For a great contemporary kitchen, rich wood finishes,
high tech appliances and luxury gloss is the look you need to aim for.
high tech appliances and luxury gloss is the look you need to aim for.
Floor to
ceiling cupboards give you plenty of storage space, leaving the worktops
uncluttered and wraparound surfaces that link the sink, worktop and splashback
look great too.
ceiling cupboards give you plenty of storage space, leaving the worktops
uncluttered and wraparound surfaces that link the sink, worktop and splashback
look great too.
A
transitional kitchen will have elements of contemporary and traditional
design. A transitional kitchen is eclectic and combines manmade and
natural materials, textures and finishes.
transitional kitchen will have elements of contemporary and traditional
design. A transitional kitchen is eclectic and combines manmade and
natural materials, textures and finishes.
A
mission style kitchen might be made transitional by adding bamboo
flooring. A tuscan kitchen might be made transitional by using steel
appliances or having some high tech lighting. You could have a cherry
style kitchen with contrasting paint colours. The sky is the limit with
transitional kitchens.
mission style kitchen might be made transitional by adding bamboo
flooring. A tuscan kitchen might be made transitional by using steel
appliances or having some high tech lighting. You could have a cherry
style kitchen with contrasting paint colours. The sky is the limit with
transitional kitchens.
Transitional fixtures and mouldings are not elaborate but should have some degree of ornamentation.
Traditional
A
traditional kitchen has an elegant and formal look like the European
and American homes of the 18th to the early 20th centuries.
traditional kitchen has an elegant and formal look like the European
and American homes of the 18th to the early 20th centuries.
Features in a
traditional kitchen might include natural materials like stone or wood,
antique appliances and fixtures, raised panel cabinet door styles, rope
and crown moulding, corbels and fluting and cabinets in mahogany,
cherry or walnut.
traditional kitchen might include natural materials like stone or wood,
antique appliances and fixtures, raised panel cabinet door styles, rope
and crown moulding, corbels and fluting and cabinets in mahogany,
cherry or walnut.
An
Italian style traditional kitchen will rely on elegant cabinetry with
onlays, rope moulding and custom carved reliefs. These cabinets are
usually painted cream and have intricate raised panelling.
Italian style traditional kitchen will rely on elegant cabinetry with
onlays, rope moulding and custom carved reliefs. These cabinets are
usually painted cream and have intricate raised panelling.
A
Victorian style traditional kitchen will feature Cathedral arch doors,
raised panels and ornate trims and mouldings. Heavy, dark woods are
usually used for Victorian style cabinets.
Victorian style traditional kitchen will feature Cathedral arch doors,
raised panels and ornate trims and mouldings. Heavy, dark woods are
usually used for Victorian style cabinets.
For
a Georgian style kitchen walnut, cherry or mahogany woods give a formal
finish. Stacked cabinetry to the ceiling, heavy crown moulding and
square panel raised doors are common. Black accents are often seen.
a Georgian style kitchen walnut, cherry or mahogany woods give a formal
finish. Stacked cabinetry to the ceiling, heavy crown moulding and
square panel raised doors are common. Black accents are often seen.
Other
traditional kitchen styles include Federal, Queen Anne, Early American,
Manor, Shaker, Edwardian, Neoclassical, Colonial, Farmhouse, Regency,
Cottage, Cape Cod, Bungalow and Plantation.
traditional kitchen styles include Federal, Queen Anne, Early American,
Manor, Shaker, Edwardian, Neoclassical, Colonial, Farmhouse, Regency,
Cottage, Cape Cod, Bungalow and Plantation.
Rustic
A
rustic kitchen will often feature a regional flair. You will see
leather pulls, knotty alder, hickory or pine, wood panelling, wooden
ceiling beams and rich, warm earthy tones.
rustic kitchen will often feature a regional flair. You will see
leather pulls, knotty alder, hickory or pine, wood panelling, wooden
ceiling beams and rich, warm earthy tones.
Old
World
World
An
old world kitchen should hark back to its pre 17th century European
style. The raised panel cabinetry is often painted and might have
beadboard, cracking, cup and dish racks, bun feet and valence legs.
old world kitchen should hark back to its pre 17th century European
style. The raised panel cabinetry is often painted and might have
beadboard, cracking, cup and dish racks, bun feet and valence legs.
