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Use Tile as a Transition
Lisa Romerein
Try a bold tile to bridge the transition between a darker and lighter colors. We're obsessed with the blue encaustic tile in this kitchen by Steve Pallrand, especially when warmed up by classic wood cabinets and a little plant collection.
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Lay a Round Rug
Nicole Franzen
Instead of opting for a narrow runner in the kitchen, bring in a round jute rug to warm things up. This shape will work especially well in an open kitchen without a rectangular island breaking up the space.
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Have Fun With Backsplash
deVOL Kitchens
When it comes to a backsplash, let your imagination run wild. This eclectic turquoise deVOL kitchen gets a surge of graphic style from the artful backsplash. The retro appliances and farmhouse dining table maintain the homey feel.
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Forget the Kitchen Island
PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
If you're kitchen is blessed with tons of counter room for cooking and you want to try something different with the leftover space, fill it with a dining table instead. Choose something with similar proportions, like a large rustic dining table, to achieve a similar layout but with a new twist. We're also into the hide area rug under the table in this kitchen designed by Leanne Ford—it's a the perfect dose of warmth.
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Make Glassware Pop
deVOL Kitchens
Why hide your favorite glassware behind closed cabinets when they can be displayed out in the open, doubling as decor? The magenta wine glasses in this deVOL Kitchens townhouse accentuate the statement sofa.
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Spice Up the Island
Arent & Pyke
A folded effect over the edge of the multi-hued island in this Arent & Pyke kitchen feels fresh and fun while keeping the room understated. The circle motif repeats in the pendant light and as a unique custom handle pull on the cabinets.
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Paint the Floors
Savage Gibson
In this bright kitchen , the spring green painted hardwood floors feel like a warm welcome. The framed print, linen curtains, and striped ares rug carry that sentiment throughout the space. Another important takeaway? A bar cart is probably the finishing touch you didn't know you need in a narrow kitchen without an island.
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Let the Light Pour In
PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
Aside from being calming and aesthetically pleasing, having plenty of natural light makes the kitchen a lot easier to work in. When starting from scratch, think about your layout strategically so the spaces where you do the most work are closest to the windows, like the sink placement in this kitchen designed by Arent & Pyke. Then, then add task lighting under the cabinets far away from overhead and natural light.
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Open It Up With Interior Glass
Hecker Guthrie
This space designed by Hecker Guthrie is a happy medium between an open floor plan and a closed/ split floor plan thanks to the interior glass doors framing the dining room. The dramatic effect is amplified by the light fixture over the dining table, which also helps transition the kitchen to the rest of the space.
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Try Something Unexpected
David Duncan Livingston
Burnt orange cabinets are unexpected, but add a rustic touch to a kitchen. To add to the effect, hand-forged iron lanterns were hung, but painted white inside to reflect more light onto the island. Copy this slim kitchen island if your space is small since it gets the job done without looking out of scale.
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Paint It Two Tones
deVOL Kitchens
Why settle for one color when you could have two? Just make sure you choose two complimentary colors so nothing clashes, like the muted mint green and dusty rose pink in this deVOL kitchen. The wood elements and traditional design balance things out nicely, too.
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Try A French Brasserie Look
Bjorn Wallender
The decorative brass grilles and accents around the stovetop, plus the white pendant lights give this renovated kitchen by Summer Thornton a French brasserie feel. Storage baskets under the kitchen island table dress things down just a touch.
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Use All Available Space
Sara Tramp
Designed by Velinda Hellen of Emily Henderson Design, this kitchen uses every square each strategically. Since it's tiny, every nook and cranny matters, from the storage basket above the sink to the wall hooks on the side of the cabinet and two-tier floating shelves.
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Make Marble The Main Attraction
Björn Wallander
Don't be afraid to go marble crazy, from the backsplashes to the countertops and even the floors. The slabs of barely gray honed Carrara marble covering the kitchen of Maxwell Ryan's Hamptons home make for a clean, airy look.
