Kitchens are always a hot topic here at homify. We love talking about all different styles and giving you all kinds of tips to help you better outfit the room in the home that brings everyone together. Today, we want to focus on kitchens that are for the modern at heart.
This list shows you the best of the best when it comes to modern kitchen design. And we won't just be showing you one kind of modern kitchen, but several that incorporate other interior design schemes. After reading this, you'll see just how versatile the modern style is, what you can add to your kitchen for optimal functionality, and how just a few accents and careful planning can make your kitchen stand out from the rest.
So what are you waiting for? Let's dive in!
Our first kitchen is for all you tile-lovers out there. Tiles aren't just for the floor anymore–intricate, matte, smooth, or rough, you name it, it will go well in your kitchen, especially as a backsplash.
These Mediterranean-style tiles give this kitchen unique character and match perfectly with the light timber used for the open shelving and cabinetry.
Next up, we have something really peculiar. See those mirrors next to the fridge and oven? Those aren't just for show. Behind these panes lies unimaginable storage space, and what better way to conceal cabinets that with a material that also visually enlarges your space?
Colour coordination in any room is key, but when you want to up your styling game, do so with both tones that match a piece of artwork or perhaps an accent wall. This will add greater uniformity to your kitchen.
Smooth and shiny metallic surfaces are great when it comes to cleanup and even better when it comes to style. Nothing says sophistication and class quite like stainless steel, and these surfaces work great in any interior.
When you want colour in your kitchen but don't want to commit to an entire accent wall, then take inspiration from this kitchen that uses colour framing for the shelves. You get your dose of excitement without overwhelming the eye, especially with a colour as powerful as yellow. And these floor tiles do a great job supporting the framing.
But then again, those of you that aren't afraid of a challenge could look to this kitchen. What's more bold than a warm orange or red? Not much. And when paired with neutrals, like we see here, your accent becomes even more intoxicating.
Black marble, white subway tiles, light wood, and quirky street signs all make for a wonderfully modern-industrial kitchen.
Many people don't think of things like windows as styling or functional elements to any room, but they are so far from the truth.
Take these windows, for example. They add function by brightening up the space during the day with no need for electricity, and they help to air the place out after cooking a decently large meal. Stylistically, they add a gorgeous landscape to your view, as well as more wooden accents when we look at the frames.
At first glance, one might confuse this for a rustic-style kitchen, but it is in fact modern, just with a few rustic influences. The shiny concrete floors and stainless steel appliances help to give us our modernity, but it's this wonderful use of wood that brings us back to the country. Raw and powerful, these accents make a statement and contribute to a more welcoming atmosphere.
Here's another fantastic modern-rustic kitchen, but this time with more bucolic than the last. This just goes to show you how much your modern kitchen can deviate from the norm while still holding true to its own design principles.
Lastly, here's a small piece of advice to up your kitchens–and subsequently your home's–worth. We have some more marble incorporated into our countertops, and it's this type of swirling white marble that so many people are fond of. If you know you're not going to be staying in your home forever, why not style it so it's easier to sell? Marble accents are perfect for that. Even if you're not looking to sell, marble is an excellent material choice, as it's durable, easy to clean, and just plain gorgeous.
If you can't get enough of these modern kitchens and really liked seeing different design fusions, then you should check out these nine creative ways to combine different decor styles!