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Contemporary Style Kitchen Design

The Industrial Revolution and its manifestations were the greatest forces in the development of Modern Design. From the mass production in the textile industry to the development of new structural systems using iron, wood and glass - modern design emerged and was introduced at Industrial Expositions, such as the Crystal Palace at the London Exposition of 1851. Modular design – prefabrication – is a distinct element of modern design as well as the saying of Mies van der Rohe, the rationalist of modern architecture, “less is more” – meaning that structures are clear, modular and understated. In terms of cabinetry, we think of clean lines vertically and horizontally, slab doors, stainless steel and glass. The general theme of modern interiors is one of contrasts – in textures, materials or color. Color palettes range from pale, neutralized hues to strong, unadulterated primary colors – from overscaled, sprawling patterns to minute, controlled geometric prints or textures.

Traditional Style Kitchen Design

Traditional Design is a result of the influences and characteristics of historical interiors, furniture, ornamental design and architecture. Traditional styles originate from the styles of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Italian Renaissance, the Hispanic, French, English and American Periods of history. Each of these periods have their own distinctions, especially in the area of interior architectural features, also known as trim – the woodwork in a room – baseboard, door and window trim, chair rails, picture mouldings, cornices and coves, mantels, paneled rooms, and built-in cabinetry. A trained design professional knows these periods and the associated colors, furniture, textiles and architectural backgrounds.

Transitional Style Kitchen Design

Today, many terms are used that are really not completely Traditional or completely Modern, thus the term Transitional Design. We are a multi-cultural society and we get influences from everywhere – the West Indies, Bali, American Southwest, Mexico, Tuscany, Key West, and the list goes on. How do we incorporate these influences into today’s interiors? Today’s client does not necessarily want an authentic English period room, but would like to incorporate a family heirloom English cupboard in an edgier, modern kitchen. The look could be accomplished by designing a kitchen with clean lines, featuring a flat-panel five-piece door in a traditional mahogany wood. The beauty of Transitional Design is that it affords the ability to create an eclectic look, pulling from both Traditional and Modern Styles. Transitional Style is emerging as the most popular style today, because it blends the “old” with the “new”.

Conclusion

No matter what your style is – traditional, modern or transitional – it is important that the design is well thought out, executed and the end result is “timeless”. Timeless means of enduring function, style and beauty.