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Create A Party On Your Floor
House Beautiful
An orange checkerboard floor brightens up this mostly white kitchen by Gary McBournie, while the contrasting blue door adds a quirky touch. Translation: Loosen up and opt for bold colors.
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Think Practically With Seating
Ngoc Minh Ngo
Barstools with a back are objectively more comfortable for posting up at the kitchen island. They're also a safer option for kiddos at the kitchen counter, a consideration Barrie Benson surely made in this family home.
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Accent With Brass
deVOL Kitchens
These creamy light brown walls in a gorgeous deVOL kitchen make for the perfect backdrop. The deep blue-gray kitchen island mixed with cool marble surfaces and brass hardware is such a beautifully surprising combination with the strong, earthy walls. Swapping out hardware is an easy way to liven up an all-white kitchen. Choose brass to add a bit of elegance.
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Drop Your Floor
Annie Schlechter
A dropped floor makes a rustic kitchen feel even larger and special. The exposed wood beams in the ceiling of this kitchen by Jane Hawkins Hoke give it that farmhouse vibe while the fresh coat of paint and pristine condition assure a contemporary, clean atmosphere.
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Pick A Bold Color
Amy Neunsinger
Take blue and white to the next level with a vibrant burst of cobalt, like in this dreamy kitchen by Mark D. Sikes. It makes a statement but still feels classic and is simply perfect for a coastal beach house (or just someone who wishes they lived a little closer to the ocean).
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Draw the Eye Up
deVOL Kitchens
Though most of us don't love the look of old heating furnaces in the kitchen, there's not a great alternative. Draw the eye upward with a hanging structure as done here in this deVOL kitchen. Whether you display wind chimes or hang your linens here, it'll come in handy beyond it's aesthetic value.
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Make It Monochrome
Jonny Valiant
A glazed backsplash and weathered oak island feel sleek and sexy in this kitchen by Jon de la Cruz. Plus, the hanging rack is functional and stylish. If you love the monochrome look but want a little more soul, take note.
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Get a Wood Island to Ground the Room
Jennifer Hughes
Crafted from walnut, imbuia, and anigre, the nearly 11-foot-long island in this kitchen by Richard Anuszkiewicz was inspired by English antiques. Elegance to the max.
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Contrast Textures to Make it Feel Historic
Lisa Romerein
The contrast between the rustic stonework and streamlined stainless steel appliances give this French-inspired kitchen by Inga L. Rehmann a serious wow factor. To maximize entertaining space, downsize an island and add a trestle table with stools.
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Make Purposeful Updates
Victoria Pearson
You don't have to re-do your whole kitchen to make a statement. This kitchen by Frances Merrill has existing countertops and white range, but the cabinets were painted and hexagonal terracotta floor tiles were added, as well as open shelves.
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Try A Statement Ceiling
Eric Piasecki
A green gingham ceiling and pea-green cabinets by designer Gideon Mendelso give an otherwise classic kitchen some cool points.
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Choose Dramatic Lighting
Björn Wallander
For an oversized island, like in this Charleston kitchen by Jill sharp Weeks, you need statement lighting of the same scale and proportion .These iron pendants add drama and necessary light without being too over-the-top.
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Make It Indoor/Outdoor
This kitchen designed by Amber Interiors is California dream. With a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall door that leads outside, you can enjoy the fresh air at all times. Plus, the light sheers blowing in the wind add an ethereal vibe. Pro tip: Customize glass cabinetry that stretches up to the feeling so it'll feel even more open.
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Use Taller Kitchen Storage
Eric Piasecki
The subtle color in this kitchen bring a coziness to the space, but don't distract from its traditional style. And we need to talk about that insanely cool rolling ladder. Plus, it'll keep things organized.
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Create A Chalkboard Bar
Alec Hemer
A chalkboard wall, like in this kitchen by Erin Martin and Kim Dempster, is the most fun way to show off your weekend brunch menu. (Plus, now you don't have to worry about your kids drawing on the walls).
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What are the 5 main types of kitchen layouts?
