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18 Kitchen Styles That Will Make an Impact

Modern eat in kitchen with an oval wooden table and upholstered chairs

Britt Design Studio

Gain inspiration from these kitchen styles and transform the heart of your home. Whether you're planning a full kitchen remodel or just want to make a couple of design tweaks to give the space a refresh, these beautiful kitchens provide ample ideas.

Learn what materials, color schemes, and design elements go with what style and how to incorporate them into your kitchen for ultimate warmth, comfort, style, and function.

Here are 18 popular kitchen styles to know.

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    Farmhouse Kitchen

    Farmhouse style kitchen with off-white cabinets and a butcher-block island

    Jessica Nelson Design

    A farmhouse style kitchen exudes warmth and comfort. Take cues from this beautiful space and go with simple shaker-style cabinets and antique brass hardware, a combination of pendant lights and wall sconces, some shiplap on the walls, and a butcher-block island.

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    Traditional Kitchen

    Traditional kitchen with marble range hood cover and shiplap covered ceiling

    JK Interior Living

    A traditional kitchen highlights timeless materials such as marble and chrome. Instead of following trends, choose a neutral color palette and invest in quality hardware and lighting that will stand the test of time.

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    Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

    Mid-century modern style kitchen with green subway tile and wood cabinets

    Jessica Nelson Design

    Take inspiration from mid-century modern style and opt for a simple and streamlined kitchen design. It emphasizes clean lines and quality materials such as natural wood. Switch things up with a stacked vertical tile arrangement and stick with matte black hardware and fixtures.

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    Modern Industrial Kitchen

    Open kitchen with glass pendants, black subway tile and exposed wood ceiling beams

    Kate Marker Interiors

    Channel modern industrial style in your kitchen with a neutral color palette and mixed materials.

    A black subway tile backsplash extends to the ceiling and sets a cool backdrop for stainless steel appliances and statement polished chrome fixtures. Glass pendant lights highlight a large wooden island, whose warmth is emphasized with woven counter stools and echoed with an exposed wood ceiling beam that's characteristic for this style.

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    Open Floor Plan Kitchen

    Open floor plan modern kitchen and dining room

    Laura Brophy Interiors

    An open floor plan is a great way to connect the kitchen with the rest of the living space, both practically and visually. Continue design elements from the dining and living room in the kitchen for a unified space and echo colors and materials for cohesion.

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    Eclectic Kitchen

    Eclectic kitchen with a tropical wallpaper behind floating shelves and an island with leather counter stools

    Casa Watkins Living

    Have fun with color and pattern and embrace eclectic style in your kitchen. Do so through a vibrant wallpaper or backsplash, a graphic floor tile, a displayed collection of dishes, vintage-inspired seating, and statement light fixtures. They should give the kitchen a collected-over-time appearance.

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    Contemporary Kitchen

    Contemporary kitchen with white cabinets and island and a wooden counter stool

    Tina Ramchandani

    Stick with solids when it comes to color, material, and design in a contemporary-style kitchen. Extend upper cabinets to the ceiling, add interest with a waterfall island, and keep displays at a minimum for a clean and streamlined approach.

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    Minimalist Kitchen

    Minimalist kitchen with wood cabinets and exposed bulb pendants above the island

    Michelle Boudreau Design

    Stay away from overly ornate shapes, highly decorative tile, and over-the-top lighting and hardware if you're going for a minimalist kitchen design. Use plain cabinet doors with simple hardware, add streamlined seating and lights, and keep surfaces clutter-free.

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    Modern Kitchen

    Modern kitchen with black and white pendants above a waterfall island with counter stools

    Kate Marker Interiors

    A modern kitchen emphasizes clean lines, a streamlined design, and a cohesive color scheme. Add natural wood tones for warmth and contrast to white walls, and opt for black window frames, fixtures, and hardware for an updated look.

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    Transitional Kitchen

    White kitchen with a dark wood stained kitchen island and upholstered counter stools

    Britt Design Studio

    If your personal style lands somewhere between modern and traditional, a transitional kitchen is the perfect fit. It stays true to classic style while incorporating more modern elements through accessories such as seating, lighting, and window treatments.

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    Coastal Kitchen

    Coastal kitchen with light blue cabinets, glass pendants and rattan counter stools

    White Sands Design and Build

    For a relaxed aesthetic, give your kitchen a coastal style makeover with light blue cabinets, statement brass hardware, and visually light glass pendant lights. Add texture with woven counter stools and a jute runner rug, and keep the space open and airy with crisp white walls and trim.

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    All-White Kitchen

    Kitchen with white cabinets, backsplash, and countertops

    Gray Space Interiors

    An all-white kitchen is classic, but doesn't need to be boring. Dress it up with an interesting tile backsplash, statement cabinet hardware, and a custom range hood cover.

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    Cottage-Inspired Kitchen

    Cottage-inspired kitchen with cream cabinets, black countertops, and brass hardware

    Whittney Parkinson Design

    A cottage-inspired kitchen is the epitome of charm and character. If a full renovation is not in the budget, incorporate this style into your existing kitchen by adding a shiplap backsplash, painting cabinets a warm, off-white color, and replacing a couple of the doors with glass fronts.

    Display a collection of glassware or copper pots and hang kitchen-inspired vintage art for a quintessential cottage aesthetic.

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    Eat-In Kitchen

    Modern eat in kitchen with an oval wooden table and upholstered chairs

    Britt Design Studio

    An eat-in kitchen adds extra function to the room, providing a space to eat, relax, or do homework. Make sure to leave enough clearance around the table to allow for unrestricted movement and use it as an opportunity to incorporate a statement pendant light and beautiful chairs that elevate the kitchen.

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    Modern Rustic Kitchen

    Modern rustic kitchen with vaulted wood ceiling and stone wall

    Leclair Decor

    Incorporate a wood ceiling and a stone wall in a modern kitchen for a modern rustic twist. Stick with a neutral color palette and clean lines, and warm up the space with cozy touches such as a small table lamp on a countertop and comfortable upholstered seating.

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    Mountain Cabin-Inspired Kitchen

    Kitchen with dark cabinets and countertops, rustic wood accents and a stone wall

    Jessica Nelson Design

    Turn your kitchen into a mountain cabin-inspired retreat with raw elements such as wood beams and a stone wall, and a dark and moody color scheme. Opt for wooden window frames to emphasize the nature-inspired style and incorporate open shelving for a casual look.

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    Updated Craftsman Kitchen

    Kitchen with craftsman features like wooden windows and arched door

    Jessica Nelson Design

    For an updated craftsman-style kitchen, celebrate quality craftsmanship with natural wood door and window frames, then modernize the room with more streamlined cabinets and decorative hardware. Continue the updated feel with crisp white walls and a luxurious marble backsplash.

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    Coastal Farmhouse Kitchen

    Modern coastal farmhouse kitchen with off white cabinets, black sconces, and rattan counter stools

    Calimia Home

    Merge coastal and farmhouse styles in your kitchen for a warm and inviting space. Set a neutral backdrop with white walls and cabinets, create contrast with matte black wall sconces, and incorporate cozy textures with woven counter stools and window shades.