How To Choose The Right Kitchen Style For Your Home
Style is something that is easy to recognise, but not so easy to describe, particularly when it comes to deciding on an interior design that is right for you.
In terms of kitchen design, there’s dozens of styles you can adopt for your home, nevertheless, you may want to take a little time to consider all of your options before you rush off to the nearest showroom and select a model. The kitchen for many of us, is the heart of the home, so it's important to take the time to consider what you really want from this space.
Your lifestyle and general preferences play a key role in deciding what style you may want to design your kitchen. The things you’ll need to take into consideration include the size of your kitchen, the decorative features, and even the colour pallete as these all work together to define the overall appearance of your kitchen. A way to eliminate some of the stress involved in organising your kitchen renovation is breaking it down into manageable steps. The main categories that you can typically break kitchen design into are, contemporary, traditional, and transitional.
This style of kitchen has a primary focus on functionality, heavily influenced by a modernist aesthetic, allowing for a high degree of livability. Simplicity is key, and it's all about showcasing the space rather than possessions. By definition, contemporary means, ‘in the moment’ and is a stylistic signifier of what is happening right now. If you are someone who generally likes to have their finger on the pulse of trends, this may be a style for you to consider. For 2019, copper features and accent are huge trends, as well as reclaimed wooden features and bold colours. When you have to choose a colour palette for your kitchen, try abiding to the 60-30-10 rule; this entails having 60% in one primary colour, 30% secondary colour, and 10% as an accent colour.
For many this is a popular go-to style, particularly for homeowners whose property is defined by strong historical features such as beamed ceiling features or framed raised panel cabinets. While more contemporary or modern kitchens have a focus on appearing uniform, traditional kitchens tend to allow for more variety and personal touches. The traditional kitchen is perfect for a home that wants to commit to a style for many years.
The difference between traditional and transitional is minor, but important to note; a combination of the two which creates a more personal aesthetic. Transitional kitchens feature the approachable warmth of a traditional look but with the sleek practicality of a contemporary space, creating a highly adaptive and workable space making it a strong choice for homeowners who are reluctant to confine themselves to one specific look.
If you are looking to to give your kitchen an update, whatever your style, at Bells Bath and Kitchen our kitchens have been created for practicality and elegance. Our friendly team will assist you in bringing your vision to life. Established for over 100 years, it's no wonder we are one of the most trusted kitchen and bathroom suppliers across East Dulwich, and South London. Contact us today to learn more about what we can offer you.