House Beautiful
Galley Kitchen: This is as about straightforward as it gets, with two parallel rows of counters, appliances, and storage built-ins along two opposite walls. Galley kitchens tend to be especially popular in small spaces since they work well with standard sizing and also only require two rows with a narrow aisle for standing room.
Straight Kitchen: Straight kitchens are common in small spaces and open floor plan living environments. Unlike the galley, all of the appliances, storage elements, and countertops occupy a single wall while the other wall is optimized with decor or strategic storage. Or, if the room isn't enclosed, it opens right up into a larger space. One of the best ways to separate the kitchen area from the living space in this context is to add a piece of furniture, like a small island, that doubles the counter room and visually sections off each area.
L-Shape Kitchen: This kitchen layout also takes up two walls. The sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator are along one wall or row while the stove is in line with the island or on the corner wall, forming an L-shape. It's a great go-to for busy cooks who do a lot of meal prep and appreciate an easy cleanup job.
U-Shape Kitchen: Just like the above, it's exactly what it sounds like. The appliances and surface spaces form a U-shape, usually framing the parameter of the room. Typically, the sink and dishwasher will be side by side, and then on the corner wall, you'll have your stove and other appliances, like a refrigerator, and one of the counter spaces can even curl off the wall to create a casual breakfast bar. It can help streamline complex cooking, and if the room is big enough, an island can be added in the center.
Open Kitchen: An open kitchen can also be referred to as the great room, but it really just speaks to the types of kitchens that are open to the living room family room, dining room, and/ or breakfast nook. The shared space allows for more time spent together and is especially good for families.
Island Kitchen: An island can enhance a kitchen of various layouts, whether you add one to a straight kitchen, L-shaped, U-shaped, or open kitchen. They can even actually work nicely in galley kitchens if it's wide enough to fit one. Functionally, they can add extra counter space for cooking and casual dining, they can be outfitted to accommodate appliances or extra sinks, and they allow you to pack in extra storage.
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
Useful kitchen ideas, simple and functional tips for decorating the kitchen
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Sometimes the most interesting and striking solutions lie right on the surface, but we stubbornly ignore them. Fixing it! Here is a selection of unexpected and easy-to-implement ideas for the kitchen. Find your
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1. Playing permutations
We need a few rows of pegs in the wall and a couple of shelves to create an interesting structure that will allow you to store kitchen utensils there and quickly diversify the environment by simply changing the location of the shelves. Among other things, unoccupied pegs can be used as hooks for potholders and towels.
Ossa Casa
2. To the sound of music
It is not always appropriate to watch TV while cooking, especially if you have to work a lot with a knife. But pleasant music is the very thing, but for this you need speakers, the installation of which never reaches the hands.
Advice: To avoid the hassle of wiring, you can buy a wireless model. The price depends on the capacity of the battery, some can go months without recharging.
3. Working with the window
This solution will seem disputable to someone: pans on the window? But if the kitchen is tiny, there is no room for a bar on the wall, why not use a “relaxed” window. The bonus of such a decision: the slightest speck on the dishes will be noticeable, and therefore you will wash it with tripled strength.
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4. The light from a different angle of
would seem to be nothing supernatural, but visually bovid -controlled lights create a playful, unrelated lighting. and at the same time mysterious. So if artificial light sources are not enough for you, then sconces fixed at 45 degrees are ideal candidates.
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. In addition, when stools are not needed, they can always be hidden. And it's better than rolling your office chair from the next room to the common table. Although, as they say, the master is the master.
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It's not as crazy as it seems at first glance! Just glue the lids on the jars or screw them to the bottom of the cabinet to make sure you don't lose sight of your favorite spices. And those who say that it is inconvenient to unscrew them can use magnetic strips and jars with metal lids.
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7. Sudden landscaping
If you think that an apron made of glass, marble or stainless steel is too ordinary, then meet the Dutch artificial grass option! On this green, splashes and drops of fat are practically not visible, and due to division into small rectangles and Velcro mounting, the entire structure can be easily removed and washed without problems.
Although if you are an ardent fan of fried foods and you have a frying pan on the fire around the clock, then it is better to refuse greens in favor of more hardy and heat-resistant options.
