What is a minimalist kitchen design style?

Although the open-plan kitchen style is considered by many to be a more modern contemporary kitchen design, the fundamental idea dates back to the 1930s. Also, the ever popular and sleek handleless fitted kitchens often associated with the contemporary kitchen style displayed in many a kitchen showroom will have adorned kitchens of the 1960s. The notable open plan kitchen as we know it today became increasingly favoured in the 1980s, especially within trending loft and apartment living areas where space was often compromised.

For many decades, kitchen installation has evolved and updated to meet our changing habits and demanding lifestyles, and the minimalist kitchen has become ever more relevant for many households. The open plan kitchen design is still one of the most popular styles. It works perfectly with a minimalist finish, where sleek handless cabinetry combined with modern integrated appliances work in harmony. A minimalist kitchen installation has many appealing attributes to suit all lifestyles and purposes. There is often a clear focus on clean and uncluttered spaces, where kitchen appliances and unwanted utensils out of sight will present a spacious and clean kitchen zone dominated by its interior design rather than kitchenware and appliances.

Seamless kitchen design for maximum impact.

Many fitted kitchens, especially those with more of an open plan feel, are creatively designed to deliver a sense of balance with contrast. Even in the most ultra-modern homes, there is always a desire to combine the contemporary kitchen style with comfort. A shaker style kitchen cabinetry, a popular and versatile design, is a classic example of how a modern and open plan kitchen can work in unison. The notable yet straightforward characteristics of the shaker offer a homely warmth that resonates throughout a kitchen zone; however, when designed with an open plan style with integrated appliances, it provides the ultimate balance in classic comfort that meets the modern and minimalist taste.

Modern kitchens designed for function.

Stunning kitchen design combined with accessibility and functionality makes the modern open plan kitchen the most sought after across all kitchen designs. One of the many attractive features of a contemporary kitchen is utilising all available space, ensuring every inch has a purpose. With a focus on seamless handleless cabinetry and overall symmetry, items can be stored efficiently but be easily accessible as and when required. A minimalist kitchen installation offers a practical solution to meet the demands of busy lifestyles. There needs to be plenty of space to cook, clean, and a zone where you can unwind and relax with family and friends. The minimalist kitchen design also works well when adapted into breakout zones, in broken plan living, which is becoming ever more popular, especially in busy households where the kitchen area is the hub of activity for work, rest and play. These zones help create spaces for varying uses, such as for entertainment and privacy, whilst still being part of the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen.

It’s all in the modern kitchen finishes and extras.

Open plan and minimalist fitted kitchens combine space with sleek and seamless cabinetry and use strategically placed lighting to create an inviting and relaxing ambience. Whether a classic shaker kitchen, modern classic or traditional kitchen, textured surfaces combined with quality engineered cabinets and selected colour pallets can enhance and invigorate your contemporary kitchen. The ultimate minimalist kitchens are all white and handleless. Simple and effective, all-white cabinetry delivers a clean and crisp finish; it evokes space and simplicity, yet it's efficient, being easy to clean and maintain. The white kitchen cabinetry (if you feel it may be too clinical) also works well when combined with bolder colours and contrasting textures, like a wood or granite worktop and a coloured feature wall. White works with everything and incredibly well in a contemporary setting, surrounded by the state of the art kitchen technology and on-trend but straightforward furnishings.

Are Scandinavian style kitchens classed as a minimalist kitchen?

If you are looking for the wow factor with your minimalist kitchen design, then the Scandinavian style has many appealing features from which to draw. The Scandinavian type of kitchen delivers a distinctive design that is aesthetically pleasing but practical. The principles to create this kitchen style allow just a tiny number of cherished items on display, with no clutter in sight. The technique also uses straight, clear lines and modern colour pallets and focuses on nature, inviting the outdoor world inside. You can expect natural wood used in various places such as kitchen worktops, flooring and furnishings.

Minimalist kitchens utilise all available space whilst presenting a simple, modern and fresh room to work and rest within. Most people opt to work with kitchen designers when ready to plan and create their new kitchens. They offer professional expertise on how best to utilise existing space to ensure you get the maximum performance from your minimalist kitchen area.

Monochrome in minimalist kitchen designs for 2022.

Colour and kitchen design are all about lifestyle and individual taste, but keeping things simple doesn't mean you shouldn't explore colour. A single colour option can enhance your minimalist kitchen, keeping within the theme of less is more and drawing on other aesthetics created from textures and lighting. The monochrome effect works incredibly well for the open plan and minimalist kitchen style and colour schemes. The monochromatic design is also a popular choice for industrial style kitchens where darker colours look stunning against a backdrop of brass, gold or silver accessories such as taps, lights and handles.

Minimalist kitchen colours for 2022.

Colour is as crucial as any other element within the kitchen area, and managing the right balance is all about personal preference and pairing the right colour tones together. The general rule for delivering an even balance is by pairing the right hues and shades with the dominant features of the kitchen—for example, light colours to be matched with dark accents and natural lighter shades and vice versa. Just as colour is integral to any kitchen style's overall feel and ambience, storage is also an essential component to ensure the smooth daily running of your workspace. Everything in its correct place with easy accessibility is key to your workspace's functionality. A minimalist kitchen works at its best when uncluttered, where items have a place to reside when not in use, integrated and hidden away out of sight and out of mind - at least until next required.

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