Kitchen Designs
The same space 3 ways + 3 tips for finding your style balance between classic and on trend.
Designing a kitchen that you will love, with or without professional advice can be tough. As you begin researching a new kitchen you will find so many styles and trends that will influence what you like.
We would like to share a few principles to keep in mind, to help filter the information overload and save you time and money.
What you love will always be timeless
If something makes you feel great, and you know that when you step into that space it will bring you joy, then whether it is on trend or out of fashion should not hold too much power when making your choices. So don’t be shy about what you are drawn too.
A professional designer can help you integrate those features into a design that is balanced, cohesive and fitting for the wider home.
Above is a modern, contemporary kitchen that uses a very dark colour on it’s cabinetry and a striking terrazzo countertop and splash back.
Image credit: kitchen design by The Other Road Interiors
Styles can (and should) be mixed
From both a function and a design perspective, often it’s a mix of styles that will provide the most successful client outcome. Different styles will hold different meaning and memory for each of us, and connecting to our preferences can help bring an extra special feeling to a space.
Above is a contemporary kitchen with traditional features, such as the rangehood, neutral palette, wood floor boards and shaker cabinets. The drawer pulls and wall light reference the farmhouse style. While the ceiling lights, integrated fridge and stools are more modern.
Image credit: kitchen design by The Other Road Interiors
Researching the era of the house can be a handy starting point
Knowing what decade your house was built and finding ways to pay homage to that era can be a great starting point for a holistic design scheme that can extend throughout your house.
Above is a contemporary kitchen with modern and mid-century references.
Image credit: kitchen design by The Other Road Interiors
