Home tour: an organised kitchen
Love the idea of a clutter-free, modern kitchen that doesn’t feel too minimalist? Julia planned a contemporary layout for her cooking and dining space, keeping functionality in mind and using wood and traditional details to add warmth. Here’s how:
Mix & match closed storage
For a streamlined look, use closed cabinets and units to keep tableware and appliances out of sight and worksurfaces clear. Then configure their layout and style to suit you. Julia mixed white door fronts with wooden ones to add warmth and soften the look. “The idea of an all-white kitchen feels too sterile to me,” she says. “Maybe because I’m a nurse!”
Keep it ordered on the inside
Maximise functionality by using drawer inserts and interior organisation. That way, you spend less time hunting around for tools and ingredients and more time enjoying your kitchen. “By keeping most things inside drawers and cupboards, there’s less out on the counters,” says Julia. “The space feels calmer and looks more contemporary.”
If you love different styles, don’t be afraid to combine them, like Julia’s classic sink and tap within a contemporary cooking space. “It was a dream of mine,” she says. “Traditional but not old-fashioned. And very practical!”
Extend with stand-alone storage
Instead of trying to store everything in the kitchen, why not keep dinnerware close to the table so it’s quick and easy to set at mealtimes? “We chose a white sideboard that matches our kitchen so it all feels part of the same space,” says Julia. “As well as storing our plates, it makes a great display surface for artwork and plants.”
Show your personality
Julia’s top tip? “Be as creative as you want to be – if you like an idea then just go for it! My boyfriend Christian and I both like rustic as well as modern, so we made this kitchen to suit us. It reflects who we are – organised but with a love of cosy details.”
We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.
Made by
Interior stylist: Abigail Edwards
Photographer: Lina Ikse
