The Ideal Home and Garden

TIHG SPECIAL

Today’s modern kitchen is popular among design conscious home owners. It not only allows them to redesign and perfect their environmen­t, but also creates elegant spaces, which are attractive and functional

- Research: Benoy Sebastian

Trendy and popular kitchens of the modern era

“For a kitchen to have the greatest impact, use decorating tips and ideas THAT IMPROVE THE EFfiCIENCy OF yOUR KITCHEN. MAKE yOUR kitchen welcoming as it IS THE CENTRAL HUB OF yOUR HOME.”

Modern design is all about creating inspiratio­nal places, which allow you to thrive, and the kitchen is no exception. A modern kitchen is dynamic, with clear, sharp lines and smart ideas for blending storage and good looks. It ensures that every corner

is beautifull­y lit by natural light. While it is a good idea to separate the dining and the living area, yet a modern kitchen will still be easily accessible from the rest of the house. A great idea for a good design is to choose a firm contrast between the floor, the cabinets and the walls. This doesn’t mean a clash between your red tiles with the blue painted surfaces. Instead, look at cool grey stone and wooden cabinets, or go for a light cream or white colour scheme. Bright

colours will generally upset the harmony of the overall design and should be avoided as far as possible. Kitchen islands are a nice feature, which allows you to include creative stools and add more functional­ity for coffees and light snacks. When it comes to lighting, it’s better to use recessed lights that are built into the kitchen fittings. Try to give the impression that only natural light is being used, and it will add to the overall effect. For decoration, there are a number of superb options for kitchen wallpaper, which will not get damaged by the cooking smoke and will add some charming patterns to the bare walls. If you have a larger space, then it’s good to consider an open plan kitchen. So, be inspired when you cook up your masterpiec­es by designing a custom-built kitchen, which you are proud of, and would love to flaunt.

 ??  ?? Kajaria Ceramics
Kajaria Ceramics
 ??  ?? Arttdinox Kitchens
Arttdinox Kitchens
 ??  ?? H&R Johnson
H&R Johnson
 ??  ?? Bruce Hodgson (Artichoke)
Bruce Hodgson (Artichoke)
 ??  ?? Team 7 (available at P3 Architectu­ral Solutions)
Team 7 (available at P3 Architectu­ral Solutions)
 ??  ?? Somany Ceramics
Somany Ceramics
 ??  ?? Aster Cucine (available at Ottimo)
Aster Cucine (available at Ottimo)
 ??  ?? Doimo Cucine
Doimo Cucine
 ??  ?? Lioli Ceramica
Lioli Ceramica
 ??  ?? Classic Marble Company (CMC)
Classic Marble Company (CMC)

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