Planning a Kitchen Remodel? 6 Common Styles

When thinking about talking on a kitchen remodel, almost everyone starts by looking through magazines and websites, and asking friends for ideas

And then you soon feel overwhelmed.

 

Reclaim your personal vision by considering a space that fits your personality and tastes.

You might have a table or chairs passed down through generations – or that you spotted last week on the showroom floor -- which you want to build around. Maybe you have a favorite color or accent material, like oak or steel. Perhaps you’ve seen elements in different kitchens that you like and would consider in your house – everything from rough wood floors to glass countertops and mahogany cabinets.

At Pulos Design, we will talk through your ideas and concepts together and come up with a design that fits you and your family.

To get started, here are some of the most-sought-after styles being discussed today. Let’s begin with the most common:

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Traditional

Traditional design is visually lush with lots of details collected from varied collections. This style borrows from the 18^th, 19^th and early 20^th centuries, and showcases English and French heritage. Dark wood cabinets at varying heights, with crown molding, distinguish a traditional kitchen that is often decorated with antiques. Travertine backsplashes are common as an accent to this familiar yet rich look.

Transitional

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This is a more relaxed traditional style, reflecting transitions of two kinds. First it represents a fusion of traditional and contemporary looks. Second, a transitional design opens up the kitchen to other parts of the house, and even the garden, encouraging free movement throughout the entertaining area. A transitional kitchen might have a formal island or cabinets, with light colors on the walls, colorful lighting and bamboo floors. It’s a comfortable, eclectic look into which you can fit your family heirlooms.

Contemporary

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This is a combination of traditional and modern styles, but it varies from “Modern” design by being more up-to-date. While a contempory kitchen is sleek and uncluttered, often with metal frames and straight legs, the whole look is rooted in today. Bold artwork (by new artists) goes well on the walls of a contemporary kitchen. Natural materials are sublimated to manufactured elements of stainless, glass or concrete. German and Scandinavian influences mark these kitchens and the elements seen in contemporary designs constantly change with the times.

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Country

Most of us can picture the comfortable country kitchen: An oak table with a basket full of fruit decorating it, chairs upholstered with floral or checked fabrics, handmade pottery and painted cabinets that could be white or brightly colored. Window treatments of chintz, bead board paneling, wide-plank floors and sometimes wall paper complete the farmhouse look.

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Modern

This is a specific architectural movement that developed from the 1920s to the 1950s. If you like a sleek, uncluttered look with a hint of a retro feel, Modern might work for you. Mixing a pop of color with a neutral palette and geometric shapes define a modern kitchen and polished surfaces fit well with this style. High-end appliances, hidden cabinet hardware and clever design elements that hide cooking utensils and other accoutrements stored on the countertops of other kitchens add to the construction cost.

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Industrial

This also is the most bare-bones style, with utilitarian elements that are normally hidden – heating and cooling ductwork, or drainpipes for example -- incorporated with open cabinets and sleek appliances to create a factory, or industrial, feel.

Chef’s stoves and ovens fit comfortably into an industrial kitchen along with flea market finds as accents.

Are you ready to talk about your kitchen design ideas? Email me at cassandra@pulosdesigns.com!