Instead of relying on the existing flooring, explore the possibility of adding personality through tile. In this funky space by Studio Peake, a mix of geometric ceramic tiles reinforces the room’s cool color scheme. Keeping up with design trends is essential for homeowners who wish to create modern, functional kitchens that cater to their needs. While Nigerian kitchen designs still retain some traditional elements, these trends show that the country is catching up with global design preferences.
- Paring down your cooking room has absolutely nothing to do with skimping on function or style.
- There are options at every price point in a range of materials—from natural or manmade stone such as marble and quartz to more affordable alternatives like butcher block wood or tile countertops.
- Interior designer Alvin Wayne gave a small NYC apartment kitchen a streamlined update with color blocking on cabinetry and countertops in black and white.
- In this kitchen by Cúpla Studio, a funky assortment of dining chairs and a custom stone pedestal table bring a modern twist to the rest of the streamlined space.
- Nicole Lanteri founded her Washington, D.C.-based interior design firm in 2009.
One of the fastest ways to make your kitchen feel modern is to add sleek integrated lighting. Tina Ramchandani Creative lit the inside of this bank of built-in cabinetry with warm lighting that turns it into a feature when the doors are open. If splashy colors aren’t really what you’re aiming for, but all-neutral isn’t quite it, either, opt for a color that feels extra earthy. Here, Cedar & Oak adds subtle color by painting the underside of the island a soft sage green.
Add shine with modern metallics
Well we have plenty over in our small kitchen gallery, but our top tip would be to keep things light and airy. We know it’s nothing groundbreaking, but paler colors do make a small space feel bigger – it’s interior design 101. If you have been blessed with an abundance of original features in your kitchen you won’t have to do much to create that rustic feel.
It can be furnished in stages with new or previously used furniture and fixtures, including tables, shelving units, and other items. Farima Ferguson began her career at HGTV where she worked with designers to write about home design. Her work has appeared in HGTV, Insider Reviews, Travel Channel, and more. Kitchen and bathroom remodels remain the top projects, with kitchens and primary bathrooms demanding the highest median spend at $20,000 and $13,500, respectively, according to the survey. This renovated loft apartment in Brooklyn was designed to double as a performance space to host public events – with a large central space and smaller internal volumes.