A minimalist kitchen is characterised by its clean lines and simplicity, offering an elegant, sleek aesthetic in your home. It is the perfect design choice if you want a room that feels modern, spacious and clutter-free. To create a truly minimalist kitchen, you’ll need to organise and conceal all manner of kitchen items, so it is very important your new kitchen is designed with carefully thought-out storage. Here are some useful tips on how to design a minimalist kitchen.

Go handleless
The smooth, flat design of handleless cabinets makes them perfect for achieving a seamless finish. The absence of handles creates a flush surface that maximises space, with plenty of options for gaining interior access that won’t compromise the look of your doors. From concealed hinges to finger-pulls notched out of the door edges, to the latest ‘push to open’ systems, to recessed handles – you’ll get the understated style of a handleless kitchen while maintaining practicality.

Prioritise all types of storage
It is highly likely you’ll have a lot of kitchen items to find space for, which is why storage needs to be a priority to keep the room free from clutter. Luckily there are lots of storage options to choose from.

Pantry cupboards or corner cupboards with bi-fold doors are ideal for hiding away small appliances such as kettles and coffee machines taking up space on your worktop. You could also use pocket doors for feature units – these doors hide away so they don’t intrude into your room. And if you have room for a walk-in pantry, you can opt for a hidden door that blends with the rest of your kitchen units.

Charging drawers for smart devices to keep phones and wires out of sight are ideal for keeping services clear. Other clever space saving solutions include pan drawers, spice rack drawers and the EverydaySafe drawer that keeps your most valuable items secure and away from worktops. Furthermore, consider an integrated waste bin to remove the need for a standalone one. This frees up floor space and helps maintain a minimal aesthetic.

From wide and deep internal drawers and corner carousels to storage for wine and spices, there are solutions for everything in your kitchen, to keep items neatly stored out of sight.

Ditch your kettle
To ensure your worktop is kept clear, invest in a Quooker boiling water tap. A Quooker tap allows you to dispense cold, hot and boiling water, instantly, which means you no longer need a kettle taking up unnecessary room.

Choose a neutral colour palette
Neutral tones are best for creating a light and spacious feel, which is why they are often chosen for a minimalist design. All-white is a popular kitchen colour choice but other colours that work well include cream, grey, soft pinks, beige and greige.

Less is more when it comes to a minimalist design, so use a neutral hue as a base colour to achieve simplicity and a sense of calm. You can also incorporate timber accents to warm up your kitchen design. Scandi-style kitchens are a great example of how mixing light tones with wood can achieve an effective minimalist look.

Opt for a flush induction hob
Choose an induction hob with a built-in extraction fan integrated into your worktop. These stylish hobs are modern, sleek and in keeping with the minimalist look. Plus, these multi-functional hobs overcome the problem of having a separate extractor fan that could take up more room in your kitchen.

Invest in high-quality materials
Minimalism relies on simplicity, so select premium materials like quartz, marble and solid wood to provide visual depth and sophistication without the need for more detailed décor. High-end materials are more resistant to wear and tear, which means your kitchen will maintain its sleek and flawless appearance for longer.

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