{"id":5385,"date":"2021-12-22T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.priceselfstorage.com\/?p=5385"},"modified":"2025-03-21T06:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:06:13","slug":"6-modern-kitchen-decor-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/6-modern-kitchen-decor-ideas","title":{"rendered":"6 Modern Kitchen D\u00e9cor Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The kitchen is an essential part of any home. From late-night snacks to four-course meals the kitchen space is where we feed our stomachs and our loved ones. It\u2019s also a go-to when it comes to personal storage<\/a><\/strong>\u2014where else could you simultaneously store your favorite linens and<\/em> that pumpkin-shaped Le Creuset cast iron you love so much?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To make your kitchen\u2019s aesthetic match its importance, you can update its look. Whether you\u2019re an avid chef or an instant noodle aficionado, a modern, well-designed cooking space is something to appreciate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s look at six kitchen decor ideas to spice up your cooking area\u2014even if you\u2019re only using it to reheat take-out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Say Goodbye to Cupboards and Hello to Open Shelving<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Open shelving is an excellent alternative to the imposing silhouette of wall-mounted kitchen cabinets. By installing complementary wood or metal shelves along the kitchen wall above your counters, you create a storage space for dishes that doubles as a display area.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Even better, it\u2019s easier than ever to grab an extra bowl while cooking. No more greasy-handed fumbling with the cabinet doors when you have open shelves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As with all open shelving, maintaining a clean, aesthetically pleasing storage design is key to keeping your kitchen looking state-of-the-art, which means you may have to take some time for some kitchen-centric spring cleaning.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you can\u2019t bear to get rid of your grandmother\u2019s serving tray, but its floral design clashes with your modern aesthetic, consider investing in a storage unit<\/a><\/strong> to give your miscellaneous valuables a home away from home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Make a Splash with Your Backsplash<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Similar to all the rules on how to decorate a bathroom, when it comes to modern kitchen decor, it\u2019s all about the backsplash. While it was first designed to protect walls from water splashing back from the sink (hence the name), modern backsplashes are largely decorative, though they still fulfill their original purpose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Backsplashes can run the gamut from sophisticated white marble to colorful tiles. Depending on the style of your kitchen, the right backsplash will either blend in or boldly stand out. Some of the best modern backsplashes do the latter; black-and-white checkered tiles and dark blue mosaics come to mind against white or lightly-colored kitchen walls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Live the Island Life<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kitchen islands and counter space deserve all the praise they receive. They provide extra counter space to eager chefs, they act as a convenient table for coffee and quick breakfasts, and they separate the kitchen from the living room and the rest of the house without excluding the cook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Plus, they provide ample storage space, whether you\u2019re looking for extra drawers for your pots and pans or looking for a convenient locale to store your favorite bottles of wine. Of course, if you have a wine collection akin to Napa Valley, a climate-controlled<\/strong> wine storage<\/strong><\/a> space may be more your style.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your home doesn\u2019t have a kitchen island, you can easily upgrade your kitchen with a standard rectangular shape. Or, consider how much more your cooking space will stand out with a curved or circular island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you already have an island and need to spruce it up, there are countless ways to do so, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n