Description

There are pictures you can see online if youwant to look at contemporary kitchens. But, the more pictures yousee, the more you will feel like adding different items to thekitchen. However, the modern kitchen follows a few designprinciples. The main design elements comprises clean lines, boldand contrast colors, some modern art fixtures, lot of light, and anuncluttered space. So, let us look at each of the kitchen designelements in detail.

It is not about the items or accessories that will give yourkitchen the feel of a modern kitchen, but the design itself. So,keep in mind the elements below and shop for items, furniture, oraccessories which go in harmony with the design elements.

Clean Lines
Always maintain clean long lines in the kitchen. This doesn't meanthat there can't be curves; you can also opt for kitchencountertops or other furniture that are curved in shape. You can gofor wooden flooring where you can see the horizontal lines ofplanks to add more to the effect. Maintaining clean lines will notjust give the feel of a modern kitchen, but also help to make thekitchen look bigger. Modular kitchen furniture and other modernfurniture like table and chairs will also add more to the use oflines. You can also choose a table which is horizontal orsemi-curved and go for chairs that depict a modern design. Go fortable and chairs having sleek legs of steel. Using a glass tabletop will also help to enhance the look.

Colors
Go for a dichromatic theme and avoid too many colors, also try toavoid a black and steel colored kitchen. It is good to avoid anyinterior painting ideas to give the feel of an uncluttered kitchen.Some of the best color combinations for kitchens are aqua blue orgreen walls with some portions of the walls painted white, andwhite kitchen appliances, and other steel items. Another greattheme is half lavender and half white walls, with black appliances,and steel furniture. Try to avoid going for the basic off-whitekitchens, but if you can't decide on wall colors then choosing theoff-white color for the walls and white appliances is a safe bet.Make sure you add few accents like a vase with flowers, chairs withgood color seats, or a few paintings in an off-white modernkitchen.

Lot of Light
Make sure the kitchen has plenty of light. In theme kitchens likeTuscan or French Country kitchens, an old and yellowish light tingeis given. But in a modern kitchen white soft lights are used. Makesure there are enough windows to let the natural light in. If thereisn't enough natural light, consider installing a skylight or anadditional window. To increase the artificial kitchen lighting, addextra lighting by hanging some modern design lamps that go withyour kitchen decor.

Uncluttered Space
Modular kitchen furniture itself provides enough space to store allthe items, so the possibility of clutter is the least. There areenough shelves for you to store utensils and sections are made inmodular furniture to store appliances like ovens. Place yourrefrigerator in a way that it takes minimum space and at a placewhere it is nearby for you to access. Try to avoid any openshelves. If you still want more space, then consider installingsome more kitchen cabinets. Make sure you always maintain thecountertop uncluttered.