96 Kitchen Ideas for Every Style, Budget, and Home

Give your kitchen a mini refresh or a transformative makeover with kitchen ideas to suit every size and style. Whether your space is large or small, modern, contemporary, farmhouse, traditional, coastal, eclectic, minimalist, or something in between, there are easy ways to upgrade your space.

Redecorating your kitchen can mean choosing a new backsplash or countertops, creating a breakfast bar, refinishing cabinets, swapping out hardware, installing new lighting fixtures, or adding a kitchen island with bar seating. Or it can involve rethinking your color scheme, flooring, appliances, window treatments, paint colors, storage, layout, and decor.

Check out these wide-ranging kitchen ideas for inspiration to help you elevate your space. 

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Decorate With Plants

Decorate a modern kitchen with plants to bring the outdoors inside. This black-and-white space from deVOL Kitchens mixes bold stone finishes with classic black cabinetry. An open shelf lined with plants in mismatched containers adds an energizing dose of natural greenery.

Tile the Kitchen Island

Give your kitchen island a modern refresh with mixed materials and color accents. Louis Duncan-He Designs clad the rounded base of this large kitchen island with vertical stack tiles in a glossy rust-colored finish for an earthy feel, and topped it with white quartz that matches the kitchen countertops and backsplash.

Try a Beadboard Backsplash

A full-wall beadboad backsplash will add texture to a modern farmhouse kitchen. White Arrow added character with bold blue paint to complement darker wood flooring for a rich feel.

Hang Boho-Style Pendants

Give your kitchen a Mediterranean-inspired feel with natural materials and soft colors. Desiree Burns Interiors anchored the large kitchen island with a pair of boho-style pendant lights for a nonchalant feel.

Install an Appliance Garage

Keep your countertops clutter-free by adding an appliance garage to house bulkier items like blenders and stand mixers. Julie Rose for Velinda Hellen Design positioned this one just next to open countertop workspace to make it easy to move in and out.

Move the Sink to the Island

Create an efficient layout in an open-concept space by opting for a kitchen island with an integrated sink. Jessica Nelson Design chose bright brass plumbing fixtures that mimic the gold-toned accents throughout this cozy space.

Try Zellige Tiles

Give your kitchen a textural feel with a mix of tiles. Studio Peake paired a backsplash wall of glossy neutral zellige tiles with a green marble kitchen island countertop and multi-colored tile flooring to create a fresh, modern feel in this London kitchen.

Try an All-Black Palette

Create a sleek feel with a moody all-black kitchen. Louis Duncan-He Designs updated this midcentury modern kitchen for contemporary lifestyles with an open-concept format, integrated stainless steel appliances, and a mix of dramatic black wood and stone finishes.

Trade White for Beige

If you're looking for an alternative to an all-white kitchen, go in a warmer direction by using shades of beige. Mendelson Group chose tones of beige from the wood cabinetry to the gleaming tile backlash to the stone flooring in this welcoming kitchen.

Lay Down a Kitchen Rug

Give your kitchen a cozier feel with a kitchen rug or runner. Ashley Montgomery Design layered a neutral patterned vintage-style rug over wood flooring in this traditional space, but you can pick a style that works with your decor.

Try Elongated Hex Tiles

Add interest to a neutral kitchen backsplash with elongated hex tiles. Gray Space Interiors added texture to this white kitchen with oversized geometric tiles filled with grout that echoes the aged brass fixtures that help to warm up the space.

Add a Cozy Corner Banquette

Add a cozy corner banquette to create a space for casual meals and a spot for friends and family to hang out while you cook. Jessica Nelson Design added built-in storage beneath this L-shaped banquette that matches the base cabinetry in this homey space.

Gallery Wall

Keep your cutting board collection visible and accessible with a gallery wall that doubles as decor. Studio Peake layered cutting boards in various shapes and sizes on the wallpapered far wall of this London galley kitchen to create a cozy and functional focal point.

