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A minimalist kitchen is coolly confident. It's not hiding behind frippery. It's just the sort of space to retire to when you want to be far from the madding crowd. Here's a dozen reasons why we're making a fuss out of fuss-free kitchens.
Kitchens
12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire You
June 10, 2019
A minimalist kitchen is coolly confident. It's not hiding behind frippery. It's just the sort of space to retire to when you want to be far from the madding crowd. Here's a dozen reasons why we're making a fuss out of fuss-free kitchens.
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Textural Message
1/12Textural Message
1/12Photo Credit: Urban Blueprint Source: urbanblueprint.ca
A sultry statement-making kitchen keeps the focus on the cabinetry — there's no clutter to dizzy the eye. Contrast adds interest — the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/black-kitchen-ideas-that-will-inspire-you-to-go-dark-1925714/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">black</a> uppers recede into the wall and get an uplift from wood lowers. A handy pot-filler, tucked neatly against the wall, keeps the ornamentation to a minimum. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/organize-kitchen-like-marie-kondo-1925853/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">11 Ways You Can Organize Your Kitchen Like Marie Kondo</a>Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouTextural Message
PHOTO 1 of 12READ LESS -A sultry statement-making kitchen keeps the focus on the cabinetry — there's no clutter to dizzy the eye. Contrast adds interest — the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/black-kitchen-ideas-that-will-inspire-you-to-go-dark-1925714/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">black</a> uppers recede into the wall and get an uplift from wood lowers. A handy pot-filler, tucked neatly against the wall, keeps the ornamentation to a minimum. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/organize-kitchen-like-marie-kondo-1925853/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">11 Ways You Can Organize Your Kitchen Like Marie Kondo</a>Photo Credit: Urban Blueprint Source: urbanblueprint.ca
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Storage and Style
2/12Storage and Style
2/12Photo Credit: IKEASource: www.ikea.com
KALVIA kitchen fronts from IKEA offer a twist on a minimalist look. The smudgy pattern is eye-catching without being loud. Matched against white, the print is a perfect foil. We also love the cubbies — open <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/this-adorable-and-easy-kitchen-storage-diy-will-solve-your-organization-woes-1917808/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storage</a> can work in a minimalist kitchen, if the clutter is kept under control. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/ikea-recreates-iconic-living-rooms-from-the-simpsons-friends-and-stranger-things-1928723/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IKEA Recreates Iconic Living Rooms From 'The Simpsons,' 'Friends' and 'Stranger Things'</a>Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouStorage and Style
PHOTO 2 of 12READ LESS -KALVIA kitchen fronts from IKEA offer a twist on a minimalist look. The smudgy pattern is eye-catching without being loud. Matched against white, the print is a perfect foil. We also love the cubbies — open <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/this-adorable-and-easy-kitchen-storage-diy-will-solve-your-organization-woes-1917808/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storage</a> can work in a minimalist kitchen, if the clutter is kept under control. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/ikea-recreates-iconic-living-rooms-from-the-simpsons-friends-and-stranger-things-1928723/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IKEA Recreates Iconic Living Rooms From 'The Simpsons,' 'Friends' and 'Stranger Things'</a>Photo Credit: IKEASource: www.ikea.com
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Artful Elegance
3/12Artful Elegance
3/12Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam Source: www.amybartlam.com
It's a misnomer that minimalist kitchens lack character. In fact, it's more difficult to practice restraint in design, yet doing so pays off. In this stunning kitchen by Amber Interiors, inset shelves for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">art</a> and pottery, as well as a concealed hood vent and a white palette make for a light-filled, happy space. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-design-ideas-1916131/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">24 Small Kitchen Design Ideas You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner</a>Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouArtful Elegance
