From cabinets and countertops to color schemes and functional space, kitchen remodels require you to think about many moving parts. Do you have enough storage? What appliances should you get? How much money can you save by going eco-friendly? How much will all this cost you?

One design aspect you’re probably not thinking about are your kitchen textures. Even if you are, they’re not high on your list.

Kitchen textures are one of the key details that can make a huge impact. Often, your appliances, countertops, and cabinets (depending on your aesthetic) will be shiny and smooth. They’re pretty to look at, but without texture to add contrast and depth, there’s nothing to balance out these surfaces, leaving your kitchen looking flat and stale.

Texture is vital in modern kitchen designs, which are known for their sleek, sometimes monochromatic finishes. Here are a few ways to transform your design with kitchen textures:

Wow with Your Walls

Get artistic by incorporating bold wall designs or murals. Custom wall collages featuring family and friends or textured wall murals are trending right now. You can cover an entire wall, or give your backsplash a “wow” factor.

If you decide to go bold, make sure you commit. Find a design you love and would be excited about making the focal point of your kitchen.

Contrasting Cabinets

If murals are too bold for your liking, play with combinations of contrasting colors and textures when selecting your cabinet doors[2] . Raised panel or shaker cabinet doors can add the depth your kitchen needs.

If your countertops and appliances are also monochromatic, break the monotony with a stark color. You can go classic with white and black, or bold with a more vibrant shade, like turquoise or clementine. Your options are limitless, so let your imagination run wild.

Add Some Distress and Glaze

Unlike in life, distress in design is a good thing.

Adding just a few distressed elements can give your kitchen all the texture it needs. Recycled wood or planks can add a natural feel, while heavily distressed wood for your cabinets and stools will break up your kitchen’s monotony.

Glaze can also add textures to your surfaces. Even just a little glaze can highlight your cabinet’s details and edges, making them appear more than one-dimensional. Glaze is subtle, but effective.

Textured Floors

Hardwood or smooth tiles are popular choices for kitchen floors. However, if you’re looking to add texture to your floors, check out Terracotta or cement tiles. Terracotta tiles add a quaint, old-fashioned element to your kitchen. Cement tiles are incredibly versatile because they’re a perfect fit for kitchens that get a lot of traffic, are kid-friendly, classic, stylish, and new.

Switch Up Your Materials

There are no shortage materials you can incorporate in your kitchen design. Here are just a few of the more common ones:

●     Wood

●     Stone

●     Brick

●     Granite

●     Metal

●     Glass

Mixing and matching these materials can add plenty of texture. When in doubt, ask your designer for insight.