There is nothing more exciting and satisfying than remodeling parts of your house. New styles and design offer infinite possibilities for new bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and specialty kitchens. Kitchens are the second most used room in a house, after the bedroom. The comfort level in your kitchen is pivotal for anyone to be able to enjoy their home. That being said, modern kitchen designs have many goals. These include enhancing your home’s visual appeal, making your kitchen more practical and increasing the resale value of your house, just to name a few. Remodeling your kitchen has a fashion and art side to it. Here are a few design ideas to make sure your kitchen is perfect for you.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen Designs
When remodeling your kitchen you must think about every detail and how they fuse with each other to create a specific look. Traditional kitchens, for instance, have a formal look. The elegant designs are inspired by traditional European designs. It gives a feeling of 18th and 119th-century homes. Traditional kitchen designs usually feature crown and rope molding, fluting corbels and decor to go with wooden cabinets. Cherry, walnut and mahogany are the most popular types of wood used. Top it all off with appliances and antique fixtures and natural highlights like stone and other natural materials.
Old World
Fans of classic setups and layouts will drool over old world styled kitchens. Reminiscent of 17th century Europe, large cooking hearths and grottos fit perfectly with unfitted cabinets. Kitchen furniture and appliances all become obvious and mix to create this sound look. Raised panel cabinetry often feature dish and chip racks, valence legs and flushed toes with bun feet. Walls are often made of brick or plaster with deep rich colors. Old world kitchens may be classified into a French chateau, Dutch cottage, Normandy cottage medieval and Mediterranean castles just to name a few.
Elegant Country Kitchen
Country
Country kitchen styles are designed to be cozy and homey. They are designed to welcome whoever enters the room, adorned with bright colors and pastel tones. The cabinets are often glazed and painted, with floral motifs and decorative shelves. Checkered, striped and plaid patterns are found around the kitchen adorning chicken wire or metal cabinet inserts. You can top it all off with family antiques and flea-market bargains. Note there are several types of country designs, depending on what area you want to mimic. You can go for traditional American country, French country, English country, the renowned farmhouse, Tuscan country and Swedish country just to name a few.
Beautiful Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen Designs
Rustic kitchen designs are said to be the true American style, and can resemble many regions depending which one you choose. These kitchens are designed to resemble a lodge or cabin often found in summer homes in forests or sitting beside a lake. Adirondack and pacific northwest are the most popular styles and feature wood paneling and ceiling beams. They are often made from knotty pine, hickory and alder wood with leather pulls. Rustic kitchens usually implement warm rich earthy tones like reds, greens and mild yellows.
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