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9. Ah, the wall mounted pivoting arm option. At least this one is tiny and inconspicuous. Since there are no wall cabinets in this sleek kitchen, it works well with the overall design.

Of course, black and white do smooth and minimal particularly well, as evidenced by this kitchen. Tip: Eschew upper cabinets if you prefer a more pared down look. Without them, the kitchen will feel more open and of the moment. More: Kitchen planning tips and decorating ideas

Play with contrasts of black cabinets against white walls and countertops. Doing away with upper cabinets entirely will certainly help with brightness, both in terms of natural light and visual space.

Playing with drawer and counter heights can add more storage space too. Make use of the leftover space beside deep refrigerators by deepening upper cabinets and counters, and taking cabinets all the way to the ceiling. Keep your countertop, island and cabinetry lined up and simple in design. “Linear alignments will make the room feel longer, as there are fewer visual interruptions to catch the eye,” says Ogawa.Shop kitchen storage and organization products

3. Large kitchen drawers. Looking down into a well-lit space is much better than looking deep into a dark cabinet. In this kitchen large drawers have completely replaced cabinets. Just make sure they are all soft close.

slab drawers all the way down... looks contemporary

Galley kitchen with lots of storage and room to move.

Color style, dark cabinets, gold accents