29 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That Are Packed With Style

"When I'm designing a minimalist kitchen, I remove non-essential appliances from the countertops and I always use a monochromatic palette," says New York-based interior designer, Joy Moyler. "It's less for the eyes to focus on and I'd rather see beautiful stonework than a clumsy waffle maker any day!"

"Using pop-up plugs in the counters and inside the cabinets eliminates the need for all those unattractive sockets on your backsplash. This produces a sleek and clean look," says Magon.

"Using invisible hardware creates a streamlined look. Exposed hardware can be distracting or overwhelming," says Magon. Marble tiles in this modern kitchen of a Notting Hill townhouse set the foundation for a cool, clean space.

"Having an adjacent small surface is great for smaller kitchens. It can be used as a prep area, breakfast table, and miscellaneous storage." says Williams. Inside a Gramercy Park apartment, the kitchen’s range is by Wolf, the sink and fittings are by Lefroy Brooks, the cabinetry is by Smallbone of Devizes and the Bertoia barstool is by Knoll.

In this Brooklyn townhouse, the sink is in middle of the island leaving surface space along the perimeter. The kitchen counters are Calacatta Gold marble, the backsplash tile is by Waterworks, the range is by Capital, the stools are from ABC Carpet & Home and the light fixture is by Apparatus.

An Upper West Side Apartment proves that style and practicality can co-exist. The kitchen contains a Bertazzoni oven, a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, and marble counters; the subway tile is from Home Depot and the flooring is oak painted with a custom design.

"Use a ventilation unit that is tucked within a modern, geometric hood," says Williams. Inside an East Hampton kitchen — designed by John Kureck and Doug Jones — you'll find stools by Thomas Hayes upholstered in a Holly Hunt leather, the cabinetry by Bulthaup, a range by Wolf, and the flooring that is antique French oak.

Floating shelves are open and airy in this Pennsylvania home. The cooktop is by Miele, the hood is by Zephyr, the sink fittings are by Dornbracht, the counters and shelving are of Corian, and the pendant lights are by Horne; the floor is local bluestone, and the walls are painted in All White by Farrow & Ball.

The Greek island of Folegandros serves as the perfect laid-back locale for designers Miguel Queda and Simone Ciarmoli's vacation home. Niches are used in place of a backsplash as a home for tabletop items. The kitchen table is by Ciarmoli Queda Essentials, the 1950s chairs are from an Athens flea market, the pendant light is by THPG, and the wall lamps are by FontanaArte.

Aside from a bright pop of color in the flooring, the kitchen of a Florence estate keeps things classic with an all-white palette. The kitchen cupboard and marble-topped Tuscan tables are 19th-century and the flooring is handmade cement tile from Florence.

Inside a Palm Springs home, the swanky decor recalls the glamour of Old Hollywood. Ebonized cerused oaks cabinets are sophisticated and cozy. The kitchen range, hood, and refrigerator are by Viking, the sink fittings are by Grohe, the stools are by BassamFellows.

A former warehouse space serves as the ideal backdrop for San Francisco art dealer Francis Mill to showcase his varied art collections. The kitchen’s cabinetry is by Henrybuilt, the countertops are PentalQuartz, the faucet is by Dornbracht, the stools are by Overgaard & Dyrman and the wall sculpture is by Manuel Neri.