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8 .Rattan at the Height
Looking for an inexpensive solution to improve your interior in just a few minutes? Consider wicker baskets that fit perfectly in the space between the upper cabinets and the ceiling. Their neat and textured appearance will not visually burden the environment, but you will get plenty of useful storage space for rarely used things.
Tip: Better get basket lids, otherwise you will have to store a fair amount of dust along with things.
Lauren Bryan Knight
9. On the shelves
No one likes to rummage half-bent in deep bottom cabinets to find the right pot. In addition, it will definitely end up in the farthest corner . .. But the stepladder for arranging pots will never “put you on your knees” again. At any time of the day or night, you can silently choose the right dishes, and the ladder itself looks quite original.
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10. Transparent curves
At first glance, there is nothing special about a glass dining table, even if it is an unusual shape. However, the advantage of such “roundness” is that more people will fit comfortably here than at a regular-shaped table.
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11. Weighty details
Many people do not pay attention to the appearance of sockets, switches and other small details. And very in vain! It is these little things that can become bright and unique accents that set the tone for the entire interior, as do the colorful yellow rosettes shown in the photo.
Andrew Snow Photography
12. Mysterious door
It would seem, what can be done with an old and peeling door? But this faded turquoise has found an excellent use as a screen covering household appliances stowed in a small niche. The door is sawn into three sections: the top one is a microwave oven, the middle one is a refrigerator, and the freezer is hidden below.
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13. Versatile approach
When the kitchen is very small and there is simply no space for a table, you can sacrifice one of the lower drawers of the set and leave the place under the countertop free (especially if there is a radiator), and into the empty space put up a stool.
In this way, the working area can quickly turn into a dining area and vice versa.
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14. Checking the perimeter
A very simple, but original and catchy trick is to use a plywood baseboard as a kitchen plinth. And when we finished with the bottom, do not forget about the LED lighting above the upper cabinets, which will visually raise the ceiling and additionally illuminate the kitchen.
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15. Tactile contact
Want to update your kitchen set quickly? Replace old, obsolete handles with leather ones that are so pleasant to the touch. All we need is to cut the straps of the required length (about 17 centimeters), make holes in them and fix them with bolts. Choose the color of the skin at your discretion, depending on the color of the headset: it can be a classic black, brown or even a red shade.
Tip: There shouldn't be any problems with preparing all the necessary tools, but the main material can be searched in online stores for leather goods manufacturers, there are almost two-meter leather ribbons just the width we need is two to three centimeters. Well, or as an alternative, even old leather belts up to four centimeters wide will fit - why not give them a second life?
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16. Useful optical illusion
Having mirror surfaces in your kitchen is a great way to increase both natural and artificial light. Especially this technique will play into the hands of those who are cramped in square meters and want to visually expand the space.
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🔥 The best kitchen design (39 photos) - see the best ideas for your apartment from a design studio in Moscow!
If for you the kitchen is a special place where you can gather the whole family or just sit in silence with a cup of coffee, then our article will be useful to you. If you started a renovation, our advice from a designer, a design studio, Moscow, will help you create a truly better kitchen design when the interior is designed in accordance with your ideas, taking into account the layout and ergonomic functions.
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Kitchen layout
Shape of the kitchen set
Regardless of whether you have a one-room apartment, or maybe a two-room, three-room apartment, the kitchen in the house occupies a central place for many. If you want to create a truly magnificent kitchen design, important attention should be paid to the shape of the kitchen set.
It is its shape that is mostly dictated not so much by the design of the apartment as by the area, as well as by the very shape of the kitchen. Regardless of whether you have a dvushka, a treshka, or maybe you have a odnushka, in many layouts the kitchen has a straight shape, L or U shaped layout, or go with an island. The interior design of each has its strengths and weaknesses, and we will try to talk about them further.
