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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.
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35 Sleek & Inspiring Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas
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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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Kitchen design ideas: 30 modern interiors
Contents
- Kitchen backsplash design: 6 design examples
- Kitchen and Dining Room Interior Design: Top 11 Ideas
- Modern kitchen design with island: the best projects
- Kitchen interior design in trendy colors: 5 options
In modern interior design, there are a large number of design styles, new materials, ideas for planning, furnishing and finishing. To understand the variety of fashion trends in kitchen design, we have selected 30 modern Italian kitchens with beautiful interiors. Using their examples, we will show how to stylishly design a kitchen in an apartment or a private house, and which trends are especially practical and effective. nine0003
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Kitchen backsplash design: 6 design examples
First of all, we will consider interesting ideas for the design of a kitchen apron. There are, in principle, two monochrome color solutions, when the apron, in principle, is not too noticeable in the interior; and accent, allowing it to be considered the main decoration of the kitchen. nine0003
Ethnic apron in hand-fired tiles with emerald accents
Kitchen backsplash design ideas often refer to a specific material. The first example in our selection is a hand-fired Moroccan tile (with ombre overflows from malachite to emerald). Such tiles can set an amazing mood in a modern interior and make it absolutely unique. The design of the kitchen-living room will look great with such an accent apron, because it will allow you to zone the space with color. nine0003
Luxurious kitchen backsplash with natural marble
Modern luxury kitchen design ideas are often built around marble effect porcelain stoneware and natural marble. We see passion for it in different styles: from art deco to minimalism, in classic and neoclassical, even modern style. Many trendy kitchen interior design ideas are built around this unique material. Thanks to the luxurious natural pattern, this finish always looks exclusive. And natural marble does have truly unique patterns. nine0003
Stylish backsplash to match the white granite look artificial stone top
The kitchen design ideas in the photo do not 100% show the potential of a particular material. For example, in the photo above you see a white countertop and a matching kitchen apron. In fact, this is the same material made of artificial stone under white granite with black and brown patches. It looks great in a neoclassical or minimalist kitchen. Such material gives the best value for money, because it has the same positive qualities as natural stone, but is in a more convenient business class price category. nine0003
Sandblasted art deco kitchen backsplash with 3D effect
Design ideas for a small kitchen often differ from those that can be used in a larger area or even in a country house. However, for those who have an area of 16 square meters, almost all ideas and solutions are available. For example, art deco style with sandblasted mirror finishes and 3D effect, gold moldings, large plaster finishes, openwork details in the design of facades. nine0003
Brick-like white boar tile for kitchen interior in loft style
Wall design ideas in the kitchen are not limited to accent, contrasting, noticeable ideas. For example, a brick-like tile called “boar” looks both neutral and stylish. The same can be said about plain glass aprons and any plain tiles in light colors.
White Italian marble look porcelain tile for kitchen accent wall design
White, black and brown marble effect porcelain stoneware is always a luxurious option for finishing. In a modern interior, it is used both for an apron and for an entire wall (as in the photo above), as well as for the floor and other walls. As part of a professional design project, you can even combine several types of marble in one interior.
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Kitchen and Dining Room Interior Design: Top 11 Ideas
In the decoration of the kitchen, the design of the floor, ceiling and walls is just as important. If the apron is accent, then here it is most often worth choosing a durable, practical, stylish base. First of all, look at the most modern materials: porcelain stoneware, 3D tiles, painting on plaster. For the classics, you can recommend luxurious glass mosaics, silk wallpapers, natural marble. nine0003
Neutral plain painting for kitchen walls
In a modern interior, materials such as wallpaper and dark or embossed plaster are used less and less. Sometimes the best option is one of the most concise decorative plasters in neutral colors, which will make the interior minimalistic and will not distract from the main design elements: kitchen set, apron, lighting, lamps.
Decorative neoclassical moldings in the dining area
Traditional plaster and polyurethane moldings will also look spectacular in the dining room, for example, in the neoclassical, art deco or classic style.
Designer wood or wood grain ceiling finish
The wooden ceiling is an increasingly fashionable trend in kitchen design, especially in country houses. It can be minimalistic, like the design project above, or more rustic, like with an aged effect. nine0003
Corian low kitchen apron for a minimalist interior
An apron like this automatically makes your kitchen look very modern as this kitchen design idea is new. Partial wall decoration with ceramic material (artificial stone / corian / porcelain stoneware / marble) in the lower part and typical (plaster and painting, as on the rest of the walls) in the upper part looks very fashionable in the photo above.
Porcelain stoneware for parquet look in natural tones for floor design
A chic idea for kitchen design is wood-look porcelain stoneware - both practical (resistant to moisture, wear and abrasion) and elegant.
Mirror gold moldings in kitchen wall design
One of the most innovative solutions is to combine accent wall with backsplash with tile/porcelain stoneware and gold-toned mirror inserts or metallic gold moldings. nine0003
Marble kitchen island and bar area
A chic solution for finishing facades and countertops, as well as marbled walls, is one of the most fashionable trends in interior design.
