A modern kitchen can be difficult to decorate and this list of decor tips is designed to make it a little easier. Depending on your style, you may want to keep decor to a minimum for a more minimalistic look or you may want to incoporate a lot if you want a maximalist look.
If you want to elevate the look or practicality of your kitchen though, then there are a number of small changes that anyone can make to do so. Let’s get started with this list of all the best modern kitchen decor ideas to inspire your kitchen!
1. Create A Chic Coffee Station
A coffee station is a staple in most modern homes and is the perfect place to make your coffee each morning.
If you don’t already have or want to improve your current one, check out these coffee station ideas for some inspiration.
2. Incorporate Lighting In Your Cupboards
This is such a simple decor tip but is something a lot of people overlook! Lighting inside cabinets makes for both a pretty and practical addition to your kitchen.
There are a lot of easy installation options on the market which mean you don’t have to get them fitted. Rechargeable sensor lights which can be magnetically removed and added are super popular on Amazon. They often have a high batter life and only need to be recharged every 2-4 weeks allowing you to light your cabinets on a budget and with a lot less hassle.
3. Put Railings On Your Open Shelves
Something about railings on open shelves just makes for such a chic finishing touch. This can be a really great way to introduce a little contrast to your open shelves and elevate the look of them.
This can also be super practical because it makes the case of anything falling off your shelves a lot less likely.
4. Make Your Island Into A Breakfast Bar
A breakfast bar is something we see less of at the moment with people often overlooking the need and convenience of one. Having a breakfast bar makes for the perfect little breakfast time spot where the cook of your household can still be part of the conversation.
If you have space for a breakfast bar and haven’t created one then this is definitely your sign to do so!
5. Elevate The Look of Your Kitchen With Statement Lighting
Statement lighting is a really great way of adding some personality to a space, especially a modern one where the furniture is likely very neutral.
Pick out a fixture which fits the aesthetic you want your decor to have and fits your space best.
6. Use Organisers For Your Drawers
This is a very basic decor idea which is really more of a practical idea but is something that makes a BIG difference to your kitchen. There is nothing more satisfying than an organised drawer and not only will it make your life easier, but it also looks a lot better to guests.
Having organised drawers will really help you maximise the storage space in your kitchen and will likely encourage you to have more of ‘a system’ with different drawers dedicated for different things.
7. Accessorise With Mixed Textures
When accessorising a modern kitchen, less is often more and while this is often the case, you really want to make sure you are still getting a good mix of textures in your space despite utilising a limited number of items.
By having a mixture of textures in your kitchen, the space feels richer in texture and therefore has a more elegant, high-end look.
8. Have Seasonal Decor Which You Switch Out With The Seasons
Part of keeping a modern kitchen feeling modern includes keeping it feeling ‘fresh’. By switching out some of your decor with the seasons, you are a lot less likely to get bored of the space.
Switching decor with the seasons can also be a really fun way to celebrate the seasons and help you feel more present. Seasonal decor can be as simple as changing out your flower arrangement or countertop display, for example switching to brighter flowers for summer or incorporating pumpkins into your countertop display for fall.
9. Add A Rail On Your Island or Wall
An additional touch of brass has never hurt a kitchen and that is why this is yet another modern kitchen decor idea suggesting that you do just that. By having a rail on your island, you make the island a much more convenient and functional space with easy access to a cloth for cleaning.
You can hang anything you like on an island rail though with a popular choice being to hang aprons, mostly for the aesthetic but sometimes also for the practicality of it too.
10. Have A Roll Out Cleaning Cupboard
Having your cleaning supplies in an easily accessible place can be a real time saver if you are someone who has to clean up messes in your kitchen often.
There are lots of options for cleaning cupboards and you can choose one that best fits your go-to cleaning essentials.
11. Create An Easily Accessible Cutting Board & Trash Drawer
This is a rather genius kitchen addition that anyone who cooks in their home often is sure to love. The convenience of having a trash can coated directly under your cutting board cannot be underestimated.
Of course you will still need to clean your cutting board often and empty the trash bags, but having these two paired together in their own dedicated space can save a lot of time when cooking.
12. Hidden Backsplash Cabinet
How cool is this? This is something that you can only really implement in the design stage of your kitchen or if you have the time and money to spare on getting one installed, but is something that is so worth adding if it convenient enough for you to do so.
A hidden backsplash cabinet makes for such a fun surprise which is sure to impress guests and also makes for a very convenient place to store your seasoning faves.
That wraps up this list of modern kitchen decor ideas! Thanks for reading and be sure to check out some of our other decor ideas posts!
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