Straight kitchen
If the area of the kitchen is more than 10 square meters, this form is not very convenient for everyday use. And all because the best kitchens do not have such a perimeter of the working triangle as hers. It is the working triangle that is formed by three main points - a stove, a refrigerator and a sink. It is important to remember that the larger the sides of this geometric figure, the more mileage the hostess of the kitchen takes care of.
If the area of the kitchen itself is not more than 10 m 2 - the shape of the set itself is not so important. And here there is already a completely different question - how to fit everything you need for the kitchen, appliances and headsets on such an area. Indeed, often with a large family, it is worth putting in the kitchen a lot of furniture and appliances that are so important.
L-shaped (corner) and U-shaped kitchen
So the interior of the best kitchen is the L or U shape, since it is convenient for the hostess to cook food, and everything is at arm's length. Plus, in the sets of such kitchens there are always a lot of secluded corners where you can put seasonings and arrange detergents, put household appliances. Many designers call this version of the kitchen shape the most profitable, and if the layout and quadrature of the room allow you to put the set with the letter P or G, don’t even think about it and give preference to them.
Kitchen with an island
Here, an excellent kitchen design will never touch this particular form of a set, despite the fact that it looks very impressive. And all because the design project provides for a gap in the working area, because the cooking process itself will have to be divided. And some products are left on the main surface, others are transferred to the working island.
But since a lot goes on in the kitchen at the level of the unconscious, most of the cooking takes place on the main work surface, and they simply forget about the island. It is he who remains practically unnecessary to anyone, it is inconvenient, additional actions are required, and as a result, they simply forget about him. It becomes a kind of vestige that takes up a useful, vital space in the kitchen that is not actually used.
The greater the distance from the stove to the sink, the more convenient it will be to work. And here we are talking about the main working surface, which ideally should be at least 90 cm and free from small household appliances that will not interfere with your cooking process.
Arrangement of appliances in the kitchen
Refrigerator
This is the most requested item in the kitchen and it is best to place it at the end of the headset, placing it close to the exit or the dining table. So the built-in type refrigerator - in classy kitchens, it will always be installed in a classic or modern interior design. We decided to decorate the interior of the apartment and the kitchen in the loft style, or in the Scandinavian style - here it is already worth choosing a place for the refrigerator separate from the headset.
Sink
It is optimal to mount the sink itself from the refrigerator at a distance of 40-60 cm - this way, when cooking, you can easily get food, vegetables that need to be washed from the refrigerator. If they do not require it, then they can simply be placed on a worktop installed between the refrigerator and the sink.
Dishwasher
If this is a family of 2-3 people, it is optimal to choose PMM models with a width of no more than 45 cm. It is roomy and pots, pans and other utensils can easily fit into it. If the family is large, then it’s already worth choosing a wider machine, for example, 60 cm, but it’s true that it won’t fit into every kitchen. Therefore, it is already worth considering a different placement option.
Coffee machine
If the machine is freestanding, it is best placed in the area between the refrigerator and the sink. And all because to make coffee you need water, and the grains themselves, which are best stored in the refrigerator. These rules will help you prepare real, high-quality and most importantly aromatic coffee.
Oven
More than half of our customers place the oven at a height that is comfortable for them - chest level. And optimally, if the cabinet itself is combined in its functions with a microwave and it is often used, you can put it at this height. If it’s just an oven, it’s worth putting it not at chest level, but directly under the hob.
Washing machine
If, due to its size, the machine cannot be installed in a bathroom, corridor, then it is worth choosing the built-in option. And even if it is a stand-alone model, it is optimal to cover it with a facade, and here the kitchen set will look more concise.
Cooker hood
A free-standing cooker hood, perfectly visible from any corner of the kitchen, will be appropriate as an interior element in a loft style or in a classic interior, country style. But if we talk about the modern style of the interior, it is optimal to choose the built-in model. Plus, you will have a lot of extra space in order to place spices, all sorts of little things, even install household appliances.
Hob
When placing a hob in the kitchen, it is worth stepping back from the sink by at least 90 cm. And it is this space that will be your work surface, on which you will cut and cook, season and mix.
