Kitchen Styles

Contemporary kitchens tend to be described as modern, minimalist and geometric. The characteristics include horizontal lines, asymmetry and a lack of molding and other ornamentation. Materials often are man-made rather than natural: stainless steel, laminate, frosted glass inserts, concrete, linoleum, chrome and lacquer. Contemporary encompasses styles from the 1940s to the present, with Europe—especially Italy, Germany and Scandinavia—leading the way. Contemporary Kitchens

Country kitchens are cheery and welcoming, with light and/or bright colors, painted and glazed cabinets with wire or metal inserts, woven baskets, bead board panels, floral motifs, and decorative shelving and molding. French Country, English Country, Tuscan Country, cottage, farmhouse and garden are popular country styles that share a handcrafted, homespun look. Country Kitchens

Country Kitchens – Country French

Country Kitchens – English Country

Rustic kitchens often have a regional American flair: Adirondack, Southwestern, Mountain West or Pacific Northwest, for example. Others resemble a lodge or log cabin. Common characteristics include cabinets in knotty pine, hickory or alder; ceiling beams; and warm, rich shades of brown, red, green and yellow. Common characteristics include cabinets in knotty pine, hickory or alder; ceiling beams; and warm, rich shades of brown, red, green and yellow. Rustic Kitchens

Traditional kitchens have a formal, elegant look characteristic of American and European homes of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Traditional kitchens have a formal, elegant look characteristic of American and European homes of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Design styles within this category include Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian, Federal, Regency, Italianate, Early American and Neoclassical. Expect to see more ornate molding and trim; elegant cabinets in cherry, walnut and mahogany; and antique fixtures and appliances. Design styles within this category include Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian, Federal, Regency, Italianate, Early American and Neoclassical. Expect to see more ornate molding and trim; elegant cabinets in cherry, walnut and mahogany; and antique fixtures and appliances. Traditional Kitchens

Old World Kitchens Old World kitchens—with their large hearths or cooking grottos and distressed, unfitted cabinets—trace their look to pre-17th century Europe. Old World encompasses a wide range of design themes, including Tuscan, Mediterranean, medieval, Castle, French Chateau, Italian Villa, and Normandy or Dutch cottage. Old World kitchens—with their large hearths or cooking grottos and distressed, unfitted cabinets—trace their look to pre-17th century Europe. Old World encompasses a wide range of design themes, including Tuscan, Mediterranean, medieval, Castle, French Chateau, Italian Villa, and Normandy or Dutch cottage. Think natural materials such as stone floors, mosaic tiles, brick or plaster walls and pewter or copper accents. Think natural materials such as stone floors, mosaic tiles, brick or plaster walls and pewter or copper accents.

Old World Kitchens

Transitional Kitchens Transitional kitchens include elements of both traditional and contemporary design. Eclectic in nature, they mix natural and man-made materials as well as finishes and textures. For example, an Arts & Crafts or Shaker kitchen can be made transitional rather than traditional by lightening the color palette, adding bamboo flooring, and showcasing appliances rather than hiding them with panels. For example, an Arts & Crafts or Shaker kitchen can be made transitional rather than traditional by lightening the color palette, adding bamboo flooring, and showcasing appliances rather than hiding them with panels.

Transitional Kitchens

Contemporary Modern – Euro Kitchens Contemporary, Modern and Euro-Style are all terms used to describe kitchens of the Contemporary Kitchen Style. The main characteristics of the Contemporary Kitchen Style are clean sleek lines and a minimal amount of cabinet detail. Strong emphasis is placed on accenting linear, horizontal lines. The frameless cabinetry construction method is used and commonly features a flat panel or “slab” style door and drawer front.

Cabinet finishes in this group can run the gamut from a simple white to reds, blues and greens and nearly any other shade you can imagine. Hi gloss automotive finishes can be used to provide a very contemporary futuristic look. Wood veneer door styles are found in the Contemporary Kitchen Style as well and can offer a warmer less stark feel. A wide range of countertops work well in this group – granite, stainless steel, glass and manufactured stones all work well here. The most widely used sink in the Contemporary Kitchen Style is stainless steel. Contemporary Modern – Euro Kitchens

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