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6 Timeless Kitchen Design & Remodel Ideas
For so many of us, the kitchen is the heart of our home — so when this vital space is outdated or fallen out of style, it can make the entire house feel off-balance. An
updated kitchen that reflects your personality and design taste can bring life and alignment back to your home. The right design updates can even enhance the functionality of your kitchen in addition to giving the aesthetics a much-needed facelift.
In this blog, we’ll give you six timeless kitchen design and remodel ideas to help inspire your kitchen remodel. Which of our top six is your favorite?
Modern Rustic Kitchen Design Ideas
“Rustic” kitchen designs have been trending in a big way, highlighting the charm and warmth of this aesthetic style. Natural wood cabinetry, exposed beams, stone surfaces, brick walls, hardwood floors, and earthy-toned finishes are the hallmarks of these kitchen designs, which work in harmony to create an organic feel that complements a rustic setting or vibe. Modern appliances can be seamlessly integrated with a more rustic kitchen design by carefully selecting your appliance finishes, opting for lighter, muted colors and metals with brushed, matte, or textured finishes.
Luxury Kitchen Design Ideas
Contrary to what you may believe, a luxury-looking and -feeling kitchen design is possible on a less-than-luxe budget! Luxury touches can be added to any kitchen to elevate the overall aesthetic. Color is a great starting point; monochrome kitchens and kitchens utilizing several hues within the same color family always read high-brow. You can also explore luxury through your materials and details — take a look at marble (or less pricey stones that provide a marble look) countertops, gold or gold-plated fixtures, and custom cabinetry to start getting an idea of what’s available in your price range. “Luxury” can also be extended to your appliances, which can get a high-tech upgrade with new “smart” refrigerators, ovens, and kitchen tools that improve the overall functionality of your home in addition to providing a luxe experience.
Modern Kitchen Design
The main characteristics of a modern kitchen are elements that are as functional as they are sleekly aesthetic. Clean lines and bright, smooth materials like stainless steel, chrome and glass are top choices for achieving this type of kitchen design.
Consider streamlined elements like frameless cabinetry, statement-making floating range hoods, and huge, uninterrupted windows that let in tons of natural light. Explore the color dynamics of a modern kitchen through neutral palettes with bold accents, or monochrome palettes of all-black or all-white. As in our luxury kitchen design ideas, smart appliances are an appropriate choice here, seamlessly integrating into your upgraded kitchen to achieve a clean, futuristic look.
English Cottage Kitchen
Invoking the design hallmarks of the charming Austen-esque countryside will conjure up the cozy, warm aesthetic of an English cottage kitchen, a popular design trend for those who were enraptured by the “cottagecore” trend of the past few years.
This trend is all about vintage elements, with freestanding furniture and wood islands, butler sinks, mixed-and-matched textures, and classic yet imperfect fixtures. Comforting colors abound here, with designers opting for soft, creamy pastels and inviting wood tones. To really go over the top, consider incorporating an old-world appliance, like a wood-burning stove.
Contemporary Kitchens
Contemporary kitchen design is all about the here and now, capturing the zeitgeist and whatever design trends or elements are most beloved in the moment. For some time now, the reigning wisdom for contemporary kitchens has been synonymous with open-concept living, which makes the kitchen space indistinguishable from the living and dining spaces in the home. Open-concepts are achieved through designs that eschew dividing walls, beams and halls for wide, open spaces devoid of structural interruptions. If your home is not already an open-floor plan design, you can consult with a contractor about which walls are load-bearing and which could be sacrificed for the sake of an updated home design.
Not quite ready for a full-blown kitchen renovation? We get it. That doesn’t mean you’re without options for upgrading your kitchen to a more contemporary look and feel, though. Try achieving a touch of contemporary sensibility by decluttering your surfaces and optimizing your storage spaces. Swapping out dated elements like oak cabinetry, linoleum, and white appliances for glass, marble, and stainless steel can make a world of difference!
French Country Kitchens
Like our English country kitchen design ideas, French country kitchens lean on rural romance. Compared to English country aesthetics, French country kitchens are a bit more buttoned-up. Where English country kitchens are intentionally cluttered, charmingly mismatched and a touch “wonky,” to steal a phrase from the Brits, French country kitchens lean more elegant and sophisticated.
The textures and tones of a French country kitchen are inspired by the Provence region, known for its storybook stone cottages and rolling fields of lavender. Design elements you might include in your own French country kitchen design may be stone floors, wooden beams, and wrought iron fixtures. Appropriate color choices include mustard yellows, warm reds and mossy greens. The French country feel can shine through further in your choice of fabrics and ceramics; this style often incorporates provincial patterns like toiles, feedsack motifs, checks and ticking stripes, plus the ever-present fleur de lis.
Create the kitchen of your dreams!
With such a wide range of
kitchen design ideas at your fingertips, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of choosing one for your own home! The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a kitchen design is your own tastes, preferences and lifestyle.
The Dercon team is here to guide you in choosing a design theme that resonates with your personality. When you’re ready to start designing,
reach out to the Dercon team to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you bring your dream kitchen design to life!
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