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Touring the parade of homes is something we look forward to doing every year. It’s always refreshing to gather new decor and design ideas. As if we don’t already have long running to do list, we always manage to come home with even more ideas to implement in our own homes.

Arguably kitchens are the most important room in a home. But have you ever pondered why?

Household kitchens were once designed solely for preparing and cooking meals. However, over the last few decades the kitchen has become the main hub of the home.

The kitchen is the center of your day to day living. This is one area of the home in which every family member uses on a daily basis. Social gatherings even tend to congregate in the kitchen. In short, the kitchen is a space for creating memories and bonding with those we love.

In this gallery you’ll see beautiful dream kitchen ideas you’re sure to want incorporated into your own home.

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Traditional Twist On Modern

Generally speaking, I tend to lean more toward the traditional look, but there’s something about this kitchen that captivates me.

Black shaker kitchen cabinets with a modern crown detail, french oak floors, white and gold cafe appliances, modern gold pendant lights over the lighting.

The use of shaker style cabinetry creates a timeless look. These simple lines also add character in the crown molding.

Kitchen Ideas: Black shaker kitchen cabinets with a modern crown moulding details, white and gold cafe appliances, double over, microwave and refridgerator.

Talk about luxury with these double ovens. I can only imagine the ease of preparing food for a large gathering. And that finish on these appliances! Matte white with brushed gold hardware. Aren’t they dreamy? I never thought I’d be drawn to white appliances again

Black shaker cabinets with gold hardware, white venthood and a geometric pattern tile over gas stove. The remaining backsplash is white subway tile.

There’s also something about the contrast of light and dark that draws me in. The mix of pattern use with tile and stone along with the colors in this kitchen are divine.

Black stained shaker cabinet with gold hardware, farmhouse with a picture window and floating white shelves.

Then there’s even just a hint of farmhouse with this amazing farmhouse sink and the open shelving. And did you notice the small touch of shiplap look on the vent hood? Are your wheels turning yet?

These kitchen ideas are not only dreamy, but offer a good mixture of blending multiple styles into one space.

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Perhaps you’re drawn to a more neutral color scheme rather than one of high contrast.

Taupe shaker cabinets in the traditional with a modern twist kitchen. Pretty neutral tile backsplash, brown leather barstools and the island with a grey quartz countertop. Modern globe pendant lights over the island.

This kitchen design similarly displays the timeless look of the shaker style cabinetry and vent hood with the modern crown moldings.

Venthood kitchen ideas with a modern shaker look that's painted taupe, neutral tile backsplash and a professional range. Side shaker cabinets feature glass doors.
Dreamy Kitchen Ideas with a full size stainless steel freezer and refridgerator with modern shaker cabinets in a taupe color.

Now if these appliances don’t say high end, I don’t know what will. Just imagine the storage for party platters and serving trays galore.

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Dreamy Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

The kitchen ideas in this modern farmhouse are to die for!

Natural wood finish shaker kitchen ideas with an X detail at the top, white matte and gold cafe appliances, glass pendant lighting over the island with black farmhouse style barstools.

Just look at the details of the cabinetry and the light natural wood tone. There’s so much character in this space!

Do you notice something familiar in this kitchen?

Neutral tile backsplash with marble look quartz countertops, gas cooktop, floating shelves.

Even though this home was farmhouse all the way, notice the hint of modern in their choice of tile backsplash. It creates visual interest and dimension while reflecting light.Yep…those matte white appliances to drool over! They really seem to go with many styles don’t they?

Kitchen island with white shaker cabinets, matte, white cafe dishwasher, marble look quartz countertop, black french door for the pantry and more floating shelves.

The same tile is carried over by the pantry with open shelving.

The mix of matte gold and black finishes really work well together in this space creating the perfect blend of a classy modern farmhouse.

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Here’s another take on similar cabinetry.

Modern Farmhouse style kitchen with natural wood cabinets, black island with black and white globe pendant lights over  the island. Black framed windows add to the modern farmhouse feel. Cognac leather barstools add a modern touch.

This light natural wood tone is light, airy and relaxing.

If you’re tiring of white cabinetry, this is a great alternative.

It’s not too heavy yet creates a calm atmosphere.

Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas include the natural wood open shelving and the irregular white subway tile.

The counter to ceiling tile work really adds character to this space while reflecting light from each side of the room.

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Clever Kitchen Design

I’m kind of partial to these kitchen ideas because this was one of my favorite homes we toured.

Classic Kitchen Ideas with a touch of elegance with upscale white shaker cabinets with glass doors on uppers, French inspired vent hood, a wall of windows above the sink area, black kitchen island with teal barstools.

I love everything about this space from the wall of windows above the sink, the bright white shaker style cabinetry and detailed crown molding.

White shaker cabinets with glass doors on the upper cabinets, French inspired white vent hood with a grey subway tile backsplash in an herringbone design. Professional 6 burner stainless steel range.

Take a look at that amazing mill work!

I love all the details from the curves in the vent hood design, the use of corbels and the stacked crown molding. 

Beautiful white upscale shaker cabinets with an angled kitchen wall. Carrara marble quartz countertops.

Reflective subway tile is also a lovely feature in this space! Installed in a herringbone pattern adds that custom feel.

Dreamy Kitchen Ideas: with a wall of windows over the kitchen sink and in the background your can see the prep sink and butlers pantry. Grey subway tile backsplash in an herrinbone pattern.

Not only does this kitchen design have loads of counter space, the kitchen just keeps going!

Functional Kitchen Ideas with a hidden door to the garage for easily bringing in grocery into the butler's pantry. White shaker cabinets, grey subway tile in a herringbone pattern. second dishwasher and floating shelves over the prep sink.

Wrapping behind the wall is a second sink and dishwasher in this prep space. And who wouldn’t love to have this pass through from the garage to quickly unload groceries?

Not only is it convenient, but it’s concealed behind a cabinet door!

To the far right (I don’t know why we didn’t capture a photo!), there is floor to ceiling cabinetry panels that lead into a hidden pantry that extends behind the rest of the kitchen.

Talk about tons of storage and wiggle room in this kitchen! There’s no need for bumping into others while preparing food or doing the dishes.

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Luxury Kitchen Ideas

Dreamy Kitchen Ideas with gold cabinet pulls, and stunning gold and glass pendant lighting over the island. Off white shaker cabinets.

Anyone else drawn to this floor to ceiling cabinetry? The fridge is concealed in the center cabinetry with loads of surrounding storage.

Seeded glass cabinet doors with a curved X details with gold pulls.

The detailed curves and seeded glass doors add so much character to this cabinetry.

White shaker cabinets with luxury gold cabinet pulls.

This kitchen design takes prep space to a whole new level!

Nestled behind the kitchen with two entry points, this prep space offers a sink, dishwasher, fridge, oven, microwave and wine cooler.

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What kitchen ideas are you dreaming of incorporating into your home?

My dreams might involve a full kitchen remodel!

There are so many clever ideas. We hope you enjoyed some of our favorites.

Be on the lookout for more of our favorites from this years tour of the parade of homes!

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