20 Minimalist Kitchen Ideas to Inspire Your Inner Zen

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Welcome to our site where you will find beautifully minimal and serene decorated kitchens. Minimal design is not only eco-friendly and cost-effective, but it can also be calming and so beautiful. It is a way of living that is clutter-free and allows you to focus on a life of simplicity. 

In order to come up with the very specific design ideas, we create most designs with the assistance of state-of-the-art AI interior design software.

Be sure to scroll through our curated interior photos so you can read all about the details of each design. We hope to inspire and ignite creativity on your design journey.

1. Japanese-Influenced Minimalist Kitchen

This is a close look at the long and narrow kitchen with a minimalist design of wooden panels and white kitchen island topped with modern pendant lights.

This just completed Japanese influenced narrow kitchen with a minimalist design of wood panels and wood floors is simple but functional. Flat modern pendant lights hang above the island at the eat-in-kitchen area. Chrome hardware adorns the cabinets and drawers and knobby wood us used for the pantry. 

2. Color-Block Minimalist Kitchen in Spain

This is a look at the minimalist kitchen that has a pure white kitchen island across from the large wooden modern structure that has cabinets and embedded appliances.

This gorgeous minimalist kitchen is located in Spain and features light wood wall cabinets and a white island. Chrome and black hardware adorn the cabinets in this two-tone kitchen with beige tile flooring. A relaxed and modern seating area in the corner shows a gray sectional and fireplace, where you can cozy up to, while the chef cooks a delicious meal.

3. Rich Woods & Modern Minimalism Kitchen

This is a close look at the minimalist kitchen that has consistent dark marble tones on its kitchen island, floor and cabinet structure contrasted by the white ceiling.

This  minimalist kitchen boasts rich dark wood cabinets and gray stone flooring, that creates a moody and modern vibe. The cabinets are flat front and hide all the dishes and pantry well. Thin light strips hang from the ceiling in place of traditional recessed lights. A single pendant light hangs over the island for task lighting and sheer drapes adorn the window. 

4. Minimalist Kitchen in the South of France 

This is a simple and bright minimalist kitchen with a white ceiling and a skylight that brightenes the large white kitchen island topped with a black countertop.

You would never think this bright minimalist kitchen is located inside a home in the south of France. Tall white ceiling with a skylight makes the space feel larger and lighter. Black hardware accents throughout, including the pendant lights, contrasts well against the white floors and cabinets. 

5. Contemporary White Kitchen

This is a close look at the minimalist kitchen that has a large white modern kitchen island that pairs well with the built-in white cabinetry lining the walls.

This is a bare-boned minimalist kitchen that has a large white modern island and prep station, which pairs well with the gray concrete floors. There are no accessories or appliances sitting out in this design, just the function of hidden storage. 

6. Beautiful Portland Minimalist Kitchen

This is a look at the eat-in kitchen with consistent black elements to its dining set and kitchen island brightened by the glass walls and the white ceiling.

Beautiful eat-in kitchen with a lush view in Portland, Oregon. The black cabinetry and dining table create a moody but incredibly stylish element to the overall design. The gorgeous herringbone floors pair well with the dark tones and the glass doors let all the natural sunlight inside. 

7. Modern Connecticut Kitchen

The kitchen has a large kitchen island in the middle of the tiled floor. On one side of the kitchen island is a large wooden structure that houses wooden cabinets and the embedded appliances.

The kitchen has a large kitchen island in the middle of the tiled floor. On one side of the kitchen island is a large wooden structure that houses wooden cabinets and the embedded appliances.

8. Moody Industrial Kitchen

This is the modern kitchen with consistent gray metallic tone on its island, cabinetry, backsplash, ceiling and its large vent hood. The far wall is lined with hanging pans.

This industrial moody modern kitchen, looks like the type of design you’d see in a hip Japanese restaurant. Dark gray metallic tones on the island and custom cabinetry compliment the gray flooring. The backsplash is made of hanging pots and knives which can be grabbed to use a moments notice. 

9.  Mid-Century Inspired Minimal Kitchen

This is a close look at the kitchen of the house with a glass wall that brightens the white ceiling, white flooring tiles and white countertop of the island that matches the cabinetry.