PHOTO 3 of 12READ LESS -It's a misnomer that minimalist kitchens lack character. In fact, it's more difficult to practice restraint in design, yet doing so pays off. In this stunning kitchen by Amber Interiors, inset shelves for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">art</a> and pottery, as well as a concealed hood vent and a white palette make for a light-filled, happy space. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-design-ideas-1916131/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">24 Small Kitchen Design Ideas You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner</a>Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam Source: www.amybartlam.com
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Chic and Sculptural
4/12Chic and Sculptural
4/12Photo Credit: Hub KitchensSource: hubkitchens.com
UK-based Hub Kitchens present the very best Italian-inspired kitchens in their Battersea showroom. A fine example is this kitchen, where a sculptural zig-zag island is substantial, yet ethereal, since the area below the cooktop is open.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouChic and Sculptural
PHOTO 4 of 12READ LESS -UK-based Hub Kitchens present the very best Italian-inspired kitchens in their Battersea showroom. A fine example is this kitchen, where a sculptural zig-zag island is substantial, yet ethereal, since the area below the cooktop is open.Photo Credit: Hub KitchensSource: hubkitchens.com
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Tuxedo Sharp
5/12Tuxedo Sharp
5/12Photo Credit: Secter Architecture + Design
Winnipeg-based architect Dovide Secter designed (and lives in) this dapper, <a href="https://canadas100best.com/winnipeg-architect-designs-worlds-best-contemporary-kitchen/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">award-winning</a> kitchen. Serene and stately, it features some surprises, which is why it's called "the hide-and-seek kitchen." For example, press a button on the island and a motorized storage unit rises, along with several small appliances.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouTuxedo Sharp
PHOTO 5 of 12READ LESS -Winnipeg-based architect Dovide Secter designed (and lives in) this dapper, <a href="https://canadas100best.com/winnipeg-architect-designs-worlds-best-contemporary-kitchen/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">award-winning</a> kitchen. Serene and stately, it features some surprises, which is why it's called "the hide-and-seek kitchen." For example, press a button on the island and a motorized storage unit rises, along with several small appliances.Photo Credit: Secter Architecture + Design
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Island Play
6/12Island Play
6/12Photo Credit: AyA KitchensSource: www.ayakitchens.com
Toronto's AyA Kitchens knows how to do sophisticated exceptionally well. Case in point: this creative design, where the island feels like it organically sprouted from the floor. A black faucet punctuates the pale colour palette, picked up in the leggy stools.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouIsland Play
PHOTO 6 of 12READ LESS -Toronto's AyA Kitchens knows how to do sophisticated exceptionally well. Case in point: this creative design, where the island feels like it organically sprouted from the floor. A black faucet punctuates the pale colour palette, picked up in the leggy stools.Photo Credit: AyA KitchensSource: www.ayakitchens.com
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Galley Gorgeous
7/12Galley Gorgeous
7/12Photo Credit: Trevisana KitchensSource: www.trevisanakitchens.com
It's all about the clean lines in this impeccable space by Toronto's Trevisana Kitchens. The way the dining table mimics the galley kitchen's lines is perfection. Eschewing upper cabinetry and concealing the hood vent keeps the space beautifully quiet.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouGalley Gorgeous
PHOTO 7 of 12READ LESS -It's all about the clean lines in this impeccable space by Toronto's Trevisana Kitchens. The way the dining table mimics the galley kitchen's lines is perfection. Eschewing upper cabinetry and concealing the hood vent keeps the space beautifully quiet.Photo Credit: Trevisana KitchensSource: www.trevisanakitchens.com
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Light-Filled Luxury
8/12Light-Filled Luxury
8/12Photo Credit: Alexander & CoSource: alexanderand.co
Australian architectural firm Alexander & Co showcases the splendour of letting craftsmanship and materials shine in this spectacular kitchen, located in a <a href="https://alexanderand.co/projects/palm-beach-house/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gorgeous coastal villa</a> in Sydney.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouLight-Filled Luxury
PHOTO 8 of 12READ LESS -Australian architectural firm Alexander & Co showcases the splendour of letting craftsmanship and materials shine in this spectacular kitchen, located in a <a href="https://alexanderand.co/projects/palm-beach-house/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gorgeous coastal villa</a> in Sydney.Photo Credit: Alexander & CoSource: alexanderand.co
