Be A Show Off

Show off your appliances with an unusual extractor hood. This design looks like something from a futuristic space pod and we love it! In matt white lacquer, it’s designed by the same team who created the kitchen. Schiffini’s Mesa kitchen and extractor, DesignSpaceLondon.

Huge islands really come into their own in an open plan space. They can be used for practically everything, from chopping veg on the granite top to cooking on the built-in hob and washing up in the integral sink. Think carefully about what you’d find most useful then ask your kitchen supplier to fit it in.

Modern With A Period Feel

Oak kitchens don’t have to equal traditional cabinets. For a modern twist, think freestanding units and open shelving. Sonoma kitchen, Marks & Spencer.

Make It Match

Attention to detail is everything in this kitchen with matching fuchsia pink splashback, cabinets, cushions and even placemats, too. The contrast works perfectly with the walnut furniture. Walnut & Silver kitchen, Smallbone of Devizes.

Fit A Curved Island

Take the curvy trend to its ultimate conclusion with a show-stopping curved island unit. Mixing materials is also the done thing these days so use wenge cabinets topped with ivory quartz worksurfaces for maximum impact. Peninsular curve, Metris.

Build In Appliances

Appliances should be built-in for a sleek, seamless look. If you love entertaining at home, treat your guests to a chilled bottle of bubbly from your very own wine cellar. Wine storage with refrigerator drawers, Sub-Zero.

Choose Steel For Modern Looks

Stainless steel looks enduringly modern and can be very inexpensive, especially if you choose freestanding pieces. Dacke range, Ikea.

Ikea White Kitchen Cabinets And Wonderful Collection Of Vintage Kitchen Things

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Beautiful and so organized kitchen, wonderful collection of vintage kitchen things!
The kitchen cabinet is from Ikea, The kitchen is tiny, about 4 square meters. photos bycottonblue.

Find The Style Of Your Kitchen
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Black Kitchen Cabinets. Photo © Mobalpa.
Mobalpa Kitchens: The elegant
The black is available throughout the house and he does so well shine the kitchen! Mobalpa offers us a model of modern kitchen. The façades are clean, the shelves are illuminated, floor-to-wall through the work plan, wood is warm … A cuisine that combines the …

Be Imaginative With Lighting

Use clever lighting as a main feature. This kitchen has a coloured glass splashback with LED lighting that changes from green to blue to pink, orange, yellow and purple on a timed rotation. Teak kitchen, Neil Lerner.

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High Gloss = Pricey

If you want your kitchen to look pricier than it is, go for the current trend for high gloss units – just ensure your worktops live up to the units and that you set aside time regularly to polish off the fingermarks. A 500mm base unit for the Metro Aubergine kitchen will cost you £192, from Uber Furniture.

Black Is Contemporary

Black is the new black when it comes to kitchens – and this sleek design doesn’t disappoint. For an expensive looking finish, copy this kitchen and wrap the worksurface around the unit ends and down to the floor. The Urban Olive design costs from £6,000 for a fully designed and installed kitchen, Moben.

Colour is making a comeback in the kitchen, and most designers have a choice of finishes within their ranges, but choose yours carefully – will you still love it in 10 years’ time? The Arcos kitchen costs from £7,000, Schmidt.

Open Plan Space

If you’re designing an open plan kitchen diner, define the spaces by putting an island or breakfast bar return between the kitchen and dining areas. The Aquilon kitchen in Brilliant starts from £7,000, Schmidt.