# If you're hoping to create a more modern, contemporary look in your kitchen, the cabinets you choose can make or break the feeling you're striving to achieve. Modern kitchens feature a wide range of elements from natural products to plastics, but all the items in a modern kitchen share one key element--simplicity of design.
Keep it Clean
# For a truly modern set of cabinets, focus on keeping it clean. Choose cabinets with a simple, basic geometric shape, such as a square or rectangle, and skip the extra detailing on the door. Pick a flat door instead to keep the simple, sleek lines of the modern design aesthetic intact. Use hardware on the doors that maintain the modern look, such as simple, straight chrome pulls or knobs.
Go With Metal
# To create an ultra-modern look, go with metal instead of traditional wood cabinets. You can find new metal cabinets in a wide variety of colors and designs, or if you have simply-shaped cabinets already, cover the cabinets in metal sheets, like stainless steel. For a more unusual look, search for old, historic metal cabinets at used building supply stores and refinish them to give your kitchen a modern look with a touch of the past.
Color it Up
# To balance out the clean lines and metal used in modern design, color up your cabinets. Add bold-colored cabinets or cabinet doors to the space to create contrast. For a touch of hidden color, paint the inside of your cabinets a different bold color, like yellow. Need a splash of color as an accent? Add colored-enamel pots and pans in a bold color, like red, to hang on the wall in place of a cabinet or two.
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