Pseudo-columns in neoclassical and classical interior design style
Pseudo-columns look very elegant and luxurious in interiors with arches, corridors, halls, boudoir layouts of the kitchen-living room. nine0003
Brick and concrete look decorative panels in loft style
The loft style is very modern and colorful both for the design of the apartment and directly for the kitchen. Here, materials such as wood-look and metal-look porcelain stoneware, concrete-look plaster, panels and brick-look plaster are popular. By the way, in the loft you can often find wooden floors.
Contemporary Asian Style Stained Glass Ceiling
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Modern designer interiors with stained glass ceilings have a particularly laconic look. The photo above is an example of such an oriental-style kitchen renovation.
Designer glass mosaic in the interior of the kitchen with an Italian feel
Glass mosaic looks very Italian and is often used in kitchen and bathroom designs. Glass mosaic can be almost monochromatic, with light ombre overflows, or create luxurious complex panels from multi-colored squares. nine0003
Modern kitchen design with island: the best designs
Next, we will look at kitchen design options with an island. The island itself can have different functions. In the original, these are cabinets with storage and a countertop, but the latter can be supplemented with a hob, sink, various modules and combi panels, an extractor hood under the ceiling or a built-in retractable right in the countertop.
Multi-functional island with hob, breakfast bar and stained glass sideboard for dishes
In the design project above, you can see a multi-functional island with a tabletop about 3 meters long. There are built-in stained glass modules with sideboards from the dining room, a bar counter in a sunny position by the window, a cooktop and an overall large serving surface.
Italian kitchen with two-tone fronts in the retro style of the 60s
In this design project you can find a unique kitchen island design with emerald glossy panels and macassar effect fronts. Finishing of countertops and kitchen apron is made in green marble. nine0003
Kitchen island with integrated sink, hob, ice box and dish rack
This unique kitchen island has integrated details that are quite futuristic and unusual. A dish rack, a hob, a sink, an ice box made it as functional as possible.
Long bar counter with pantry area in modern kitchen
A great example of a functional double-use countertop is a serving surface and a bar counter on the back side, next to the dining or living room. nine0003
Black marble for island top and backsplash
A black marble island is an extremely trendy idea for a dark contrasting interior. Such an island has an increased depth and a convenient approach from all sides. The dining room is located in a separate area.
Mineral plaster in gray for a futuristic interior with a bright peninsula
In this design project, the modern kitchen has a variety of modules: a peninsula with a bar counter in a delicate pineapple shade, open shelves with slatted screens and a tall green module for built-in appliances. nine0003
Hanging modules in metal loft style above the island
In the loft style, islands often have hanging elements (metal, with storage space for cooking utensils), which are sometimes combined with a hood. Note that this design detail is best used only in interiors with high ceilings.
Kitchen interior design in trendy colors: 5 options
The color scheme is one of the most noticeable decisions in interior design. This is one of the first topics to discuss with your designer. The most important will be the choice of the color of the facades and the design of the apron. You will also need to choose more neutral tones for the floor and the rest of the walls. In the interior there may be color accents. And white kitchens are now the most popular. nine0003
White/grey with coffee wood flooring
A light color scheme based on ash, stone gray and white, as a rule, is complemented by a brown or light brown floor. To modernize the interior, chocolate, coffee tones are used, pale and concise, rather than the traditional red-brown.
Black and white kitchen with built-in steel appliances and fittings
Trendy modern kitchen design ideas often use a super-contrasting palette to create even more impact. For example, a black and white gamma with an accent backsplash or countertop looks ultra-stylish. nine0003
Chocolate and coffee palette with caramel walls and floor
The chocolate and coffee palette in the kitchen design looks great with caramel walls and floors, furniture and curtains. Any shades of coffee and chocolate look chic next to the minimalist facades of the headset, and black, gray and brown marble can be used in addition to them. Typically, this interior feels like brown, but due to the more faded (powdered, sometimes slightly gray) palette, it looks more modern. nine0003
White and turquoise kitchen with crimson textiles and gold accents
Turquoise and blue hues are gaining popularity in kitchen design in 2023-2024. In modern styles and eclecticism, the trend is saturated, for example, the waters of the Bondi beaches, the shade of the sea wave or the blue lagoon, azure and teal. While neoclassical styles are characterized by lilac, lavender and pastel shades of blue: cornflower blue, sky blue. As a rule, these colors are used in light or completely white interiors. nine0003
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Do you want to create an atmosphere of comfort, coziness and beauty in your kitchen, as well as maintain functionality and practicality? Modern interior styles will cope with this task: minimalism, modern, hi-tech and other similar trends. Each style has its own characteristics, and manufacturers and designers supplement them with new interesting solutions every year. nine0003
But modern kitchens also have common characteristics that bring them together and help to organize the space in the right way. If you feel like decorating and furnishing the room yourself, spend enough time on the basic rules and guidelines, backing them up with numerous photos from design catalogs. But the optimal and simple solution is to entrust the design to professionals who will not only preserve all the features of modern design, but also make custom-made furniture according to your individual requests. nine0226
Federico Glanz
Remix Lux
Key features of the modern kitchen
1. A lot of free space: compact furniture sets are selected and only the minimum details necessary for comfort.
2. Restraint and simplicity: all forms and lines remain straight, understandable, geometrically clear, carved details, complex bas-reliefs and other intricate elements are not used in the interior.
