There’s a dose of modern Scandinavian influence in this kitchen design by Sarah Jefferys Architecture. Pale wood tones cover the walls, ceiling, and floor, while natural light floods the space via large windows and sliding glass doors. A luxurious marble island serves as a grounding focal point in the space, while a hint of whimsy is infused via mustard yellow chairs and ketchup-colored pendants. While warm, neutral color schemes, natural-influenced materials, and seamlessly integrated floor plans are du jour, there are other signature identifiers of a modern kitchen. Pops of color ensure that these contemporary kitchen designs still feel warm and welcoming, as do big windows that let in the sun, an architecturallight fixture, or a piece of bold artwork or decor.
- This beautiful Scandinavian-style kitchen has a beauty to its simplicity.
- Alongside the style of cabinetry, do consider its proportions and aim to create some sense of symmetry by placing key features, such as a chimney breast framing a range cooker, as a central piece.
- Organise different types of units to create a well-considered layout and a visually-appealing design.
- These distinctive tiles from the city of Delft in the Netherlands are a simple and effective way to reference European design, creating a soft and ornate look, without feeling kitsch.
- A colorful blue runner on the dark hardwood floors of this galley kitchen from Desiree Burns Interiors creates a focal point in the functional, all-white space.
This tiny kitchen gets a heavy dose of beautiful sage green in this modern design. A vintage-inspired pot rack over the oven is perfectly accented with copper pots in this light, neutral kitchen. Choose a contrasting color, like this dark island against light cabinetry, then tie it together with the same or similar countertop.
Use the End of Your Island for Storage
For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner.
- Deirdre contributes content for brands including The Spruce and Realtor.com, and has been a featured speaker at various conferences.
- With expertly crafted cabinetry custom designed to the millimetre, our kitchen designs take advantage of the latest styles and colours available.
- According to Anastasia Casey of IDCO Studio, we’ll get the best of both worlds in 2024 when it comes to kitchen islands.
- Brass-finished cabinetry, marble countertops, and appliances by Miele provide a brilliant material contrast.