This mid-century style kitchen is set off from the courtyard that houses a beautiful pool and lush garden. Rich wood cabinets and marble countertops are paired with the white terrazzo flooring. Tons of natural light streams in through the entire window wall. 

10. Modern Italian Minimalist Kitchen

This is a minimalist kitchen with bright white cabinetry that matches with the walls and the kitchen island contrasted by the countertops and modern lighting.

This simple and functional minimalist kitchen features light wood floors and a large picture window that lets in natural light. Bright white cabinets with hidden storage are paired with black accents, such as the small flush lights that hang from the ceiling. The large kitchen island makes food prep and cooking easier and there are stools for you to eat-in. 

11. Organic Slovenia Modern Kitchen

This is a close look at the kitchen that has consistent wooden cabinetry that matches the kitchen peninsula topped with a concrete ceiling.

This organic and modern  kitchen features beautiful wood cabinets that are framed in black with perforated pantry doors. Sleek black dual wall ovens are installed vertically behind the island and drapes adorn the windows which add warmth to the space. The concrete ceiling keeps the room cool and pairs nicely with the wood floors. 

12. Stark White Portugal Kitchen

This is a bright white eat-in kitchen with consistent white modern tones on its cabinetry and breakfast nook brightened by the natural lights of the glass wall.

The floors and walls blend into the stark white cabinets in this bright and airy minimal kitchen.  An eat-in area in the center of kitchen  is functional and paired with a neutral rug which warms up the space. Tons of natural light streams in through the windows that lead onto the outside deck, where you can dine alfresco.

13. Pop-of-Blue Contemporary Kitchen

This is a close look at the long and narrow minimalist modern kitchen with white cabinetry on both sides complemented by the blue ton of the ceiling and far wall.

The pop of blue in this minimalist galley kitchen makes quite a splash. The white cabinets on both sides complement the dark tile floors and blue accent wall. The appliances are sleek and minimal and all the cabinets have flat fronts so there is no hardware, just smooth surfaces. 

14. Wood & White Minimal Kitchen

This is a full view of the kitchen that has a large white kitchen peninsula across from the white modern cabinetry that houses the cooking area with its own alcove on the far wall.

This is a full view of the kitchen that has a large white kitchen peninsula across from the white modern cabinetry that houses the cooking area with its own alcove on the far wall.

15. Contemporary Korean Kitchen

This is a full view of the eat-in kitchen that has a tall cathedral ceiling with skylight that brightens the white cabinetry contrasted by the dark island.

This is a full view of the eat-in kitchen that has a tall cathedral ceiling with a skylight that brightens the white cabinetry contrasted by the dark island.

16. Industrial Ukraine Kitchen

This is a close look at the minimalist kitchen that has structures and cabinetry matching the walls and ceiling that hangs a row of pendant lights over the rustic countertop.

This is a close look at the minimalist kitchen that has structures and cabinetry matching the walls and ceiling that hangs a row of pendant lights over the rustic countertop.

17. Scandinavian Minimalist Kitchen

This is a close look at the minimalist kitchen with bright white cabinetry to match the countertop of the kitchen island and the vent hood that stands out against the beige backsplash.

This is a close look at the minimalist kitchen with bright white cabinetry to match the countertop of the kitchen island and the vent hood that stands out against the beige backsplash.

18. Nordic-Style Portugal Kitchen

This is a long and narrow eat-in kitchen with a minimalist design of white cabinetry on both sides topped with a wooden beamed ceiling and a small table in the middle.

This is a long and narrow eat-in kitchen with a minimalist design of white cabinetry on both sides topped with a wooden beamed ceiling and a small table in the middle.

19. Czech Republic Modern Minimal Kitchen

An empty kitchen with a minimalist design.

This is a house kitchen with a minimal design that showcases the large built-in cabinetry structure on the side.

20. Light & Airy Beach Kitchen

Light and airy vibes only in this beach-side white minimalist kitchen. Flat front cabinets that hide all your tableware and appliances and light wood floors that contrast against the white. A long island for prep space with 2 wood stools for eating-in and enjoying the view of the lush garden outside. 

 

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