In
an old world kitchen you might see stone floors and walls,
furniture-look cabinetry, mosaic tiles, copper or pewter accents, rich
deep colours, plaster or brick walls and appliances hidden behind
panels.
an old world kitchen you might see stone floors and walls,
furniture-look cabinetry, mosaic tiles, copper or pewter accents, rich
deep colours, plaster or brick walls and appliances hidden behind
panels.
Tuscan
is another old world style. A tuscan kitchen relies on natural
materials. The cabinets will often be cream, earthy or yellow. Other
old world kitchen styles include French chateau, Italian villa, Dutch
cottage, Mediterranean, Castle, Gothic and Normandy cottage.
is another old world style. A tuscan kitchen relies on natural
materials. The cabinets will often be cream, earthy or yellow. Other
old world kitchen styles include French chateau, Italian villa, Dutch
cottage, Mediterranean, Castle, Gothic and Normandy cottage.
Country
A
country kitchen is often welcoming and bright, featuring woven baskets,
painted and glazed cabinets and decorative moulding and shelving.
country kitchen is often welcoming and bright, featuring woven baskets,
painted and glazed cabinets and decorative moulding and shelving.
In
a country kitchen, you might see checked, striped, floral, plaid and
gingham patterns, antiques, handmade items, metal or chicken wire
cabinet inserts, beadboard and calico or chintz window coverings.
a country kitchen, you might see checked, striped, floral, plaid and
gingham patterns, antiques, handmade items, metal or chicken wire
cabinet inserts, beadboard and calico or chintz window coverings.
In
a French country style kitchen you might find oak or cherry cabinetry,
framed cabinets in recessed or raised panels, pantry and plate racks
and decorative shelving.
a French country style kitchen you might find oak or cherry cabinetry,
framed cabinets in recessed or raised panels, pantry and plate racks
and decorative shelving.
In
a traditional English country kitchen the cabinet design is normally
square and accented by curves. Natural cabinets in oak or pine are
popular. A large wooden mantle range hood, intricate moulding and wood
cutouts in valances look authentic in an English country kitchen.
a traditional English country kitchen the cabinet design is normally
square and accented by curves. Natural cabinets in oak or pine are
popular. A large wooden mantle range hood, intricate moulding and wood
cutouts in valances look authentic in an English country kitchen.
For
a farmhouse kitchen, use light or dark stained wood and use heirlooms
or antiques for authenticity. For a cottage kitchen, you can use
driftwood-like finishes for a seaside flavour. For a lake flavour, you
can use darker wood but keep it natural looking.
a farmhouse kitchen, use light or dark stained wood and use heirlooms
or antiques for authenticity. For a cottage kitchen, you can use
driftwood-like finishes for a seaside flavour. For a lake flavour, you
can use darker wood but keep it natural looking.
Other country styles include Swedish country, garden country and Tuscan country.
An
arts and crafts kitchen relies on a natural look with good quality
craftsmanship. Recessed panel doors with thick frames feature in an
arts and crafts kitchen and you can contrast the finish of the door
frame against the panels.
arts and crafts kitchen relies on a natural look with good quality
craftsmanship. Recessed panel doors with thick frames feature in an
arts and crafts kitchen and you can contrast the finish of the door
frame against the panels.
In
an arts and crafts kitchen you might see natural, neutral colours,
clean strong lines, mullioned glass doors, rich woods, stained glass
lighting fixtures and windows and recessed or inset panel cabinet doors.
an arts and crafts kitchen you might see natural, neutral colours,
clean strong lines, mullioned glass doors, rich woods, stained glass
lighting fixtures and windows and recessed or inset panel cabinet doors.
With
a Shaker kitchen, which is similar, you might see beech, maple, birch
or oak veneered wood. Inset flat panel doors go better with a Shaker
kitchen style and you can use wide rails in the cabinet frame.
a Shaker kitchen, which is similar, you might see beech, maple, birch
or oak veneered wood. Inset flat panel doors go better with a Shaker
kitchen style and you can use wide rails in the cabinet frame.
Modern
With
a modern kitchen you should expect slick, polished finishes and modern
windows and timber joinery. Stainless steel is widely used in modern
kitchens. The lighting is normally recessed into the ceiling or halogen
lights can be used.
a modern kitchen you should expect slick, polished finishes and modern
windows and timber joinery. Stainless steel is widely used in modern
kitchens. The lighting is normally recessed into the ceiling or halogen
lights can be used.
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