Change Your Hardware

Changing out kitchen cabinetry hardware is an easy fix with a big pay-off. Treat your kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls like jewelry with gold tones of brass and bronze, keep it cool with silver, or add a graphic touch to an all-white kitchen with matte black hardware like this black and white kitchen from interior designer Alvin Wayne.

Add a Back Kitchen

A back kitchen is a kind of supercharged pantry located off of the main kitchen that often functions as a second kitchen used for food prep or baking, equipped with a sink, oven, counterspace, and additional storage.

Kate Marker Interiors chose black cabinetry, moody gray stone cabinets, medium-toned wood and gold-toned accents for this spacious back kitchen.

Add Vintage Decor

Warm up a minimalist kitchen with vintage accents. Brexton Cole Interiors softened this streamlined space with vintage-style framed art, signage, decor objects, and aged finishes.

Install Integrated Lighting

Give a contemporary kitchen a sleek and streamlined feel with integrated lighting. Maydan Architects added LED lighting beneath the upper cabinetry in this one-wall New York City kitchen that is practical, energy-efficient, and a decorative feature of its own.

Add a Farmhouse Feel

Define an L-shaped kitchen with colorful tile walls. Emily Henderson Design chose luminous light blue tiles in this blue and white kitchen, pairing it with warm wood cabinets and shiplap finishes for a farmhouse feel.

Accent With Red

Energize a contemporary kitchen with bold color accents. Interior designer Maite Granda gave this coastal Florida kitchen an unexpected shot of red, but you can substitute your favorite color, from neon yellow to orange or bright green.

Mix Lighting Fixture Styles

Mix kitchen lighting fixtures of varying styles to define individual spaces in a large kitchen. Desiree Burns Interiors took advantage of the soaring ceilings in this double-height kitchen to hang a central beaded chandelier, with a pair of industrial black metal pendant lights anchoring the peninsula seating.

Repaint Kitchen Cabinets

Repaint kitchen cabinets to give your space a fresh perspective. Michelle Berwick Design paired a peachy shade on base cabinets and a scalloped range hood, complementing it with wood tones and terracotta tiles on the kitchen island.

Add English Cottage Style

Bring the English countryside to your kitchen with vintage lighting, a lace-edged curtain on the window over the sink, and terracotta pots filled with herbs and geraniums, like this space from deVOL Kitchens. A fresh palette of pink and green will make modern kitchens feel inviting, too.

Set Up an Open Pantry

Carve out space at the end of a kitchen island to install a mini pantry in a kitchen that doesn't have space for a walk-in pantry.

In this kitchen from Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, one end of the kitchen island is lined with shelving filled with identical jars of dry goods to create an accessible mini pantry that doubles as edible decor.

Add a Second Kitchen Island

In a large kitchen, trade a massive kitchen island for double islands. Leclair Decor clad both islands in the same finishes for a unified feel, adding seating to the outer island.

Install a Window Shade

While it can be tempting to leave the window over your kitchen sink bare, the right window treatment can make it more functional and attractive. Calimia Home chose a woven shade that complements warm wood and patterned tile, providing light and privacy control when needed.

Add a Bonus Cutting Block

Add extra prep space with a bonus butcher block countertop. Erin Williamson Design installed a freestanding butcher block table across from the sink at the end of this kitchen island that adds dedicated food prep space that avid bakers will especially appreciate.

Carve Out a Breakfast Nook

In a smaller kitchen, carve out a breakfast nook in a wall of built-in cabinetry. Michelle Berwick Design added an upholstered seat and a small round table and chairs, anchoring the space with vibrant wallpaper and a modern pendant light to bring the café energy to this bright space.

DIY Some Reclaimed Shelving

Add a rustic feel to your kitchen with reclaimed wood shelving. Lobster and Swan made budget-friendly sustainable DIY shelving for everyday objects and supplies using reclaimed wood from a number of sources, then stained it all in the same rich tone for a cohesive feel.

Hang Café Curtains

Give your eat-in kitchen dining nook a bistro feel with café curtains. This cozy corner banquette from deVOL Kitchens has sheer white half-curtains on a brass rod that filter light and vintage furniture to create an inviting environment for leisurely meals.

