I’m sure y’all have seen those divine looking kitchens on social media and in home decor magazines.

You know the ones that are all white, immaculately clean, and are tastefully decorated for the season? And they still remain minimalist? Well, those kitchens aren’t just for magazine spreads or Youtube videos! In fact, you can create this look in your very own home.

Clutter

The video above is a classic example of an elegant kitchen. Notice that there is barely anything on the surfaces at all, apart from decor items that are placed very deliberately there. The lesson that we can learn from this is that clutter does not mix well with an elegant kitchen and need to be avoided at all costs.

With this in mind, you must resist the temptation to store kitchen appliances and utensils like pestle and mortars, pasta makers, and chopping boards out on display.  After all, what they are really doing is collecting a layer of greasy dust. It makes them less likely to be used for cooking and food preparation.

Also, it is essential to keep on top of organizing, and tidying your kitchen space. To do this, you need to make sure you have enough room built in to hold all of your ingredients and crockery and keep them neatly stored away from view.

Of course, this means how much cupboard space you put in, as well as the way you use it is essential if you want your kitchen to look elegant. The latter being a topic you can get some tips on at housebeautiful.com

Color

Next, you will also notice in the video that elegant kitchens tend to use a monotone or simple color scheme. In fact, white is the color that is featured most prominently in trendy designs. White also can be a smart choice for things like countertops, cupboard doors, and even floors.

You’ll be pleased to discover then, that finding suitable white fixtures and fittings for your kitchen isn’t a difficult task.  In fact, for countertops, white marble is the elegant go-to option, and stores like WorldStoneGroup.com can offer products customized to your specific measurements and requirements. Also, gloss white cabinets are freely available from professional kitchen fitters. Or they can be a DIY option if you are looking to create your elegant kitchen on a budget.

Built-in everything

Lastly, for an exquisite and minimalist look; remember that everything needs to be built in where possible. What this means is that cookers, refrigerators, freezers, and any other kitchen appliance need to be set flush into your design and then covered over with false doors that match your cabinets. Something you can check out thekitchn.com for some great examples of.

This will then provide you with a much more cohesive feel overall, and stop the line of your kitchen being ruined by mismatched. Or even worse, ugly white goods. Something that can really prevent it from looking elegant, even if you get all the other aspects spot on.