Minimalist kitchen ideas…with maximum style

If you thought minimalist kitchens were only for glossy brochures and Insta-perfect homes, then think again. In fact, all the hallmarks of a minimalist kitchen design – slick, streamlined, clutter-free – work brilliantly for every style tempo and every lifestyle. Yes, even busy family kitchen ideas! Because let’s face it, who doesn’t crave a calm luxury kitchen room to come home to after a hectic day at work. Minimalist kitchens are also a lesson in clever kitchen storage ideas and soothing kitchen colour to lighten and brighten your space. So for a super liveable minimalist kitchen design where you can cook, eat and relax (and so much more), let Roundhouse show you how.

Read on for minimalist kitchen design tips for all.

Refine kitchen colour in a minimalist kitchen

Lesson number one is to choose calm, easy-on-the-eye kitchen colour. Don’t be put off by the idea of a cold minimalist kitchen design. Today’s minimalist kitchens are stripped-back but restful and inviting. Think warm, antique white, putty, almond and linen hues. Of course, pure white kitchens are foolproof for the minimalist mood and perfect for enhancing a light, bright space. But if this is a little too cool for your design tempo, pair with a light grey kitchen island or modern brass taps. Dark kitchen colour also works well for a minimalist kitchen ethos that’s bold and downright daring. Talk to a Roundhouse expert today. Together we can nail minimalist kitchen colour that’s spot on for you and your home.

Streamline kitchen storage ideas

Every beautiful bespoke kitchen from Roundhouse is packed with kitchen storage ideas to organise your space. But for the minimalist kitchen, efficient storage is a golden rule number one for sleek, streamlined and clutter-free kitchen design. Hidden kitchen storage ideas are perhaps the ultimate design tool here. Breakfast stations that close off all your kitchen kit and foodstuffs are a really popular idea. So too are wide, wall kitchen cupboards that open upwards to reveal masses of kitchen storage ideas inside. Our designers are big fans of including pocket door kitchen cabinets in a minimalist kitchen. These slick, hideaway doors open up to reveal a larder with spice racks or a desk zone for a neat, WFH hub. Don’t dismiss open shelving in minimalist kitchen design. Kitchen shelf ideas are a great way to display an edit of pared-back vessels and vases and inject a big dose of personality.

Go handle-free in minimalist kitchen design

Minimalist kitchen design is fuss-free yet liveable. So while Roundhouse designers love adding cool handles and knobs to elevate our British-made bespoke kitchens, for the minimalist kitchen, less is definitely more. Bespoke kitchen cabinets without handles are perfect for enhancing sleek lines, reducing clutter and creating a sense of space. Choose handleless doors that open with a slight push touch – especially in a small luxury kitchen room where cabinets open onto each other. Otherwise, integral handles are the ultimate minimalist kitchen style tool. We can design doors that open with unobtrusive cut-outs or recessed grooves in between the door and worktop. Book a showroom visit today and see our beautiful range of minimalist kitchens in person.

Choose integrated kitchen appliances

Sticking to the sleek silhouette of a minimalist kitchen is key. So it’s a good idea to choose integrated kitchen appliances to maintain the uninterrupted lines of a luxury kitchen room. A bank of built in ovens at eye level is chic and ergonomic. Keep the look beautifully simple with integrated dishwashers and refrigeration hidden behind matching doors. Built-in lighting ideas are also a gamechanger for minimalist kitchen design. Try LEDs fitted invisibly under wall cupboards or recessed into the ceiling. But don’t be afraid to mix things up with simple, clear glass pendants suspended over a bespoke kitchen island.

For more inspiration read our Kitchen trends 2025 blog and find masses of ideas for your dream kitchen