Decorate With Art

Decorate your kitchen with art to make it feel warm and inviting and not just a utilitarian space. Ashley Montgomery Design leaned a framed thrift store still life against the wall behind the countertop to add vintage vibes to a modern kitchen.

Install New Flooring

Your choice of kitchen flooring can have an outsized impact on your overall decor scheme. Freshen up dated floors with bright patterned tile, wood floors to match the rest of your interior, or add character with aged finishes like the rustic terracotta floor tiles in this space from deVOL Kitchens.

Pad Your Bar Stools

Upgrade your kitchen peninsula bar seating with faux fur seat covers that will make them more comfortable and decorative, like this semi open-plan apartment kitchen from Desiree Burns Interiors.

Choose Colorful Appliances

Creating a colorful kitchen can be as easy as choosing an appliance in anything but a neutral shade. House of G Designs animated this earth-toned kitchen with an orange retro-style fridge from Big Chill to create a focal point.

Swap the Island for a Table

Swap a modern kitchen island for a traditional farmhouse table to create a cozy feel that recalls the kitchens of times past. Leanne Ford Interiors chose a dark wood table and bentwood chairs to add contrast with the creamy white walls and cabinetry.

Try Terrazzo Flooring

Terrazzo flooring will give your kitchen a fun retro feel. Hub of the House Studio paired multi-colored large terrazzo flooring with moody dark green cabinets and brass accents in this midcentury modern-inspired kitchen reno.

Try a Small Kitchen Island

Make a compact kitchen more functional with a small kitchen island. Put it on wheels like this versatile piece from Becca Interiors that is painted sage green to match the base cabinetry.

Opt for Open Shelving

Swap upper cabinetry for open shelving to create an airy modern feel. Calimia Home hung a pair of chunky natural wood shelves on either side of the kitchen window to keep everyday items visible and accessible.

Hang a Chandelier

Give a traditional kitchen an authentic feel with an antique chandelier. Ashley Montgomery Design hung a crystal chandelier above this massive aged copper island that complements ornate crown moldings and heavily veined stone.

Try Square Tiles

Bring a graphic feel to your kitchen with square tiles. Interior designer Alvin Wayne ran white tiles with dark grout all the way up the kitchen walls of this open-concept New York City kitchen, and clad the front of the peninsula in the same finish to define the space.

Use a U-Shaped Layout

Optimize space with a U-shaped kitchen layout. Jessica Nelson Design added variation to this all-white space with mixed finishes, from the painted Shaker cabinets to the zellige tile walls and quartz countertops and range backsplash.

Color Drench Your Kitchen

Give your kitchen a current feel by color drenching the walls, window trim, and cabinetry in the same color. This rich blue kitchen has a cozy feeling that frames the view to the outside. Choose black for a more dramatic feel, or a warm shade of pink, red, or orange for an uplifting space.

Install a Pot Filler

When renovating a kitchen, add small luxuries and modern conveniences that make it more user-friendly for avid cooks. Marie Flanigan Interiors added a brass pot filler above the range in this kitchen that doubles as decor.

Embed a Beverage Fridge

Upgrade an open-concept kitchen with a glass-front beverage fridge that makes it easy for everyone to grab their favorite drink. Louis Duncan-He Designs chose a sleek built-in model in this modern space.

Try Peel-and-Stick

For renters or those who like to change up their decor with minimal effort and investment, a peel-and-stick wallpaper or tile backsplash is an easy way to give your kitchen a mini makeover. This neutral patterned wallpaper from Tempaper & Co. can change the look of your kitchen in a flash, and removed when it's time to pack up and go.

Use Matching Stone Finishes

Dramatic marble adds movement, pattern, and high style to your kitchen renovation. This space from deVOL Kitchens is finished with Italian Arabescato marble on the countertops, sink, backsplash, and open shelving for a showstopping look. Shades of earthy green on cabinetry and walls and aged brass accents add balance and warmth.

