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Tips for Decorating a Modern Kitchen

A modern kitchen gives you a clean workspace. It’s a chance for you to get a trendy look without a lot of clutter. Stores like Chiasso and CB2 carry modern home decor. Here are some tips for decorating a modern kitchen:

Home Renovations

You can start from scratch if your kitchen feels dated. Play around with new ideas in kitchen design that will still be classic. This could be simple like placing the cabinet knobs horizontally across the bottom of the cabinet. There are also a lot of horizontal upper cabinets with sliding glass doors for a sleek look.

Another area that you should pay a lot of attention to is the backsplash. Modern kitchens feature a lot of the same elements such as painted cabinetry, kitchen islands and granite countertops. The backsplash is where you can really make a statement. Try a gray or black ceramic tile for a dramatic touch that is still neutral. You can also really change up how you use the tile by installing an entire wall of tile instead of just a basic backsplash. This costs more money but also creates a focal point.

Contemporary Kitchen Colors

It’s important to focus on contrast when decorating a modern kitchen. This means that you should have at least one dark tone and one lighter one. You could try deep charcoal walls next to bright white cabinets. Wood cabinetry can also work in this design style. Try out a sleek beech wood cabinet but then go for a darker black or brown granite countertop. The contrast is what makes neutral tones interesting.

You can save money just by adding pops of color to your existing kitchen. Your lighting is an easy way to accomplish this. Switch out basic glass pendant lights for sleeker orange metal and Stainless Steel fixtures.

Modern Kitchen Accessories

You really want to keep your decorative accessories to a minimum in modern kitchens. Instead, showcase a lot of the functional items in your room in interesting ways such as going for a stainless steel trashcan or square dishes.

Bring in stainless steel accessories. Stainless steel appliances are popular but expensive. You can still get sparkle in your space on a budget. You can find everything from wine racks, salt and pepper shakers and spice racks in this material. Then you can showcase your stainless steel pots, pans, and even a garbage can out in the open because it will all coordinate together.

It’s important to have at least one whimsical piece to really show off your sense of humor. It can still feature the modern stainless or porcelain materials. Look for unusual fruit baskets. This could be a system of tiered trays or woven metal that resembles chain links. Pop art plates are another way to add color and fun into your room and can showcase famous works by Andy Warhol.

Wine racks are another area where you can experiment with modern kitchen decor. Look for metal grids to hold your bottles. This resembles metal wall art but is still perfectly functional. This can also be a countertop sculptural piece.

 

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