Open-plan, with peninsulas, islands, in different styles, large and small. This selection of kitchens we've prepared to kick off the year is full of ideas you can adapt to your home if you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen in 2024. This room will continue to be the heart of the home this season, where we spend time with family, cook with friends, or enjoy a delicious meal. We've taken some of the ideas shared this year from El Mueble magazine for redecorating this essential home, the "smoke and grease chamber.".
Total white
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If there's one style that never fails, it's white kitchens. Timeless, elegant, clean, and incredibly versatile, white kitchens are a sure bet if you're thinking about remodeling yours. You'll ensure it stays on trend for years to come. And the best part is, they fit any style. With smooth fronts and recessed or push-pull, you'll achieve a modern look. Prefer something more classic? Opt for cabinets with moldings and handles that add character.
Rustic style in blue
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If you love rustic style or want a kitchen with country touches, there are plenty of stylish options. Cabinets with blue moldings and shell-shaped handles make a real statement. And if you add a stunning marble sink, like the one interior designer and restorer Carolina Sánchez Vadillo installed in this kitchen, the result will be pure country charm.
Rustic kitchens are also modern
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Rustic and modern kitchens are a major trend. Both styles have been updated to merge, creating spaces that combine the warmth of rustic design with the convenience of modern style and its innovative gadgets (smart refrigerators and ovens, extractor hoods hidden in the countertop, etc.). Smooth wooden fronts with black handles are a good example of this stylish combination that brings out the best of both worlds.
With peninsula
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While we love kitchens with islands, those with peninsulas evoke the same feelings, but also make much better use of space. Placing lamps above the peninsula countertop will help differentiate the spaces and better define their various uses, especially if the kitchen is combined with the dining room or living room.
Walnut is used in the kitchen
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Walnut is another finish that has made a strong comeback in kitchens, but with a more modern and contemporary style. Smooth fronts with integrated handles enhance the clean and decorative look of these kitchens. To brighten the space, in this kitchen renovated by interior designer Sandra Vergara, upper cabinets have been omitted in favor of a white natural stone countertop.
Elements that add up to a great style
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There's always room for a small island in an open-plan kitchen like this one. To further highlight its presence, a hanging rack has been placed above it. These types of racks were traditionally used for hanging utensils like pans, pots, or saucepans. But if your kitchen has enough storage space, give it a twist and add some hanging plants like these. The result? Decorative and natural.
The most popular duo
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If there are two finishes that always work in a kitchen, they are wood and white. While the former adds warmth and enhances the kitchen's elegance, the latter is responsible for its brightness and spaciousness. In this kitchen, the wood finish has been used for the island area, while the countertop and floor-to-ceiling cabinets, which are quite prominent, have been left white, making them much less noticeable.
Source: https://www.elmueble.com/
Photos: The furniture.
