Design a space thats both practical and beautiful with these sleek and simple ideas.
Jay Wilde
Minimalist kitchens embrace simplicity andmodern style.
Distinguished by clean lines and sleek surfaces, these pared-down designs can still pack in plenty of personality.
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Apply these minimalist kitchen ideas for a stylish and functional cooking space.
This kitchen showcases sleek, blonde wood cabinets with little or no hardware.
Use upper cabinets only where necessary to minimize visual clutter.
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These simplified designs often include hidden storage, clutter-free countertops, andbright, neutral color schemes.
Many also rely heavily on modern design elements, including waterfall islands and lacquered flat-front cabinetry.
Thisdark blue-grayprovides depth and a soothing contrast against the white dishes, backsplash and counters.
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Pairing one color with a neutral is a good way to create a minimalist color scheme thats still interesting.
Decorating a Minimalist Kitchen
Edmund Barr
A minimalist kitchen doesnt have to be stark or empty.
Create interest withoutveering into maximalismby choosing accessories that have clean lines and simple or no pattern.
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This decor grouping focuses on natural materials and neutral colors.
Neutral Color Palette
Mix different textures in aneutral color palettefor a minimalist kitchen thats also visually interesting.
This small area has a myriad of surfaces and finishes, from metal and wood to tile and stone.
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Keeping everything in shades of brown and beige allows for these textures to work together without becoming overwhelming.
Muted shades of blue or green are perfect for adding a bit of personality to a minimalist kitchen.
After all, every kitchen needs lighting, a place to sit, and storage.
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Once you figure out what you absolutely need in your kitchen, shop for pieces that reflect your style.
This balance will ensure a kitchen thats interesting and unique without being cluttered.
Simple Kitchen Lighting
Minimalist kitchens demand light fixtures that are similarly streamlined in appearance.
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Choose pendants, chandeliers, sconces, and ceiling-mount fixtures with sleek silhouettes and elegant, uncomplicated designs.
Incorporate Wood Tones
Max Kim-Bee
Blonde woodis a staple in modern, minimalist interiors.
Incorporate the material into your kitchen in a big or small way for a dose of warmth.
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A light wood-paneled island grounds and adds character to this all-white kitchen space.
Minimalist Kitchen Cabinets
Dylan Chandler
Minimalism is about clean lines and few decorative details.
Apply this philosophy to your cabinetry by choosing cabinets with flat fronts or little ornamentation on the doors.
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Complement the look with geometric hardware, or select a cabinet style that requires no hardware.
Hide Kitchen Appliances
Integrated appliances are a highly effective minimalist kitchen idea.
Disguising these hardworking appliances creates an unbroken stretch of cabinetry and limits visual distraction.
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Coastal Minimalist Kitchen
Ali Harper
This kitchen proves how important material choice is.
Reduce whats on your counter to things that are practical or beautiful.
In this case, wooden cutting boards and potted herbs are functional and decorative.
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A glass-doored cabinet allows you to display favorite items without the need to dust.
Minimalist Kitchen Lighting
Lean into a simple aesthetic with fixtures that blend in.
These pendant lights with glass shades take up little visual space.
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Their brass hardware matches that of the cabinets.
Incorporate Modern Design
Minimalism often draws from the clean-lined, unfussy elements of modern design.
These elements signal modern minimalism and provide a base for the rest of your kitchen design.
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Minimalist Kitchen Tile
Jeff Herr
Small details can make a difference in how your kitchen feels.
Stacking tiles, whether vertically or horizontally, gives a more clean, modern look than staggering them.
Even though these tiles are bright blue, their neat vertical stack makes them easy on the eyes.
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Opt for aneutral color scheme, and choose unornamented styles for cabinet hardware and backsplash tile.
Adding Details to a Minimalist Space
Anthony-Masterson
Minimalism doesnt mean no personality.
Minimalist Kitchen Accessories
The accessories you choose help support your kitchen design.
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Streamlined Kitchen Design
Clean lines are fundamental to a minimalist kitchen design.
For hardware, modern bar pulls help reinforce the streamlined look.
Opt for a range hood andbacksplash designsemphasizing straight lines and simple shapes.
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First, think about the things you really need out on your countertop.
Then, take your time finding vessels and storage solutions that you will enjoy seeing every day.
Instead, opt for solid-colored glass or ceramic tiles to create a stylish backsplash that’s easy to clean.
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Or install a stone slab backsplash to deliver natural texture and subtle pattern.
Warm Up a Sleek Space
Minimalist kitchens don’t have to be stark and characterless.
Open Shelving Display
Open shelves are a beautiful complement to minimalist kitchen designs.
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Displaying all-white dishware, for example, creates a sleek effect.
Metallic Details
Cool, metallic finishes like stainless steel and chrome are a natural minimalistkitchen idea.
Choose polished metals for appliances, fixtures, hardware, island seating, and other kitchen details.
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Layer these finishes against a background of white or gray to make them really shine.
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