The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house or apartment. Therefore, care should be taken when choosing a new kitchen. Anyone who is passionate about art and design surely wants this to be reflected in their kitchen. Here, a modern kitchen is the best choice. Would you like a personalized, non-binding offer? Then it is best to contact us immediately.
Modern kitchens – modern colors
Today, the modern kitchen is usually the center of activity in an apartment or house. It is not only a place to eat, but also a central place for family and friends to gather. The design possibilities for the kitchen are endless. Particularly minimalist kitchen furniture has clean lines, no handles on the front, high-gloss shiny surfaces and a wide range of colors. The color palette ranges from elegant pops of red tones to bright yellow and green tones and black and white combinations. To avoid overpowering colors, these strong colors are often used as accent colors rather than closed fronts.
Modern kitchen floor plans often use gray or blue. Various shades of gray embody urbanity and modernity and go perfectly with materials such as precious metals, glass and chrome. Blue, especially dark blue, is a great match for wood and stone accents with unique textures.
Some kitchen furniture also allows you to combine color components to your liking. If you also choose matching furniture with a contemporary look, such as chairs and dining tables, then you will perfectly complete the well-crafted image of a modern kitchen.
Especially in open plan kitchens, modern kitchens look harmonized with modern furniture. With designer or stylish kitchens, you can adapt your kitchen to your lifestyle, which is especially beneficial in open plan kitchens. This is because the transition from the kitchen to the living area is fluid, so the two should blend harmoniously. A kitchen island creates a stylish connection in an open space. With a counter equipped with bar stools, you can cook while chatting with guests. Long shelves or benches that extend from the kitchen to the living area also connect the areas in a simple way.
Luxury materials for stylish kitchens
The latest trend in materials is sintered stone kitchen tops. Particularly durable, robust and hygienic – these properties characterize sintered stone as a modern kitchen material. Other materials, such as granite, marble or artificial stone, are also well suited to bring a highly modern look to your kitchen.
The choice of material is crucial for the look, but also for the effect. Kitchens with glass tops look clear and fresh. Plastic surfaces have other advantages. They are easy to care for, robust and come in a choice of color schemes. Wooden and plastic kitchens hide what’s inside, while glass kitchens allow you to see what’s inside. Stainless steel was once the material of choice for professional and commercial kitchens. Today, it is becoming increasingly popular as a choice for complementary kitchens. It looks upscale, cool, and elegant, and has the added benefit of being hygienic. Like glass panels, stainless steel is a little more difficult to maintain because it is more prone to fingerprints.
Whether as a front accent, a back wall niche or a worktop: stone and the stone look are also increasingly taking their place in modern kitchens.
Real stone is quite heavy, which is why there are now many convincing reproductions or stone veneers. Combined with dark colors, they create striking images. Paired with lighter colors, stone accents look very natural and provide an optimal balance to an otherwise very plain and straight atmosphere.
Also popular in modern design kitchens: metal with a vintage look. Specially treated metals give kitchens an industrial-chic look. Handleless kitchens look particularly clean and modern. Doors and drawers are fitted with angled handles or recessed handles. Modern push-to-open or sensor technology is also used here.
If you don’t want to go without handles, there are plenty of concealed handle solutions available. Narrow handles, shiny chrome, understated matte black – there are so many options.
Depending on the choice of material, the look of a modern kitchen can vary greatly. White and wood combinations look fresh and inviting, dark colors and high-gloss fronts look particularly elegant. Using concrete, stainless steel, stone or glass, the kitchen will become an unusual design model.
In modern kitchens, high-tech equipment and innovative solutions play an important role, as they emphasize functionality. Downdraft hoods, retractable sockets, cabinets with a suspended appearance or motorized door opening function all fit into the modern, almost futuristic approach of the modern kitchen.
The latest technology in modern kitchens
Today’s modern kitchen technology focuses not only on functionality, but also on energy efficiency. Behind the futuristic frontiers often lie equally future-proof technologies. Electric ovens with convection capabilities should be standard today as they can operate at lower temperatures. Ovens with built-in grills or built-in microwaves offer luxury. But it’s not just ovens that are used regularly; other appliances should do the job as reliably and conveniently as possible.
Dishwashers are now a common sight in many homes. There are significant differences in terms of functionality and power consumption. Fridges and freezers run around the clock all year round, and modern technology is particularly useful here to reduce the cost of power consumption. Special compartments for fresh meat and vegetables ensure optimum cooling and help to keep food fresh for longer. Refrigerators with openings for beverage compartments or ice and water dispensers offer special convenience.
Kitchen planning tips
So if you value modern technology and individual design, then a modern kitchen is just the right choice for you. Now you can start planning. Measure your space carefully. Include windows, bay windows, connectors and doors in your plan. Once the floor space has been determined, you can contact one of our professional designers and our 3D planner can provide you with the most storage space for your kitchen. Having a cooking island in the middle of the room is on trend. However, you will need a lot of space and connections located in the middle of the room.
L-shaped kitchens and U-shaped kitchens are particularly practical due to short working distances and ample storage space. These are named after the arrangement of kitchen cabinets and appliances. When viewed from above, they form an L- or U-shape. By utilizing one or two corners of the room, no valuable space is wasted. Kitchen units (also known as modular kitchens) are perfect for small kitchens. Here, the most important functional elements – storage, preparation, cooking, cleaning – are compactly arranged.
Create a modern kitchen with ease
By deciding to build a new kitchen yet? You have taken one of the most important steps. Now it’s best to go ahead and contact us for a staff videoconference tour of Livranger’s extensive cabinetry line to get yourself inspired by the latest materials, colors and trends. Modern kitchens naturally include the latest technology. Our kitchen equipment is state-of-the-art and can help you save energy. Our kitchen experts will be happy to answer all your questions about your new kitchen; from the initial idea to the construction. With a kitchen from Livranger, you can count on quality and years of experience. Our team of professional kitchen planners and expert fitters will make your kitchen dreams come true! Arrange a consultation appointment directly with us, which is, of course, free of charge for you.