If, according to the design, a white hob is suitable for you, put it boldly, because black is the most easily soiled surface on which all debris and dirt are visible. It is the black color of the countertop surface that is the most impractical.
Chopper
If you haven't used a chopper before, you will definitely appreciate this household appliance. All leftover food can be easily ground in a couple of seconds, they will be easily drained into the water drain system. You will no longer know such a problem as a blockage in the drain system.
Water filter
And it is worth leaving space under the sink for it. A reverse osmosis system is especially good, designed for a large volume of filtered water. For example, today many sinks and faucets come with 2 holes - one goes for tap water, the second for purified water. And there is no need to think about how to drill a countertop to install an additional faucet for filtered water.
Opening top cabinets
Hinged cabinets
As for me - the most convenient and common options on the top cabinets in the kitchen set. And I like him the most.
Hinged
But in this case, it is important to pay maximum attention to well-made, high-quality fittings. Bad products will quickly fail, and they will not hold the doors open.
Folding
Beautiful, but expensive option for opening the facade. With a light hand, you can open the entire cabinet. But the truth is that such models are not always convenient for users of small stature.
Comfortable kitchen design
Heights, dimensions, ergonomics
Lower cabinets
The standard is to choose those lower cabinets, the height of which is 90 cm, but each of them also has legs, the height of which can be easily adjusted . And therefore, at the exit, the height of the table can vary from 86 to 91 cm, with a standard tabletop thickness of 4 cm.
When the user is not tall and needs to make the tabletop level higher, the height can be added, so to speak, by installing a thicker tabletop. In the lower pedestals themselves, located below, it is worth using sliding mechanisms to the maximum - they can be used to store a lot of kitchen trifles, small household appliances.
Worktop
This is the main space on the kitchen set - it is on it that the dish is prepared. And it is most convenient to install it between the stove and the sink, while its length should ideally be at least 90 cm, and even better - if it is 120-150 cm.
Upper cabinets
35 cm, but the height of those can be very different. If this is a standard height - it can be 60, 72 or 90, even 120 cm. If these are modular types of kitchens, they have only two types of height, these are 72 and 90 cm.
Often, craftsmen also encounter ceiling-mounted kitchens - here the upper cabinets go right up to the ceiling. It may look presentable from the outside, but it is not very effective, since unnecessary things are often stored in the uppermost cabinets, things that are rarely used.
How high is the hood?
Often, many users ask us designers a question - at what height in the room should the hood be mounted. Some users may say 60, others 80 cm from the countertop, but our answer is simple. It is worth mounting the hood to a height, a couple of centimeters higher than the tallest member of the family.
Modern style
in the interior of the best kitchen
I prefer a kitchen where the hood is built into a niche. Beautiful and, as they say, thoroughly, but often they mount it at the stage of planning and building a new house.
Concepts such as functionality, ergonomics of the kitchen are analyzed by us, you can then move on to the appearance. And the first thing that catches your eye in modern kitchens is smooth and even facades. Today, the most popular, hot item is precisely painted MDF, while the surface can be glossy or matte. In terms of cost, the most affordable option is plastic facades that look like painted MDF, but at the same time their price is much lower.
Modern kitchen sets often lack handles. And in this case, the door opens with a specially installed fittings - push-up. However, you can also find headsets where the handles are interpreted so to speak - this is a recess in the facade. This is a kind of pen - invisible, which is really not visible at a certain angle.
Lots of modern kitchens!
Neoclassical style
and the best kitchen design
In terms of its functionality, arrangement of appliances in the kitchen, filling, neoclassic resembles modern kitchens. But the truth is, there is still a difference between them - in neoclassicism, for the most part, there are facades with panels, and therefore, for the most part, standard handles are used here.
If the facades themselves are replaced with flat ones, without panels, the most standard modern kitchen comes out.
Neoclassical kitchen is here!
Kitchen backsplash ideas
Tile backsplash
This is the most popular and most practical finish, and even if centuries pass, the tile will continue to lie firmly in the same place. Yes, and the modern market is full of tiles with a variety of its options, so you can embody the most common idea.
