What is a modern kitchen?
The term ‘modern kitchen’ is actually quite difficult to define, and often means different things to different people. The most common use of the term is for kitchens that have a certain contemporary style that includes clean straight lines, uncluttered surfaces, and a minimalist feel. There are lots of ways to spot a modern kitchen, look out for smooth cabinets without handles, or the use of integrated appliances and stainless steel surfaces that contribute to a modern streamlined look.
Do modern kitchens have to be expensive?
Like most things in life, you can spend as much or as little as you like on a modern kitchen. Modern kitchens can easily run into the tens of thousands of pounds, but there is so much choice on offer today that you can find some of the best modern kitchens at great value prices. So to answer the question, modern kitchens most certainly don’t have to be expensive. For example, see the sleek modern FAKTUM/ APPLÅD kitchen from IKEA.
What’s the best way to light a modern kitchen?
Like a movie star on a film set, a modern kitchen demands to be lit up with care and attention to detail. With the right lighting, the whole atmosphere of your modern kitchen space can be transformed with the flick of a switch. Strictly speaking there isn’t a best way to light a modern kitchen, but there are a few golden rules that will have your modern kitchen ready for her close up!
- Keep it simple – Modern kitchen lighting should never look elaborate, even if it has taken some effort to install.
- Use task lighting – Select spotlights, like the GRUNDTAL from IKEA, or pendant lighting, like the IKEA FOTO, to illuminate specific work areas.
- Accent lighting – These are lights that are usually embedded in the ceiling or the floor to accentuate certain features of your modern kitchen.
Are there other types of modern kitchen?
The kitchen that comes to most people’s minds when we talk about modern kitchens is that of one with slick steel surfaces, and a minimalistic use of space. But the term ‘modern kitchen’ can also be used to describe other styles, such as bold and brightly coloured, with abstract shapes and funky gadgets and accessories.
What is a retro-modern kitchen?
A retro-modern kitchen seems like a contradiction in terms, and is used to refer to a retro kitchen that has been combined with modern features and appliances.
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