Contemporary kitchen design is often defined by clean lines with a warm and casual atmosphere.

A “less is more” minimalist style within large open space creates architectural elements and uses building materials that are inspired by nature to connect the indoor and outdoor. Often a loft feel is fashioned by using glass and metal components..

​Consider expansive windows, open floor plans, and lots of natural light

​Select flat panel cabinet door styles with clean lines and smooth surfaces sans carving or adornment (often called Shaker)

Cabinetry made of light colored woods such as maple, any other woods with visually minimal graining

​Push limits further with high-gloss or lacquered finishes, high-end thermofoils and stainless steel door styles

Incorporate innovative, high-tech details like accent lighting built into the drawers and doors, docking drawers for electronics, or “electric drawers” that you touch and they automatically slide out

Pair with sleek stainless-steel appliances

Modernize the countertop even more with a ¾” thickness, instead of 1 ¼”

Using tone-on-tone color palettes relying heavily on gray, white, brown or taupe creates a serene, sophisticated, and monochromatic space

Accents of color can sometimes be found on a single wall, a kitchen island, or a splash in the tile design