Tempered glass apron
And it is this material that has also found its wide application in the design and decoration of the kitchen. You can embody the ideas of minimalism when a simply painted wall is visible behind the installed transparent glass. Or as an option - glued wallpaper will be visible under the glass. But often craftsmen also work with skinali - this is glass that has photo printing on its surface. Reception is presentable, but very rare.
Wood-like apron
And it is this material that is best used in the kitchen to diversify the asceticism of modern interiors. Previously, the apron could be trimmed with laminate, but here there is a minus other - moisture got into the seams and the tree swelled, lost its appearance. Today, for the most part, wood-effect tiles or laminate are used.
Lots of apron ideas!
Sockets
in the best kitchen design
In the kitchen, it is optimal to provide sockets for each built-in household appliance - refrigerator and stove, dishwasher and microwave, and so on. But do not forget about the chopper installed under the sink - it will also need a separate outlet. In addition, you will also need to install 2 groups of 2-3 sockets in the apron area - this is necessary to connect small household appliances, such as a kettle and a meat grinder, a blender, and so on. If the house has a lot of equipment and it is kitchen, there should be at least 6 outlets in the apron area.
Lighting
in the best kitchen interior
And here the lighting itself is also built according to the same logic as in the room - at least 3 types of lighting should be present in the kitchen, namely general, local and decorative. So the general type of light is used when receiving guests, cleaning, local - can be used in the evening, creating a romantic mood. But decorative light - it can emphasize the textured surface, or illuminate the interior of cabinets.
Small kitchen design
in the best typical apartment
Many typical apartments were built at a time when dishwashers, microwaves or other kitchen equipment were out of the question. Therefore, the kitchens were small, and even in the Khrushchevs, the refrigerators themselves were set the size of a cabinet. Therefore, often in such apartments a refrigerator was placed in the corridor. But in modern layouts of apartments like the P44-T series - kitchens have an area of at least 10 m 2 . These kitchens are much more comfortable than the layouts of apartments built during the Khrushchev or Brezhnev era.
A typical kitchen assumes a typical arrangement of furniture, and it is simply not possible to arrange it in any other way. If you manage to put it differently, you will have to sacrifice comfort.
Small typical kitchens!
White kitchen
The best design ideas
If you are interested in a white kitchen as a design idea, then cleaning as a process does not scare you. But it’s worth immediately making a clarification - they should be cleaned no more often than kitchens of a different color. It is enough to wipe the countertop after each cooking, the facade - to wipe once or twice every couple of weeks. It's all. But it is optimal to combine materials in the headset and make the lower cabinets not white, but, for example, a different light color, with imitation wood. But the upper facades should already be made white.
But even here it is worth making a clarification - if you consider yourself to be a so-called group of supporters of cleanliness, then it is optimal in choosing a kitchen set to opt for wood or stone facades. And all other options are simply thrown aside and not fooled.
Lots of white kitchens!
Gray color
in the design of the best kitchen
This color has its own amazing story of reincarnation. For example, just a few years ago, it was simply associated with a state of dejection and depression, despondency. But today it is this color and its shades, so to speak, on horseback, that occupy a leading position.
It is he who will add some seriousness and rigor to the entire interior. But if you mix this gray color with bright shades, it will acquire a truly royal nobility. For example, you can combine yellow with gray and get noble shades of olive as a result.
Gray kitchens here!
Beige kitchen
the best interior design
And according to many designers, it is the beige color that is considered the best when shaping the interior. It acts as a warm, soothing color, yet it is categorized as natural, as there are many natural materials of this color in nature.
As a result, in 99 cases out of 100, it is this color - beige, and its shades that can be safely introduced into the interior of the kitchen. But as for me, of all the combinations, for example, I prefer grayish-beige, as it can be called really universal, which can be combined with many shades of the color palette.
Beige kitchen ideas!
And what kind of finishing materials can be used in the design of the kitchen, is it appropriate to lay a laminate or a parquet board on the floor. And how to effectively arrange an apron in the kitchen? This will be my next article on finishing materials.
