Modern Kitchens: Design and Decoration

The modern style is becoming an increasingly popular choice for rooms that require a high level of functionality, without compromising on style. This is exactly what is needed when it comes to designing and decorating modern kitchens.

Full of smells, utensils, and very little in the way of decoration, for centuries, kitchens were purely functional places solely used for making food.

Nowadays, however, our perception of kitchens has changed, and they have become a new decorative project for home interior designers who have long favored other rooms.

The living room is no longer the only comfortable room where you can receive guests. Modern kitchens can also be pleasant, welcoming and useful areas where you can have meals with family and friends.

So, the kitchen aesthetic has changed. They aren’t just designed with one particular purpose in mind; they can have lots of different uses. In this article, we’ll give you some ideas on how to design and decorate your kitchen in the modern style.

Tailoring your decor to your space

It’s essential to optimize your space. This includes making the most of the walls by putting up racks and shelving to store utensils.

The measurements and dimensions should be well-established and strictly controlled. Remember all the distances and layout of the furniture to make sure you don’t have any regrets later on. This is especially important in smaller kitchens.

You don’t need to overfill your room. We’d actually recommend leaving empty spaces to give you room to breathe. Plus, you shouldn’t take up much space in the center of the room; it should be open and fully accessible.

What we are really talking about are proportions and scale. If you have a spacious kitchen, you also have the option of installing larger pieces of furniture, like a two-door refrigerator.

If, on the other hand, you have a small, narrow kitchen, it’s best to use smaller, more compact furniture. The worst thing you can do is install furniture and domestic appliances that take up unnecessary space.

Modern kitchens – decorative style

When it comes to decorating in the modern style, one aspect that needs to take precedence is functionality. To do this, you need to work with lines and perspective.

Simplicity is a popular resource in modern kitchens. Straight lines are a great basis on which to establish feelings of stability and order. This will give you an aesthetic harmony based on linearity, in accordance with the principles of minimalism.

However, you can also add more dynamic designs using the tiling, for example. Even so, you shouldn’t let these elements overwhelm your room. Instead, they should complement your decoration and help to establish a slight contrast.

Furthermore, to help increase preparation and workspace, you can also install a central island in modern kitchens. Like the American-style breakfast bar, this resource is becoming more and more popular in interior design.

Color

One factor to keep in mind when decorating modern kitchens is the lighting. The range of colors that work best will depend on the intensity of the lighting. Let’s take a look at the different options.

Obviously, we wouldn’t recommend using dark colors in modern kitchens that don’t get much light. You can only use the following colors in kitchens that have a permanent and natural source of light throughout most of the day:

• Black
• Dark blue
• Dark gray
• Ruby red
• Wine red
• Wood

These are intense, bold colors, but they can be really interesting when combined with the right wall tiles.

Alternatively, using light tones makes it easier to combine the walls and furniture. Plus, if there isn’t much natural light in your kitchen, a light color pallet will help to create a bright, fresh feeling.

They can also be combined with dark colors. Let’s take an example: you could use light colors for the domestic appliances and walls, and use dark colors for the furniture. So, which are the light colors?

• White
• Cactus green
• Light gray
• Sky blue
• Coral

Walls and floors

You can find lots of different types of walls and flooring. When it comes to walls, wood is the latest trend. But tiles are undoubtedly the most popular option and offer a wider range of possibilities.

For modern kitchens, we’d recommend that you use a medium-tone neutral color. Why not use wood for the floor? There are certain downsides: grease stains, scratches, and how difficult it is to clean (it’s much easier to maintain a hard tiled or flagstone floor).

As for the walls, you can give them a more informal touch by using stone or fiberboard, which convey a more rustic feel. However, these are also more difficult to keep clean.

So, it’s more practical to have tiled walls, using either plain or patterned tiles. These will create a style that is easier to combine with the rest of the furniture in the room. However, you should try to create a contrast between the color of the walls and the color of the appliances and furniture.

Conclusion

Be bold in your combinations. Get the very most out of your kitchen, and create a comfortable and interesting space that is perfect for spending time with family and friends.