I think brass is such a fine detail in a modern kitchen. In small amounts it adds just the right amount of sophistication without going overboard into glitz. Lately I've been particularly partial to brass cabinet pulls. The following pulls range in price from $5 to $15, and they're a good starting point if you want to try this look out in your own kitchen:

When Josh and Sarah moved into their lovely home in the Cherry Hill Historic District of Grand Rapids, they customized every nook and cranny to their impeccable style. Together Josh, a graphic designer, and Sarah run the lifestyle blog When Regarding Ruffles, so it's no surprise their house reflects all of their creativity — especially the kitchen! It's bright and cheery with tons of natural light and stylish white cabinets that contrast well with dark grey countertops.

When Kitchn reader Sherri decided to give her 80's kitchen a facelift, she knew she wanted to keep her appliances (they were all under five years old) and the look of the warm oak wood. But a few key changes and the kitchen is now much improved! See the 'After' photos below:

Emily and Ian really wish they could renovate their Austin kitchen, but alas, they're renters. So the next best thing is to paint it a vibrant shade of blue! 

"I always say that if my husband decorated the place, everything would be grey, metal and glass!" says Amy in this recent Apartment Therapy House Tour. We definitely see her husband's influence in their chic industrial-eco kitchen, but Amy — who gravitates toward a "vintage 70s, rock'n'roll vibe and layers of pattern and texture" — has a say in it, too. (Look at the rug!) The result is a modern, clean kitchen that feels stripped of excess yet still warm and inviting. See more photos below:

Lauren Moffat, a New York-based women's wear designer, has a sharp creative eye and strong sense of style. Her 1,600-square-foot Upper East Side apartment is quite spacious and comfortable, with a lovely kitchen. High ceilings, original wood floors, and plenty of natural light give the space a quiet, easy feeling. See another photo below:

Ready to take your kitchen cabinets to the next level? Pull-out shelves may be your answer to a neater and cleaner kitchen. Here are 8 places you can find them:

Julie Morelli and Andy Schwegler are the witty and creative minds behind Chicago based print shop Nourishing Notes and boutique design firm Letterform. Their mission is simple, "We believe there's nothing better than food, family, friends, and laughter." The two met in in design school and have been together for ten years, and married for two. A truly collaborative pair, they share a business, home and love for cooking. I was so excited to be invited to brunch where the couple divided and conquered to cover the table with warm, homemade bread, muesli and a delicious frittata. Our friend designer, Valarie Craig, joined us for a sunny, mid-day meal which truly paid testimony to the company's philosophy.

Andy is from New York and Matt is from Alabama. Despite their varying backgrounds, when they moved in together they were able to combine their love "of all things tattered and weathered with a hint of whimsy." The kitchen has a definite Mid-Century-Modern vibe, with a little "slightly haphazard, Deco-centric eclecticism" thrown in, as Matt told Apartment Therapy in this recent House Tour. More

Mary Lee's Austin apartment is only 300-square-feet, but that hasn't stopped her from making the most of it — particularly in the kitchen. Look at all that artwork! It transforms the space. See more of her little kitchen below, and look out for other sweet details like the mirror above the kitchen sink and the whale dish scrub holder... More