The kitchen is the heart of every home. From the memories that are made, the food that is eaten, to the plans that are made there, the kitchen is the place in the home that works the hardest.
With countless kitchen styles to choose from and a wide range of finishes and colours available, it can be difficult to decide what is the best option for you and your home.
Modern Style Kitchens
Modern contemporary kitchens often have a very clean & minimal design. They work well in newer builds and contemporary spaces, but the fuss-free design also works well in period properties too, for a minimalist contrast to more ornate features.
Modern kitchen cabinets often feature a slab door design that come in a range of finishes. Modern kitchens also allow the design to be a bit more daring with textured finishes and more vivid colours too. Ultra-matt door finishes are becoming more popular as an alternative to high-gloss kitchen designs.
Handles or Handle-Less?
Contemporary kitchens work well with handles, but can also showcase a handle-less kitchen design with integrated profiles, giving the kitchen a smooth and uninterrupted finish.
Additional features such as profile lighting or floor lighting work well with a contemporary kitchen design to create a wow factor and allow you to change the mood of the room to suit the occasion.
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Modern Worktops & Appliances
When choosing your worktop, a thinner, more compact worktop pairs nicely with a modern kitchen design. Popular choices include ceramic Dekton worktops or Quartz, both will accentuate the sleek lines throughout the room, providing a clean and contemporary finish.
When it comes to appliance choice, black or stainless steel appliances work well within a contemporary kitchen space, as well as stainless steel or matt black sinks and taps too.
Classic Kitchen Styles
Traditional kitchens usually feature cabinets with shaker-style doors. There are a number of shaker kitchen designs to choose from. You can opt for an in-frame kitchen, where the door opens from inside a frame or go for a more simple lay-on shaker design. Some shaker doors also feature beading detail to create an elegant, classic feel.
Classic Muted Tones or Colourful Combinations?
Available in wooden or painted finishes, classic kitchens are often popular in muted neutral tones, giving the kitchen a country-charm feel. But don’t be too afraid of colour, greens, navy and brighter blues also work well in a traditional kitchen design too.
Combine a shaker kitchen with timber or natural granite to create a warmer feel and add a touch of charm, all helping achieve that classic style kitchen.
The Details
Traditional shaker kitchens contain handcrafted details in every corner, which is where the attention to detail comes in. For this kitchen style, it’s all about the unadorned hardware. Think cup handles and knobs paired with ceramic Belfast sinks & range cookers to create a country kitchen feel.
Classic kitchens work particularly well in period properties or houses with a touch of character, providing a warm and characterful sanctuary, that compliments the rest of the home.
Modern Classic Kitchens
Becoming increasingly popular, modern classic kitchens pair shaker kitchen cabinets styled in a modern way. Or, perhaps mixing shaker & slab doors in the same space.
Combining shaker-style kitchens with modern finishes is a newer kitchen trend, which creates a sophisticated and stylish kitchen space but retains the warmth & character that comes with a more traditional design.
Mixing Kitchen Styles
Modern classic kitchen styles don’t have any strict guidelines to follow but it’s all about the details. Modern classic kitchens bring elements from classic and modern kitchens and combine them as one. So, why not feature fusion of shaker and slab kitchen cabinets or explore mixing painted & timber finishes?
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Whether you’re looking for a traditional shaker kitchen, a contemporary cooking space or a fusion of the two, we can help. Contact us via our form here to discuss your ideas.