If you just bought a house and want to change the kitchen or simply want to give your current kitchen a facelift, there are two basic kitchen designs that you can choose from: traditional/classic or modern.
If you are not sure what to choose and what sets these two things apart, About Home will help you know more about each of the kitchen style to help you decide:
Traditional or Classic
With a traditional or classic kitchen design, the key attributes are warmth and functionality. When talking about aesthetics, it evokes "warm and fuzzy" feelings and there's an abundant use of organic materials such as wood and stone.
Like the traditional style but want the ease of manmade countertop materials such as Silestone? It shouldn't be a problem. You can find a variety of synthetic countertop materials that mimic stone in Home Depot or similar stores.
A traditional or classic kitchen is also characterized by natural-finish or painted cabinetry, glass doors, exposed wood beams, beadboard, curtained windows, and exposed hinges. The flooring is usually wood, tile or stone.
To add just a touch of modernity, can lights, a stainless steel appliance or two, or a kitchen island are incorporated to the plan.
Basically, a kitchen that is warm and friendly, has natural finishes, and comfortable and practical is a traditional or classic style kitchen.
Modern or contemporary
In a modern or contemporary kitchen, high style is the consideration above all else. This explains the use of unusual and often expensive materials such as stainless steel, manmade countertop materials, as well as granite and marble.
Modern kitchens are criticized for being cold and unfriendly; but what they lack in the warmth department they compensate with highly functional and top-line appliances, as well as expensive furniture and cabinetry.
Basically, a modern kitchen is characterized by functionality, manmade finishes, can lights and drop lights, granite and marble countertops, and that austere, sterile look.
