10 Modern Kitchen Design Trends to Quadruple Your Kitchen’s Functionality

Wood is nowhere near a revolutionary material to be used in a modern kitchen, but they are often covered up with laminates. And because of this, people often miss out on naturally occurring wood grain patterns. It gives the space a natural, earthy and grounded vibe, not to mention the unique and distinctive look that comes along with the wood grain. While this can be limited to just the cabinets and drawers, you can improvise on this idea and add it to other aspects of the kitchen.

While gold can be overwhelming for some people, it can do wonders for the décor when done right. Even though it doesn’t really add anything to the functionality of the space, gold can be the holy grail for endless elegance. Pair that with a white backdrop, and you have yourself a truly luxurious kitchen. In this design, the home is almost entirely covered in a white-neutral hue and features an open floor plan. So, the contrasting gold kitchen disrupts the consistency and creates interest instantly.

Space is often an issue faced by people living in apartments. Saving every little inch of space possible is at the top of everyone’s list. In such cases, this multi-functional kitchen island can do both, save you a ton of space and make your life a lot easier. If you look at it from the functionality perspective, it makes accessibility so much easier. It also reduces travel time from the kitchen to the dining table.

Though shelves can be found in some modern kitchens, they are rapidly disappearing behind cabinet doors. This might be because of a lack of creativity in the design or because designers avoid taking risks. Nevertheless, shelves have long been a highly useful aspect of the kitchen that needs to be brought back.

Skylights have become a rare feature found only in a handful of homes nowadays. But that does not signify their beauty or importance in a home’s interior design. While they are quite popular in commercial spaces, they are equally rare in homes. This can be either because of ignorance or a lack of creativity. More importantly, skylights in a kitchen can introduce natural light into the space. It also makes the space feel much more spacious.

The best part about popping colours is that they can effortlessly create interest in a space. It can also make the space feel much more lively. And the same is being used by designers to create the most stylish kitchen designs in modern homes. In addition to colours, an acrylic finish will add a layer of gloss. It makes the colours look even more vibrant. Not to mention, an acrylic finish is much easier to clean and maintain.

Pendant lights are more than just functional lighting; they also add visual interest to any space. These lights can be found in a plethora of colours, designs and sizes. So you don’t have to worry about finding the perfect match for your kitchen. For instance, the lights in the image showcase how the wooden them of the counters are in perfect tandem with light itself.

To put it simply, you don’t need a chair to sit down, but if you can get one, why not? Similarly, you don’t need a bar stool if you don’t have a bar, but if you can get one, why not? These stools are often arranged near the kitchen island, turning it into a dining table or additional seating area. This will work even better if you wish to improve the flow of communication from the kitchen. And you can’t overlook the fact that it makes your kitchen look so much cooler.

Textures play a key role in making something look immersive and distinctive. And when a variety of textures are blended in with each other in a space, it can make the space look versatile. You can even go as far as to play around with the materials used in the space. For instance, stone, wood and metals can be used for various elements in the kitchen.

People are often too busy sorting through designs for all the different elements in a kitchen and forget about the very floor supporting their entire kitchen. While you can be constricted by the design of the kitchen, the floor can give you the freedom to add your own flair to the space. For example, the kitchen floor in the image perfectly shows you can add vibrancy to the area even with plain white walls.