Choose a Waterfall Island

Waterfall islands add a current feel to a modern kitchen. Louis Duncan-He Designs paired a dramatic black stone waterfall island with light wood flooring for a high-contrast feel.

Add a Bistro Table

Add seating to a kitchen without an island or a peninsula by setting up a chic little space-saving bistro table and chairs instead.

Calimia Home added a cozy spot for coffee breaks and quick meals in this tranquil modern kitchen decorated with marble finishes, sage green base cabinets, and warm mixed metals.

Add a Built-In Dining Table

If you love your kitchen island but find chairs more comfortable than bar stools, compromise and use one side of the island to anchor a dining table and chairs. Kate Marker Interiors combined an island and a formal dining table in this luxury kitchen that's fit for family time or entertaining.

Set Up a Coffee Bar

Convert a built-in pantry into a home coffee bar to create a dedicated spot for refueling. Emily Henderson Design equipped this space with a coffee maker and supplies, installing foldaway doors that make it convenient to use when open and easy to close up when not in use.

Try an Induction Stovetop

Trade a bulky range with an induction cooktop for a sleeker, easier-to-clean, and more energy-efficient kitchen. Charlie Interior Design paired the induction stovetop with a modern range hood, but you can install these flat stovetops in any style kitchen.

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Go With All-White Finishes

You can't go wrong with an all-white kitchen in a smaller space. Mix finishes to add texture to a monochromatic space like this corner kitchen from Studio Peake.

Install Black Fixtures

Matte black plumbing fixtures will instantly modernize any kitchen. Leclair Decor paired this modern black faucet with a black undermount sink for a sleek feel, adding contrast with white quartz countertops and a matching backsplash and light wood open shelving to add warmth.

Paint the Kitchen Island

Turn your kitchen island into a focal point with a simple coat of paint. Interior designer Maite Granda chose a royal blue island to add contrast in this coastal Florida kitchen.

Hang Large-Scale Pendants

Hang large-scale pendants to anchor a spacious kitchen of any style. Becca Interiors chose vintage-style glass-and-metal pendants over this massive kitchen island with rounded corners to give this transitional kitchen a dramatic but homey feel.

Embrace Sage Green

Paint your kitchen cabinets, walls, and/or island in a soothing nature-inspired shade of sage green to freshen up a neutral space. Wee Spaces paired sage green paint with plenty of white and light neutral wood, leather, and woven tones in this modern kitchen.

Try Modern Cottage Style

Create a moody take on modern cottage kitchen style with dark cabinetry and rustic wood. Becca Interiors combined blue-black cabinetry with white shiplap walls, rustic wood open shelving, and stainless steel appliances to give this homey kitchen some edge.

Wallpaper the Ceiling

Create a bold accent in a large kitchen by wallpapering the ceiling. Mendelson Group chose a green-and-white check pattern that sets the tone, and carried the kitchen color scheme throughout with a decorative plate wall and built-in island wine storage.

Embrace Danish Simplicity

Scandinavian-style kitchens are simple, functional, streamlined, and quietly chic. Louis Duncan-He Designs channeled Danish modern style in this kitchen with natural wood tones, pale stone, and an uncluttered feel.

Hang Corner Shelves

Optimize space by hanging corner shelves. Marie Flanigan Interiors chose natural wood to complement the earth-toned zellige tile backsplash for an airy look. If you need or want more storage, install a corner cabinet instead.

Try a Sunny Color Palette

While midcentury modern interiors were often neutral, they also embraced color. Dazey Den channeled the 1960s and '70s in this Palm Springs home, remodeling the kitchen with a vibrant palette of oranges and yellows for a lighthearted throwback feel.

Choose a Graphic Backsplash

Add style to a small kitchen with a bold graphic backsplash. Arbor & Co. chose a geometric black-and-white half-circle pattern to complement dark green base cabinetry, white walls, and brass finishes.

Add a Home Bar

Set up a home bar in an open-concept kitchen to create a dedicated spot to prepare drinks and store supplies. White Sands painted this home wet bar in a cheerful shade of pale pink and added a mirror, open shelving, and built-in beverage fridges to keep this space entertainment-ready.

