The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

Minimalist kitchens are streamlined andclutter-freespaces that are easy to clean and maintain.

Check out these minimalist kitchen ideas for inspiration.

A pair of hanging metal pendant lights draw attention to the vaulted ceiling.

Minimalist kitchen ideas

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

Classic French oak flooring in a herringbone pattern runs throughout the apartment.

Lacquered white cabinetry and silver cabinet pulls and hardware keep it feeling immaculate and sleek.

Metal accents on the casement windows and overhead pendant lights define the space.

minimalist kitchen with skylights

deVOL Kitchens

A neon lightning bolt mounted to the oven vent adds a lighthearted touch.

Accent With Copper

Add warmth to a minimalist interior with copper metal accents.

Elevate Small Kitchen Design

Elevate a minimalist kitchen with design classics.

minimalist parisian kitchen

Design byLeymarie Gourdon Architectes/ Photo byBCDF Studio

Choose One Accent Color

Choosing a single accent color will energize an all-white minimalist kitchen without overwhelming.

Add Glamour With Gold

JLA Designs

There’s no reason a minimalist kitchen can’t be glamorous.

Include Closed Storage

Add plenty of closed storage to keep a compact galley kitchen fromfeeling cluttered.

minimalist beach house kitchen

Fantastic Frank

The cabinetry in thisgalley-style kitchenfrom Fantastic Frank is clad with oak that adds warmth to the pass-through space.

Try a Full Wall Backsplash

Energize a minimalist kitchen with a full wall ofstatement tile.

Augment the Light

Kara Mann

If your minimalist kitchen lacks natural light, add integrated lighting.

minimalist midcentury modern kitchen

Design bySarah Sherman Samuel/ Photo by Nicole Franzen

Add Retro Touches

Add retro touches to a minimalist kitchen to make it feel inviting.

Add a Touch of Warmth

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Christy Q.

A pared-down palette of white and gray is warmed up by a sculptural pendant light with a brass finish.

minimalist John Pawson kitchen

Design byJohn PawsonforLiving Architecture/ Photo by Jack Hobhouse

Use Earth Tones

Warm up a white minimalist kitchen withearth tones.

Add Soothing Colors

A minimalist kitchen doesn’t have to be neutral.

What is the best small kitchen layout?

all-white minimalist kitchen

Fantastic Frank

The best small kitchen layout is adapted to your floor plan and includes an efficient work triangle.

How do you make a kitchen look minimalist without renovating?

Keep your color palette understated and cohesive to reduce visual clutter.

industrial-style minimalist kitchen

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byReid Rolls

Dont be afraid to leave countertops clear until you need them for food prep.

How do you make a clutter-free kitchen?

Eliminate all but the essential by recycling or donating unused orduplicate items.

minimalist kitchen with white brick and reclaimed wood

Design byEmilie Fournet Interiors/ Photo by Caitlin Mogridge

Clean your kitchen from top to bottom, and replace only those essential items that you use regularly.

coastal-style minimalist kitchen

Tyler Karu

airy minimalist kitchen

Design byLiberty Interiors/ Photo by Eve Wilson

minimalist kitchen

Design byKara Mann

minimalist kitchen with copper accents

deVOL Kitchens

minimalist kitchen with textured gray walls

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byReid Rolls

minimalist kitchen with midcentury modern decor

Fantastic Frank

minimalist kitchen with industrial style

Design byLeymarie Gourdon Architectes/ Photo byBCDF Studio

white minimalist kitchen with red accents

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byReid Rolls

minimalist kitchen with mixed metal finishes

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byAmber Thrane

minimalist kitchen with marble backsplash

Design bySarah Sherman Samuel/ Photo by Trevor Tondro and Tessa Neustadt

minimalist kitchen with black and white finishes

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byAlexandra Ribar

minimalist kitchen with gold accents

JLA Designs

minimalist kitchen

Design byHandsome Salt/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

minimalist kitchen

Design bydeVOL Kitchens

contemporary minimalist kitchen with ocean view

Maite Granda

minimalist galley kitchen with oak cabinets

Fantastic Frank

minimalist open-plan kitchen

Flourish Interior Design/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

minimalist kitchen with dark blue cabinets

Urbanology Designs

minimalist kitchen with pastel mint green cabinets

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo

minimalist kitchen with oak cabinetry

The Home Consultant

uncluttered minimalist kitchen

Design byStudio Surface/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

minimalist kitchen with colorful pendant lights

Design byDasModandHandsome Salt/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

minimalist kitchen

Design byStudio Surface/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

minimalist kitchen with dramatic accents

Design Lines Signature

minimalist kitchen with integrated lighting

Kara Mann

minimalist kitchen with retro accents

deVOL Kitchens

modern minimalist kitchen

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Christy Q. Photography

minimalist kitchen

Jenn Pablo Studio

contemporary minimalist kitchen

Maite Granda

midcentury modern minimalist kitchen

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Christy Q. Photography

minimalist kitchen with earth tones

Jenn Pablo Studio

minimalist kitchen with gray cabinets

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo

minimalist kitchen with blue cabinets

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo