5 of the best modern kitchen plans from 5 Indian cities

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Contemporary home design prescribes the use of modern kitchen plans when building or renovating a home. However, there’s no single solution when it comes to designing a modern kitchen. Of course, one should look at the latest design trends to decide the colours of the kitchen cabinets, the appliances as well as the materials used for the kitchen countertops.

When watching television shows or browsing through magazines, it’s easy to get an idea of the various modern kitchen design trends, but it’s not easy to know about which of these designs will look good in one’s home. We recommend getting advice from a professional interior architect or interior designer to get advice on the best modern kitchen plans that will suit your home.

What layout is the most popular among ultra-modern kitchen designs? What finishes are ideal for the kitchen appliances? Which colours are trending for modern kitchen cabinets? What colours are the best suited for the counters in modern kitchens? To answer these questions and more, we take you on a tour of kitchens in 5 Indian cities to provide tips on functional features and hottest trends to choose when it’s time to design your kitchen.

Minimalism is an integral part of modern kitchen plans

Gone are the days when kitchens looked cozy and rustic. Today, as homes follow the modern design trend, kitchens need to match the look. Modern kitchen décor is minimalist with very few frills. The look that kitchen planners and interior designers aim for is sleek and sophisticated. This modern kitchen in a New Delhi home is the perfect example.

Neutral colours are a primary feature of the minimalist design style. The tones of grey, white and beige almost blend into each other to create a soothing ambiance in the kitchen. It’s not one of those ultra-modern kitchen designs that make the area look cold and unwelcoming. Instead, the wood on the floor and the clever use of lighting to highlight the backsplash over the stove bring warmth to the area.

One needn’t restrict the use of colour to a single tone. The best part of neutral shades is that they beautifully complement each other. The stove and some of the other built-in appliances are in black to provide contrast. Modern kitchen cabinets with a push-lock system keep the surfaces smooth to enhance the look of minimalism, while simultaneously providing ample storage to keep the kitchen organized and the counters clutter-free.

Modern kitchen plans that play with colour

Designing a modern kitchen doesn’t mean that one can’t use colour to brighten up the ambiance. While darker colours are more suited to large kitchens as they usually make a small space look cramped, one can look at modern kitchen design ideas that use a combination of colours to add interest to the room.

This Mumbai home displays the perfect example of how one can infuse colour into modern kitchen designs for small kitchens. The base cabinets are dark blue, while the wall cabinets are in contrast white to keep the area looking visually light. Both the colours blend with the grey backsplash, while under-cabinet lighting provides illumination for the work counters and adds a decorative element to the ambiance.

Tip: For small kitchens, avoid floor-to-ceiling cabinets. Instead, keep the area between the wall cabinets and the ceiling open to make the area look spacious.

How to incorporate the rustic design to modern kitchen plans

For homeowners who are fans of the rustic design style, it can be brought into modern kitchens with clever design. While most modern kitchen cabinet colours fall within the neutral palette, an interior designer or kitchen planner can provide innovative solutions for including colours and textures that match other designs styles.

In this modern home in Chennai, the cabinets are made of a wood laminate with an unfinished, rustic look. It beautifully blends with the beige flooring and backsplash. The black granite counter introduces a smart contrast. Besides the sleek straight-lined design that is typical of a modern kitchen, the use of ultra-modern kitchen appliances in a stainless-steel finish completes the look.

Tip: An idea for bringing a lighter look to the kitchen is to design cabinets with glass doors for the wall cabinets.  

Storage and functionality are essential features of modern kitchen plans

Modern kitchen design goes beyond aesthetics to include ample storage even within the tiniest of areas. This U-shaped kitchen layout in a Bangalore home shows how it is done. The advantage of a U-shaped layout is that it provides three sides of storage and workspace. Additional storage is included through the top tier of cabinets near the ceiling – perfect for stashing items that aren’t regularly used.

Following the trend of infusing brightness into modern kitchen cabinet colours, a combination of white and red keeps the area looking smart, especially against the contrast of the black counters. The design uses a mix of open and closed storage that is well planned and includes a separate cabinet for appliances with a garage-style rolling shutter to keep them hidden from view. It helps to keep the small area looking clutter-free.

Tip: For U-shaped layouts, use specialized interior systems for the corner cabinets to make the storage easily accessible.

Open layouts are perfect for modern kitchen plans

The open layout for kitchens needn’t be restricted to small homes. It can also work well in a large house or apartment as can be seen in this spacious Hyderabad home. The kitchen is open to the social spaces within the house and has a pooja area incorporated next to it. The colours used for the cabinets include dark wood tones as well as white, which match the furniture and the walls throughout the home.

The simple L-shaped layout provides workspace and ample storage. A combination of laminate and glass-door cabinets bring visual relief to the wall storage. Besides the natural light from the windows above the sink, under-cabinet lighting keeps the counters brightly lit. Built-in LED ceiling lights add to the modernity of the kitchen design. Additionally, this kitchen showcases how lighting can be used for modern kitchen décor ideas for creating highlights. Yellow lighting in the recessed area of the false ceiling adds an interesting touch to the area.

The triangular layout is essential for maintaining better work flow in the kitchen, and if it can’t be incorporated into an L-shaped or U-shaped layout, there’s no harm in placing some of the elements in another area. To provide easier movement in the kitchen and for preventing it from appearing cramped, the refrigerator is pushed against the wall opposite the stove. It can’t be seen from the dining area but is still easily accessible.

As these examples prove, modern kitchen plans can be easily adapted to suit the size as well as the design style of any home. Whether it’s a tiny kitchen in an apartment or a spacious one in a large bungalow, when you’re renovating or designing a new kitchen, it’s possible to infuse it with modernity to match the rest of the house. You can consult one of the professionals listed on homify for advice on the best layout, colours, materials and design for your modern kitchen.

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