One of the first questions you need to answer before creating a contemporary kitchen is “What is a contemporary kitchen?” A contemporary style kitchen is generally divided into subcategories. Each of these subcategories consisted of the elements necessary to create a contemporary-style kitchen. Elements in a contemporary-style kitchen have clean edges, a streamlined appearance, and a focus on function over form. Each of these categories presented their own perspective of applying these elements to space.

Our first subcategory is the basics. One of the biggest features of contemporary home decor is the elimination of clutter. The basic subcategory ensures that we include only the essentials of your kitchen space. We’re going to get away from all those cute but unnecessary kitchen accessories. This subcategory encourages only the basic, fundamental pieces needed to function in a kitchen. A big advantage of the basic subcategory is the ease of cleaning. When we have fewer appliances and accessories, the less we have to clean.

The second subcategory is often defined as the “contemporary home.” While we are encouraging a basic kitchen, we have yet to give it a “homey” feel. We would use this subcategory to add small, subtle features to our kitchen to bring it to life. Some examples are paint on the walls, material used on countertops, and tiles. While our goal in this area is to spice up the kitchen, we won’t deviate from our “basic” subcategory by going too far with accessories.

Finally, we have to consider the subcategory of functions. What good is a kitchen if we cannot cook and store food? We have established our foundation for decorating our kitchen with the above subcategories, now we need to consider the tasks to be completed in the kitchen. The time has come to select our appliances and cabinets. While we’d love an eye-catching kitchen, our first goal is to select appliances that will aid in food preparation and cooking. Most of the time, stainless steel or black appliances are used in a contemporary style kitchen.

Recently we are seeing more contemporary style kitchens. If you determine that a contemporary-style kitchen is perfect for your home, consider the three subcategories listed here to create your perfect space.