Do a Full-Wall Backsplash

Add color, texture, and practicality to your kitchen with a full wall tile backsplash. Tyler Karu Design and Interiors chose a moody green to complement the medium-toned wood and black countertops in this Maine kitchen.

Multiply Seating Options

Make a smaller open-concept apartment kitchen feel more expansive with multiple seating options. Forbes + Masters paired a small round corner table with two chairs for dining with a couple of velvet and brass bar stools on the corner of a small kitchen island where you can enjoy a drink.

Opt for Double Wall Ovens

If you have a large family or like to batch cook, or if you are one of those people who design their kitchens around being able to pull of Thanksgiving dinner like a pro, install double wall ovens. Charlie Interior Design installed these double ovens at and just below eye level to make them user-friendly, too.

Add a Statement Range Hood

A statement range hood will give your kitchen a focal point and a crowning touch. Britt Design Studio chose a dark range hood with brass detailing in this traditional kitchen, but you can adapt yours to complement the style of your kitchen.

Hang Accent Wallpaper

Kitchen wallpaper can transform your space with unexpected pattern and color. Casa Watkins Living layered open shelving over a vibrant wallpaper accent wall to provide storage and display space in this colorful and eclectic kitchen.

Camouflage Your Fridge

Give your kitchen a more streamlined appearance by hiding the fridge behind built-in cabinet doors. Charlie Interior Design camouflaged a large double-fridge behind doors in this black-and-white kitchen for a seamless look. Tr

Try Two-Tone Cabinets

Add dimension to your kitchen with two-tone cabinetry. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona paired midnight blue base cabinets with upper white Shaker and glass-front cabinetry in this DIY kitchen makeover.

Try Organic Modern Style

Bring a modern organic feel to your kitchen with a mix of white and earth-tone finishes and clean lines, like this soothing space from Jenn Pablo Studio. Decorate with natural elements like a simple vase of tall branches to complement the look.

Try Patterned Tile Floors

Enliven your kitchen floors with pretty patterned tile. Arbor & Co. added movement and character to this kitchen with a decorative pattern for a timeless look.

Set Up a Breakfast Bar

In a small kitchen, set up a breakfast bar like this space from deVOL Kitchens. Seating for two by the window and open shelving on the wall above optimizes space in this galley-style kitchen.

Add Cookbook Storage Nooks

Break up a block of kitchen cabinetry with open nooks for storing cookbooks or displaying decorative objects, like this Maine kitchen from Tyler Karu Design and Interiors.

Mix Old and New Finishes

Mix old and new finishes to give your kitchen a timeless feel. Desiree Burns Interiors preserved the exposed dark wood ceilings and floorboards and added simple flat-front lower cabinetry, open shelving, and modern lighting for a modern rustic feel.

Mix Matte and Glossy

Mix matte and glossy finishes to add dimension to a neutral kitchen. White Sands combined flat-front white lacquered cabinets with stained wood to give this modern kitchen a sleek feel.

Embrace Retro Kitsch

If you're a lover of all that is vintage and kitsch, renovate your kitchen with retro style. Dazey Den renovated this midcentury modern kitchen with lime green cabinets and graphic kitchen countertop tile for an irreverent feel.

Install a Wine Chiller

If you're a wine lover without a basement wine cellar, install a built-in wine chiller instead. Michelle Boudreau Design chose a slim glass-front model that fits seamlessly into this midcentury modern-style kitchen.

Try an L-Shaped Layout

In a rectangular kitchen and living room combo, optimize space with an L-shaped kitchen layout. Interior designer Maite Granda tucked the kitchen in the corner of this hybrid space, positioning the sofa with its back to the kitchen to create visual separation.

Embrace Woodgrain

Give a modern kitchen a warm feel with natural wood cabinetry with visible woodgrain. Brophy Interiors paired the honey-toned wood with matching hardware and white and gray finishes for a modern rustic feel.

