Modern interiors are marked by clean, sleek lines for nearly all elements of the design. Whether the home leans ultra-modern or has a modern-contemporary interior design, sticking to straight lines is the best way to convey the style, especially in the little details. When it comes to designing a kitchen, many homeowners are often focused on colors and materials. However, small details like the edge of the countertop can make a big impact. So, if you’re designing a modern kitchen, you’ll want to stick with countertop edges that are straight and sleek, such as the square edge.

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If your goal is to create a light and airy kitchen, light wood cabinets should be a top consideration. Light wood brings a subtle warmth, and its soft tone works beautifully with crisp or creamy whites. Plus, wood cabinets can work with almost any kitchen style. Here are four examples.

 

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The very term ‘dream kitchen’ sounds unachievable, but it needn’t mean a full kitchen remodel or renovation. There are tweaks you can make to your current space that will transform it into your dream kitchen without having to totally overhaul it. 

Rather than seeing your dream kitchen as one whole space, break it down into elements – what does your dream kitchen flooring look like? What is the backsplash made of? What color is it? By seeing your dream as a list of smaller details, you’ll be able to see how you can bring some of your dream kitchen ideas into your current space. 

We spoke with designers to get their advice on what relatively simple updates you can do to elevate your space and make your dream kitchen far more achievable. 

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Designing a kitchen is no mean feat – it’s a huge investment that is likely to last for years to come, if not decades. So what better inspiration to follow than the Shaker kitchens that past generations have stuck to?

Classic is no longer being seen as old hat, instead, we’re seeing a revival in interiors that remind us of bygone eras viewed through rose-tinted glasses. Reminiscent of the kitchens of our parents and grandparents, Shaker cabinets are a classic design that shows no sign of slowing down. 

‘Each generation, in its own unique way, experiences the allure of nostalgia, often centred around the cultural trends and iconic styles that defined their youth,’ says Jen Nash, senior design lead at Magnet. 

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There is so much choice when it comes to cabinet colours and worktop styles that it can be difficult to navigate the pairing of the two. With this in mind, LLM – Luxury Lifestyle Magazine spoke to bespoke British kitchen brand Tom Howley, and leading luxury worktop experts, Caesarstone, who have shared their expert design advice for creating a truly harmonious kitchen.

So keep reading for cabinet-countertop combination inspiration and expert insights.