Which kitchen cabinet style matches your style?

Get familiar with some of the telltale visual cues and recognizable design elements of five common kitchen design styles: traditional, transitional, Modern, contemporary and rustic. 

TRADITIONAL

• Takes inspiration from the past
• Emphasizes details – generous moldings, raised panel doors, carved elements
• Rich dark stains and understated paint colors (often white) create an overall elegance
• Includes natural materials – wood, granite, slate, copper
• Can be defined as: formal, classic, refined
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TRANSITIONAL

• A blend of traditional and contemporary style
• More relaxed than traditional, softer than contemporary
• Tailored appearance with clean lines, nothing fancy or frilly (think: Shaker-style cabinets)
• May include sleek elements like glass mosaic tile or a stainless steel range hood
• Often features a palette of warm neutrals – creams, tans, greys, chocolate browns
• Can be defined as: casual, understated, informal
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CONTEMPORARY

• Reflects what’s on-trend and fashionable today
• Influenced by many global styles and design eras
• A streamlined appearance – less is more
• Warm colors and touches of texture keep things inviting
• Can be defined as: monochromatic, open, uncluttered
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MODERN

• A period-specific style that peaked in the 1950s-60s with Mid-Century Modern
• Sleek, orderly look that emphasizes strong horizontal and vertical lines
• Often features glossy surfaces, like glass, stainless steel and acrylic
• Form follows function – shuns anything that’s purely decorative
• Can be defined as: minimalist, bold, linear
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RUSTIC

• Influences vary from country farmhouse to Tuscan villa to log cabin lodge
• Simple designs that celebrate raw, rugged and natural materials – hand-hewn beams, exposed brick walls, unfinished wood floors, wrought iron
• Often includes reclaimed items with an aged patina or new-made-to-look-old pieces with distressed finishes
• Texture is an important design feature
• Can be defined as: organic, cozy, muted
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