Kitchen Design Ideas You'll Want to
Steal

1. Stacked Shelving

Replace upper cabinets with floating shelves to make a kitchen feel bigger and brighter. A Beauitful Mess blog cofounder Elsie Larson stores less-used items toward the top.

2. Simple and Streamlined

Go modern with lacquer — the sleek material comes in plenty of bold colors, is super durable, and can transform a traditional kitchen into a contemporary one.

3. Moody Hues

Black adds a hit of posh style to any cooking space. For a less stark, but equally chic option, Selly Home consider "almost black" colors that are rich and warm, like deep blues and cozy maroons.

4. Juxtapose Materials

Incorporate multiple kinds of natural stone, different shades of wood, and both matte and glossy surfaces for a custom look that's not too matchy.

5. Finishing Touches 

Take a cue from design team Studio McGee by updating your hardware or showing off items you have hidden in cabinets to update your existing kitchen in a single afternoon.

6. Colorful Lighting

Think of pendants as jewelry for your kitchen — the right ones can tie the whole room together or stand out to make a statement. Here, Massucco Warner Miller uses a surprising pop of yellow to draw the eye upward.

7. Schoolhouse Charm

For a cheery vibe, start with the two c's: color and chalkboard! Stools in primary colors along with a memo board to leave notes make a simple white kitchen feel fun.

8. Painted Floors

Of all the kitchen paint trends, this is our favorite. Grab some painter's tape plus some pretty colors and say goodbye to boring floors forever!

9. Upper Storage

Floating shelves may be all the rage, but here Uma Stewart makes the case for mixing both open shelves and traditional upper cabinets. Try placing shelves around a kitchen window to allow more light to filter in.

10 Moveable Addition

Want a bigger island without having to renovate? Designer Jenn Feldman doubled a family's island in one fell swoop by placing a light dining table right up next to it. Genius!