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.
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.
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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