Modern Kitchens

Modern kitchen designs feature the latest appliances combined with sleek, minimal styling, which will not only look fantastic in any style of home but will make the use of space more effective, thus making cooking easier and more pleasurable.

You can create a modern kitchen by choosing colours such as white, grey or black for the cabinet doors and drawers - this will help to create a clean, minimal look. A high gloss finish is one of the latest kitchen trends and is the ideal option if you want an ultra-modern kitchen. By choosing colours such as black or white, you can add some bold splashes of colour; either by painting walls in a bright colour or by choosing some stylish accessories. You could even mix and match your units by using one colour on the wall cabinets and a different one on the base cabinets to create a more personalised look. You might also consider combining different finishes such as wood and glass to make an interesting contrast in your modern kitchen. Frosted glass cabinets can also be popular for a modern kitchen, and if you incorporate a couple of wall cabinets with a frosted glass front it will help to break up a block of solid colour and can add extra interest.

It is important that you choose the appliances that match the style of cooking you do, in order to help make cooking more efficient. Stainless steel is a good option for appliances as it fits in with any colour scheme, but glossy black and white finishes are becoming a really popular choice as a contrast if you have an all-white or black kitchen. In keeping with your modern kitchen it is always a good idea to opt for appliances that have sleek styling, and the latest advancements in technology as this will create a real feature for your modern kitchen.

Modern kitchen designs work best when worktops are kept free from clutter to create a neat, organised appearance and to ensure that you have plenty of storage space. It is a good idea to keep any items that you don't use very often stored away from view, think about opting for a corner carousel so that items that are normally kept right at the back of the cupboard are much easier to reach.

The right style of lighting can really bring a modern kitchen to life. Task lighting is essential for preparing and cooking meals; make sure you install lighting under the wall cabinets for extra illumination. Plinth lights are also a fantastic idea and will create atmosphere when the days draw in, and will look great when entertaining guests. For the main lighting, spot lights will create a neat finish, and you may also consider installing a dimmer switch so you can instantly change the atmosphere in the kitchen.

If you have the space you could include a dining area in a modern kitchen design, so the family can come together at meal times. Modern kitchen tables come in a variety of shapes and sizes and include a range of finishes such as glass, wood and gloss to complement your chosen kitchen cabinets.