Thursday, August 13, 2015

17 Gorgeous Modern Kitchens

Sleek finishes, clean lines, inventive color schemes, and creative materials make these kitchens stand out   


Add a jolt of color
Black, white, and stainless steel look even more modern with a pop of color—in this case citron-green stools (made of easy-to-clean vinyl). Concrete flooring keeps the look cool. 

Let tiles do the talking
By painting the cabinets, walls, and window trim the same color—charcoal gray—this couple put the focus on the dramatic floor tile. The gray in the tiles ties the room together, while the blues add shock value. Tiles: Hexagon 8 tiles in Original Blue, from about $20/sq. ft.; kismettile.com Paint: Smoked Glass RLUL225; ralphlaurenhome.com 
 

Balance cool with warm
Streamlined blonde wood cabinetry and globe lights are hallmarks of modern design; the tomato-red stools and blue-green add friendliness.

Open up
This kitchen operates with very little closed storage, so dishes double as visual accents in the room. Glassware lines a long open shelf and a custom island holds a collection of modern dishes

Think texture
To create visual interest in this prefab kitchen, the designer incorporated textured elements, including cork floors and a wild-edged, reclaimed walnut table. 

Let nature in
The kitchen walls slide aside to access a 450-square-foot deck that includes a barbecue station, effectively doubling the room’s square footage. The ipe flooring flows from indoor to out, creating a cohesive look between the spaces. 
 

Rough things up
This kitchen room may have the clean lines of a modern space, but the materials add a rustic vibe. The cabinetry is made of reclaimed barnwood and the backsplash is corrugated metal siding.


Keep it streamlined
Flat cabinets with simple hardware and sleek countertops give this kitchen its distinctly contemporary look, while an oversized window over the sink makes the most of the view.


Make it livable
Because this kitchen is part of a great room, it needed to fit in with the rest of the home’s modern style without looking utilitarian. A butcher block-topped island, dark cabinetry, and a herringbone-patterned floor help the cooking area blend in with the other living areas.


Play with contrasts
Ebony-stained kitchen cabinets serve as a counterpoint to the white walls and light-colored flooring. The black-and-white tile ties it all together, while the brass hardware adds a touch of glamour. 


Serve up the unexpected
Many of the surfaces in this kitchen are sleek, from the glossy table to the concrete floors. But on the cabinets, flakeboard (similar to plywood, but made with wood scraps) adds an unexpected texture–and is economical too.

 
Marry different styles
Varying finishes and styles give the kitchen character. A dark green La Cornue stove contrasts with light oak cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and bright yellow artwork.


Go blonde
This island was made from a stainless-steel and butcher block workspace from a restaurant-supply store that the couple covered on three sides with plywood, to help it fit in with the rest of the light wood in the space.


Let your décor style lead
In this open kitchen, walnut cabinetry visually links the room to the dining and living spaces around it. The large kitchen island acts as a casual spot for family meals—an alternative to the more formal dining table.


Make every inch count
In designing this tiny kitchen, the couple went through their cookware dish by dish to come up with the right division of space. Hanging racks hold glassware and pots; the island includes custom spice drawers, a pullout chopping block, and shelves for cookbooks. 
 
Apply one bold stroke
A brick-red island is the star of this kitchen. For a sophisticated look, pair one colorful object with neutral tones. Here, dark-wood surfaces and stainless steel appliances do the trick.

Add instant personality
In this eat-in kitchen, large-scale artwork (actually vintage bus signage) makes a statement and temporary peel-and-stick wallpaper upgrades standard-issue kitchen cabinets. Gio silver, $85/double roll; tempaperdesigns.com


Article and images sourced from http://www.sunset.com/home/decorating/modern-kitchen-design


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