You know the modern formula already: clean, open, minimal, functional. But you may not know how to make the sleek design aesthetic have character, be family-friendly, or even a little bit colorful. Whether you want to go full-on mid-century or have something a little more contemporary, let these modern kitchens inspire you to think outside the farmhouse box.
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Stupid Simple
Keep it sparse and simple. All you need to add some dimension to an all-white kitchen is wooden counter stools, and maybe a solitary plant leaf.
See more at Amber Interiors.
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Who Invited You, Cabinets?
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I’m Bringing Sexy Back
Black kitchens can be seriously sexy and modern, but they can also feel a little too sleek for hanging out everyday with your fam. Combine it with light wood and it’ll feel a bit more homey.
See more at Amber Interiors.
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Gray That’s Not Totally Blah
This kitchen is a lesson in how gray can be cool and calming, rather than dull. The minimalist cooking space blends statement lighting with a geometric backsplash to keep it feeling fresh, modern, and fun.
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Color, Color, Color
You know the drill: whiter=brighter. Keep everything white, then add in pops of color from your serving ware, or even a SMEG fridge.
See more at Sugar & Cloth
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Industrial, But Chic
Don’t let the connotation of industrial turn you off. It can look totally elegant and clean (start with some fresh flowers on your island), and a stainless steel backsplash will take all those oil splatters like a pro.
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Rustic Meets Modern
Think rustic and modern can’t be mixed? This raw wood island is proof they totally can.
See more at Emily Henderson.
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All The Warm & Cozy Feels
Dark wood cabinetry and floors can make a modern kitchen feel warm and inviting. Forgo hardware on cabinets for a more streamlined look.
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9
Pump Up The Party
The oversize glass tiles on the backsplash are backed in silver leaf to brighten the already light and fun cooking space. Silver pendants give it party vibes for days.
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Backsplash Goals
Though the stools are mid-century modern and the design is overall very minimal, the climbing vines backsplash gives this kitchen some life and color.
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