TOP 10 - 2017 Kitchen ideas design

Opt for New Functionality.

Not only is the colour of kitchen cabinets changing — hardware manufacturers, like Blum, are altering the way cupboard doors and drawers function. These hydraulic, easy-close doors fold up and out of the way with all the touch of a button making them ideal for kitchens where space is an issue.

Classic Black and White Palette

As styles evolve, the look may change, but the appeal of a black and white kitchen never dies. It's all about high contrast — this layout from IKEA juxtaposes white lacquer cabinets (from IKEA's LIDINGÖ line) and Absolute Black granite countertops, but it also profits from the tension between state and modern. Warm rustic hardwood floorings are an effective counterpoint to glossy cupboard materials.

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Opt for Architectural Lines

Occasionally a touch of contemporary buildings is all you need to update your look. The Purist faucet line of Kohler has a minimalist profile, a 360-degree swivel spout, lever handles, and high clearance for pans and pots. All finishes are complementary to a neutral palette: Polished Chrome (shown), Vibrant Polished Nickel, Matte Black and Vibrant Stainless.

Mix Countertop Materials

In the event you are in the marketplace for a trend-forward granite countertop, quartz and laminate are your only options. Wood countertops are coming on strong. This kitchen by EnGrain joins cool Calacatta marble for the best of both worlds and the warmth of wood.

Flexible Palette

"Keeping a kitchen impartial permits you to personalize it to reflect your fashion," says IKEA representative Mary Ann Barroso. "This RAMSJÖ kitchen in red-brownish can be matched to be on trend with lavenders, purples and mauves — we've a kitchen in our showroom accessorized that way right now." The real treat in this otherwise traditional kitchen is the unexpected light fixtures: IKEA's industrial-chic OTTAVA pendant lamps in aluminum, with shades made of mouth-blown glass.

Save Money With a Look-Alike

Countertops continue to define a kitchen's fashion — but they do not have to be a budget-buster. This granite lookalike from Wilsonart is truly laminate but unlike previous laminate countertops features a more realistic, larger rock design and round border for a high-end granite look at a fraction of the price.

Choose Bold Fixtures

Bold colour is not the only means to create excitement. Kitchen designers used these oversized light fixtures with black fabric colours from Tech Lighting to add some wow: "They're about 2 feet in diameter and are slightly larger than you would expect for the space," she says. "But they give a great awareness of depth perception and make drama in a room with a typical low ceiling." The luxurious cupboards are Poggenpohl's Marsh Oak Veneer with a vibrant close-black stain.