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Tranquil is Timeless
9/12Tranquil is Timeless
9/12Photo Credit: Shannn McGrathSource: shannonmcgrath.com
<a href="https://www.heckerguthrie.com/projects/prahran-residence" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hecker Guthrie</a>, a design studio based in Melbourne, Australia, used two types of marble for this exquisite kitchen. The seamless application includes honed Carrara marble on the backsplash and honed Grigio Ercolano Basalt on the countertops.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouTranquil is Timeless
PHOTO 9 of 12READ LESS -<a href="https://www.heckerguthrie.com/projects/prahran-residence" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hecker Guthrie</a>, a design studio based in Melbourne, Australia, used two types of marble for this exquisite kitchen. The seamless application includes honed Carrara marble on the backsplash and honed Grigio Ercolano Basalt on the countertops.Photo Credit: Shannn McGrathSource: shannonmcgrath.com
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Earthy Appeal
10/12Earthy Appeal
10/12Photo Credit: HanStone Canada Source: www.hanstone.ca
A captivating kitchen with warm industrial flourishes has serious flair. The earthy tonal mix feels really inviting. The island and backsplash features <a href="https://www.hanstonequartz.com/products/storm" rel="noopener" target="_blank">HanStone Canada's Storm</a>, a quartz slab that feels like it has been excavated from the depths of the earth. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/16-outdoor-kitchens-that-will-blow-you-away-1927639/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">16 Outdoor Kitchens That Will Blow You Away</a>Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouEarthy Appeal
PHOTO 10 of 12READ LESS -A captivating kitchen with warm industrial flourishes has serious flair. The earthy tonal mix feels really inviting. The island and backsplash features <a href="https://www.hanstonequartz.com/products/storm" rel="noopener" target="_blank">HanStone Canada's Storm</a>, a quartz slab that feels like it has been excavated from the depths of the earth. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/16-outdoor-kitchens-that-will-blow-you-away-1927639/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">16 Outdoor Kitchens That Will Blow You Away</a>Photo Credit: HanStone Canada Source: www.hanstone.ca
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Swoon-Worthy Style
11/12Swoon-Worthy Style
11/12Photo Credit: Custom FrontsSource: customfronts.co.uk
Please take a moment to marvel at this magnificent design by UK-based Custom Fronts, a company that makes cabinet doors to fit IKEA kitchens. The deep amber doors are an organic counterpoint to the backsplash. Adding potted <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/the-best-plant-for-every-room-in-your-home-1906809/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">plants</a>, including everyone's favourite Monstera, brings in a natural, relaxed element.Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouSwoon-Worthy Style
PHOTO 11 of 12READ LESS -Please take a moment to marvel at this magnificent design by UK-based Custom Fronts, a company that makes cabinet doors to fit IKEA kitchens. The deep amber doors are an organic counterpoint to the backsplash. Adding potted <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/the-best-plant-for-every-room-in-your-home-1906809/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">plants</a>, including everyone's favourite Monstera, brings in a natural, relaxed element.Photo Credit: Custom FrontsSource: customfronts.co.uk
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Material Matters
12/12Material Matters
12/12Photo Credit: Armelle HabibSource: www.armellehabib.com
A masterful rendition of minimalism, this sleek, yet warm kitchen by Australian-based <a href="http://www.katewalkerdesign.com.au/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Kate Walker Design</a> has so many perfect details. A shelf skirts across the backsplash, integrating into the hood vent. Eschewing upper cabinets means the stone's stunning veining gets the spotlight. We also love the punchy black cabinets that's continued on the door frames — perfection!Kitchens12 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That'll Inspire YouMaterial Matters
PHOTO 12 of 12READ LESS -A masterful rendition of minimalism, this sleek, yet warm kitchen by Australian-based <a href="http://www.katewalkerdesign.com.au/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Kate Walker Design</a> has so many perfect details. A shelf skirts across the backsplash, integrating into the hood vent. Eschewing upper cabinets means the stone's stunning veining gets the spotlight. We also love the punchy black cabinets that's continued on the door frames — perfection!Photo Credit: Armelle HabibSource: www.armellehabib.com
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