create a modern kitchen with a sleek minimalist design use soft white oak for the cabinetry and island ensuring a smooth matte finish accentuate with matte black handles for a contemporary touch the countertops should be a light maple butcherblock with a subtle polished surface incorporate a stainless steel refrigerator and sink for a modern aesthetic the stovetop is black complementing the appliance features floors should be polished concrete the overall atmosphere is clean and elegant with bright lighting to enhance the open airy feel