3. Closed facades: in modern styles, heaps of small details and kitchen utensils in a conspicuous place are not welcome. It is desirable that all surfaces remain free.
4. Made of quality materials: more and more designers prefer natural stone, wood, metal, fabrics. The presence of glass and some artificial materials is allowed, but only of the highest quality.
5. Glossy surfaces: polished metals, stone, plastic, glass add sophistication and modernity to interiors. Gloss is used not only in furniture, but also in technology and accessories. nine0003
6. Natural Lighting: Select from simple stylish lamps, modern blinds or light translucent curtains.
7. Calm colors: neutral colors (grey, white, black) dominate the modern kitchen style. Bright colors are used more as accents.
8. Neat decoration: it is recommended to limit the number of accessories. For the design of the kitchen, it is desirable to choose more strict, restrained details, smooth and straight lines. Photowall-paper, spotlights are often used. nine0003
Another feature of modern styles is the maximum functionality and spaciousness of the headset. This is necessary in order to free all open surfaces, provide more convenient movement and cooking in the kitchen.
Rosalie + Lazio Soft
Greta
Como Pro
Remix
Tips for choosing furniture, finishes and decor
When choosing furniture for a modern kitchen interior, give preference to visual lightness and functionality. The first aspect is the absence of massive and richly decorated elements. First, a working area for cooking, a dining table and chairs, the optimal number of hanging cabinets and bedside tables are selected. The remaining space is filled with the necessary equipment - it is desirable that it be built-in. nine0003
Every element of modern furniture should be multifunctional. For example, a large dining table and a workplace for cooking are replaced by a bar counter, which can be rolled out to save space. Massive chairs and armchairs are being replaced by compact stools. It is advisable to equip cabinets and bedside tables with hidden shelves, sliding mechanisms, holders, carousel shelves, and bottle holders. It is important to properly occupy every centimeter of usable space, leaving open surfaces free. Like design, household appliances should also be modern. In the kitchen, mechanisms with touch or voice control are welcome. nine0003
Among finishing materials, metal, wood, stone, glass, plaster and plastic are preferred. On the floor, you can lay a parquet board or laminate, ceramic tiles with geometric patterns or in one neutral color are also suitable. Ceilings made of drywall or stretch material are made light and perfectly even, glossy overflows are allowed. Wall decoration is chosen at the discretion of the owner, but also avoid overloading with patterns and textures.
Surface and decor colors remain neutral and calm. Saturated colors are used very rarely and minimally. White, sand, coffee, gray, dark brown, beige shades are preferred. If bright elements are needed, the nature of the color is taken into account when choosing. For example, red increases appetite and mood, but can lead to emotional overexcitation and aggression. Orange adds warmth and tones, green calms, blue reduces the feeling of hunger. nine0226
Loft + Camilla
City + Camilla
Como + Como Lux
Popular types of kitchen interiors
Designers for kitchen interiors in a modern style most often choose minimalism and hi-tech.
Minimalism. The style is distinguished by the versatility of furniture, appliances and decor elements, smooth glossy surfaces, monochrome colors, geometric shapes and patterns, a minimum number of working kitchen and finishing details. nine0003
Hi-tech. In such a design, one color becomes dominant, only slightly diluted with a contrasting tone. The predominant shade should be neutral, and a brighter shade (red, green, yellow, blue, steel, black, gray and others) is chosen as the shading one. All high-tech equipment and appliances are hidden or built into surfaces.
All styles are somewhat similar to each other, so it is not necessary to recreate one of them. It is enough to preserve the basic distinguishing features of the style - simplicity, conciseness, restraint of details and colors, as well as the versatility of furniture and appliances. nine0003
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loft industrial
Lazio Soft
Pros and cons of modern design
1. Functionality and convenience: in such an interior everything is at hand, there are no heaps of kitchen utensils and furniture, there is a lot of free space for cooking and moving around. More and more manufacturers of furniture and kitchen sets are equipping their products with multifunctional elements, which additionally free up more usable space and make it easier for the owners of the house. nine0003
2. Comfort: modern kitchens are characterized by a large number of spotlights, while glossy surfaces, light colors and open spaces fill the room with additional light.
3. Versatility: the design is ideal for small kitchens as it can make ceilings look taller. In large rooms, modern styles provide an opportunity to show imagination, add unusual elements and innovative technologies (touch controls, cutting-edge technology and equipment). nine0003
4. Aesthetic appeal: modern interiors stand out with understated beauty and elegance.
Among the disadvantages are the difficulties in caring for glossy and light surfaces. Also, some may lack brightness in the interior, but if you show accuracy and harmony in combinations, it is easy to dilute the modern style with colorful elements.
Aesthetica
Energy Makassar
Barolo nine0003
Modern styles in the interior of the kitchen are perfectly combined with the direct purpose of the room. Their functionality and practicality help facilitate the cooking process, and make meals enjoyable and comfortable. Calm colors and straight lines do not overload the eyes, they are suitable for people with different types of temperament.