Set Up a Coffee Corner

Devote a quiet corner of your kitchen to a coffee station with a small espresso machine and a cookie jar that's ready for you when you need a wake-up shot or an afternoon break, like this space from Britt Design Studio.

Hang Black and White Photos

Decorate the walls of your kitchen with black-and-white photography, framed prints, and wall decor for a clean modern feel, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.

Stain Your Cabinets Blue

Use colored stain rather than paint to define cabinetry while allowing natural woodgrain patterns to show through. Kate Marker Interiors used a navy stain on the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in this spacious farmhouse kitchen.

Choose a Vintage Island

Add character to a small modern farmhouse kitchen with a vintage kitchen island. Marie Flanigan Interiors chose a French butcher block table for this space decorated with sky blue base cabinets, open shelving, and rustic wide plank wood flooring.

Pair Pink and Red

Create a warm and romantic feel in a traditional kitchen by pairing pink and red finishes. This space from deVOL Kitchens has soft pink walls, rosy red cabinetry, black countertops, textured red backsplash tiles, and rich wood tones for a timeless country kitchen feel.

Paint Cabinets Black

Paint the cabinets black to give a traditional kitchen a bit of edge. Mary Patton Design paired black uppers and lowers with a matching kitchen island and white walls and countertops for a crisp feel in this space accessed by a rustic brick archway.

Mix in Darker Wood Tones

Create a modern feel in an open-plan kitchen by pairing light wood floors with warmer, darker finishes on the kitchen island and dining table seating, like this space from Desiree Burns Interiors. White walls and countertops and rounded edges keep the kitchen feeling fresh and modern.

Define With Wainscoting

Define the dining area in an eat-in kitchen with wainscoting. Marie Flanigan Interiors chose a square grid pattern painted the same white color as the walls to add subtle variation in this New York City kitchen.

Add Reeded Glass Doors

Swap clear glass-front cabinetry with reeded glass to add texture and a semi-opaque finish. Emilie Fournet Interiors paired reeded glass with dark green cabinetry and brass accents for a traditional feel.

Plant a Tree

Bring the outdoors inside by planting a tree in your kitchen. Sola Kitchens gave this sleek modern black-and-white kitchen an organic feel with a large tree under the skylights to create a beguiling focal point.

Try a Pocket Pantry Door

Save space and preserve flow with a pocket pantry door. Marie Flanigan Interiors chose a rustic wood arched door to add character to this kitchen, but you can opt for any style and shape that fits your space.

DIY Refinish Cabinets

You can DIY refinish your kitchen cabinets on a budget using paint, removing doors, or by covering them with contact paper or removable wallpaper. Interior designer Alvin Wayne transformed his New York City kitchen cabinet doors from high-gloss white to shiny gold with metallic gold contact paper.

Add Decorative Beams

Give your kitchen a rustic feel with decorative wood ceiling beams. Erin Williamson Design paired darker beams with lighter wood flooring and cabinetry in this spacious eat-in kitchen.

Try Concrete Countertops

Concrete countertops will give your kitchen a modern feel or complement an industrial loft makeover. Pluck Kitchens covered the countertops, backsplash, and kitchen island in this kitchen for a streamlined feel.

Try a Coastal Kitchen

Create a coastal kitchen with texture and warmth by mixing shades of blue and white with warm wood finishes. This kitchen from Tyler Karu Design and Interiors includes warm wood grain walls, deep blue zellige tiles, and pale cabinets and countertops for a relaxed feel.

Try Brick Tile Flooring

Give your kitchen or pantry floors a rustic makeover with brick tile flooring. Marie Flanigan Interiors paired herringbone brick tile flooring with white cabinetry, dark wood countertops, and bronze hardware for a modern farmhouse meets traditional feel.

Embrace Chocolate Brown

Create a warm and enveloping feel in a traditional, farmhouse, or country-style kitchen with chocolate brown finishes. Ashley Montgomery Design mixed rich brown painted cabinetry with dark wood flooring and a dark brown stained wood backsplash in this homey kitchen.

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