Modern Kitchen Decor Ideas And Design Directions

The kitchen is quite possibly the most modern room of any house. Even in cases when a different style is chosen like rustic for example, underneath the retro decor there’s still a very modern kitchen with all the convenient features that make our lives easier these days.

With that in mind, today we’re having a look at a few kitchen interiors and reflecting on some of the features and details that stand out. We’re hoping you can find inspiration in these ideas to make your own modern kitchen look more amazing than ever. 

One of the key characteristics of a modern kitchen is simplicity. That can be interpreted in lots of different ways. One of the details you can focus on is getting rid of any furniture accessories and details that break the linearity of the design, like cabinet door handles, drawer pulls and so on. 

There are many cool and interesting kitchen layout ideas to consider and while modern decors are often defined by simplicity, they’re also quite complex and detailed from this point of view. We love the idea of incorporating a table or a bar into the kitchen and even physically combining it with the island like in this case. 

On one hand, keeping things simple when designing a kitchen makes everything easier but on the other hand it becomes a real challenge. There has to be a natural harmony between the colors, finishes, materials, shapes and everything else so it’s important to look at the big picture when picking all the individual elements. 

A kitchen can be small and still look stylish and modern. In fact, a lot of the contemporary apartments are tiny so a kitchen such as this one is something many of us are familiar with. The color palette, the finishes and in particular the floating shelves give it a very chic appearance. 

A modern kitchen color like chartreuse for instance can really make this room pop. Here you can see a chartreuse-colored accent wall that’s almost entirely covered up by all the furniture but still it manages to stand out and add a lot of character to this space. 

With enough space and a suitable design plan, creating a luxury kitchen becomes a very attainable goal. It’s usually best to work with subdued colors and simple finishes that have a sophisticated appeal. Like in many other cases, less is more. A lot of modern kitchens also have asymmetrical and unexpected decors and features. 

Marble always has a place in a modern kitchen. It’s a very timeless material which doesn’t really rely on any trends and looks good in a lot of different configurations. You can really put an emphasis on its natural beauty by using marble for the kitchen counters, backsplashes and even an entire accent wall.

As you may have noticed, brass is quite often included in many modern and contemporary interior designs, specifically when it comes to kitchens. The same goes for copper and other metal accents. These add flair and style to the kitchen and can completely change its look and overall vibe. 

Significant emphasis is also often placed on the natural materials and finishes employed when designing a modern or a contemporary kitchen. Wood is one of the most common and versatile materials that’s used to add warmth to this space and to give it a welcoming and elegant appearance. It comes in lots of different forms. 

There’s always a place for glossy finishes in a modern kitchen. Of course, there are many different ways that the design can go. The perspective is also important. A design like this one might not immediately strike someone as being modern but on closer inspection the impression can change. 

If you’re planning a modern decor you can rarely go wrong with black kitchen cabinets. There’s something about them that suits this style very well. An accent color is often welcomed in such a design so consider metallic accents, neutrals or even white if you want to create a timeless kitchen. 

Retro designs are once again trendy so you can actually give your kitchen a very antique-inspired look and make it fashionable. There aren’t that many options in this case when it comes to the appliances and the fixtures but there are surely lots of different ways to make it work. 

A variation of the black and white color combination can look right at home in a modern or contemporary kitchen. It’s also a nice way to add a timeless vibe to the decor since these two colors never go out of style. They also pair nicely with marble and a lot of the common materials such as wood for instance. 

LED light strips are easy to include in kitchens and they’re very practical too. They can be used to add task lighting to the prep area or to highlight shelves for instance. They can also be attached to the underside of cabinets to create a nice glowing effect that adds ambient lighting to the room at the same time.