Kitchen styles: A guide to find the right one for you
For many people, the kitchen is not just another room in a house but an actual living space where they spend most of their time. Also, it is where the guests are welcomed and the family is reunited, so choosing a beautiful kitchen style will improve the time in this room.
So, if you are tired of your old kitchen, you might need to go through a remodelling. But before looking for alternatives regarding decoration, and kitchen units, you need to choose a style for your cooking space. There are many trends dominating the kitchen decor.
It is very important to go through this process to ensure your kitchen will look cohesive and the elements will match between them. Luckily, there are many kitchen styles you can opt for, so you will not have a challenging time finding something suitable for you.
Here is our guide with the the most popular kitchen styles you can choose for your house. Read on to find more about the Seasonsincolour kitchen too!
Traditional Kitchen
A traditional kitchen is a good alternative for many people, as it is a classic option that will look fantastic even after some years. And if you would want to have a welcoming cooking space that invites you to sit down and enjoy a good meal, or if you love to spend time in the kitchen to cook delicious food for your family, the traditional kitchen may be the best choice for you.
This style looks warm and will create the perfect environment for the family gathering on Sundays or at Christmas time. Plus, the elements of a traditional kitchen have a timeless appeal that will stand the test of time.
The average traditional kitchen has glass-front door cabinets, stained or painted cabinets, white tiles, and decorative mouldings. Also, granite, solid countertops, and hardwood or laminate flooring are important features of this kitchen.
Shaker Style Kitchen
The Shaker style dates back to the 18th century when the Shaker community moved from England to the United States and brought new ideas focused on utility and simplicity.
The main characteristics of a Shaker kitchen are clean lines, balanced proportions, minimal details and square edges. The Shaker style focuses on cabinets, and their designs include just five pieces used to make them, such as the flat inset panel, the stiles on each side of the cabinets, and the rails placed above and below.
Shaker style kitchen by deVOL
It is a simple design, which is essential if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, as you will have an easier time storing your items and knowing where to find each.
The main elements of a Shaker-style kitchen are durable units made from wood (chestnut, maple or walnut), an earth-toned colour scheme, like beige, and simple hardware and knobs.
Country Kitchen
Depending on the other rooms in your house, you can opt for many elements to bring to life a country kitchen, including modern details or rustic ones.
A country kitchen is great as it is warm and focuses on creating a space suitable for welcoming your entire family. It balances comfort with utility, so you will have both a beautiful and functional cooking space.
The elements of this type of kitchen are open shelvings, wide sinks, a spacious kitchen island, vintage handles and knobs and classic flooring. You can create something truly wonderful with these bespoke cabinetry ideas.
When you design this space, you should keep in mind to create a room where you feel comfortable cooking meals for your loved ones for an extended period. Regarding colours, the most considered are pale ones, but you can also add hues of red and blue.
Country kitchen example. Image Credit: Studio McGee
Industrial Kitchen
The industrial kitchen is inspired by a factory's raw and harsh elements, but the unfinished look and metal accents are also suitable for a modern house.
The main features of an industrial kitchen are exposed surfaces, like wood, brick, concrete, or metal, tall windows that let the light enter the space and functional kitchen units. However, owners pair the elements with natural finishes to make this kitchen warmer.
This type of cooking area is perfect for small houses and apartments, and also if you want to create an open-plan kitchen that can be used as a dining space.
Shabby Chic Kitchen
A shabby chic kitchen is a great alternative because you will have a beautiful cooking space that any guests will appreciate. It has old décor and vintage furniture, making the room unique and special.
The term "shabby chic" appeared first in the 1980s and was used to describe areas with a vintage style, a romantic and relaxed vibe, in contrast with the opulent trends of that period.
A shabby chic kitchen - Image credit deVOL
The most popular hallmarks of a shabby chic kitchen are distressed materials, vintage finds, salvaged materials, and timeworn furnishings. Pastels are also very considered, so make sure you opt for a baby blue or soft pink to enhance the room's look.
Also, you can add character by mixing many elements from the other kitchen styles, as there are no rules of what goes together in the shabby chic kitchen. And as you are free to place whatever elements you like, you can really personalise the space to your taste.
Contemporary kitchen
The contemporary kitchen has a design that will let you create a sleek and flawless area where you can play with the finishes. They are opposite to traditional kitchens, which is why they come in bold designs and colours.
Contemporary kitchens have angular and geometrical designs, clean and sleek lines, and elements made from stainless steel or chrome.
Regarding colours, you can free your imagination and opt for vibrant colours, like dramatic blues and bold black, and light ones, like grey and white.
Contemporary style kitchen
Final words - Guide to kitchen styles
As you can see, you have several options from where to choose when you are remodelling your kitchen. Each of these cooking spaces has its own personal features that make them interesting and unique.
This is why you should opt for a kitchen that truly represents you, as this ensures you will love the space for many years. You can also mix and match styles to create something unique to your home and personal taste - like the Seasons in Colour kitchen.
Jenny Kakoudakis likes to blog about interiors. She launched the award-winning Seasons in Colour in 2014. When she is not chasing criminals out of the financial system (her day job), she gets creative by redecorating her own home.
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