Kitchen Designs – Different types available
When it comes to choosing a kitchen design for your home there are many different styles and designs to choose from. Kitchen styles range from rustic, sleek, homely to crisp and fresh. Each one of these styles have different kitchen designs to suit the particular style; from a small kitchen design to a modern and country kitchen design. But all these kitchens have one thing in common; they all have a sink, oven and refrigerator. This area in the house also requires a variety of kitchen appliances making it one of the most expensive rooms to equip.
Below is a couple of different kitchen designs that discuss the features and styles of different kitchen designs.
Country Kitchen Design - relaxed and comfortable
Country style kitchens are difficult to define because they have an eclectic feel, which means they consist of bits and pieces from different periods and styles that are combined to create the country look. But probably the most familiar style is the regional style like the French Provincial Country Style, Old English Style or the Colonial American Style. All these styles create a feeling of warmth, safety and a homely ambience.
- Timber is generally used in the cabinetry and/or flooring and the furniture.
- Timber counter tops are popular to use in a country kitchen design.
- The wood finish is simple and is often white washed to give the wood a weathered or aged look.
- Most country kitchen designs have a kitchen table and chairs.
- The preferred timber types are pine or maple.
Modern Kitchen Design
A modern kitchen design is characterised by its efficient use of space, simplicity of form and openness. The cabinetry is very simple with little or no decoration and is generally made of pre-finished board like laminate, a pale timber veneer or a lacquered paint MDF board. Glass overhead cabinetry is also a popular feature. Lighting plays a prominent role in this type of kitchen design and can be found in glass fronted cupboards as well as under overhead cabinetry allowing light to fall on the countertop.
- Halogen lighting is the preferred type because the fittings are small but provide a lot of light. It is popularly used above breakfast bars or kitchen islands.
- The windows of a modern kitchen design are functional and are usually not decorated, unless it is a modern and functional blind to reduce direct sunlight.
- Colour is the differentiating factor to modern kitchen designs. The colour will be implemented through kitchen appliances, walls, tiles and not the cabinetry. Popular colours are reds, blues and any other bright colour. Appliance colours can be selected from white to black the most sophisticated colour and stainless steel for a crisp and fresh look.
For professional advise on any kitchen design from small kitchen designs to a country style and modern kitchen design contact Kitchenwise Designs . You could also choose from a wide variety of kitchen appliances.