{"id":10817,"date":"2022-12-11T16:23:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-11T16:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbscorp.com\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2023-11-13T14:58:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T19:58:24","slug":"how-to-determine-your-kitchen-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbscorp.com\/kitchen\/how-to-determine-your-kitchen-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Remodel: How to Determine Your Kitchen Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article will help answer one of the most common questions our kitchen designers are asked: \u201cHow do I determine my kitchen style?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Deciding what style you want your new kitchen to be is something that should be done prior to your first meeting with the kitchen designer. Understanding what type of kitchen style you desire will help your designer make the most suitable recommendations for many components of your kitchen including:<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbscorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RBS-Tedd-Wood_Amagansett3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colors<\/li>\n<li>Countertop material<\/li>\n<li>Cabinet material and style<\/li>\n<li>Hardware<\/li>\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n<li>Seating<\/li>\n<li>Flooring<\/li>\n<li>Wood type and finishes<\/li>\n<li>Backsplash<\/li>\n<li>Shelving<\/li>\n<li>Sink style<\/li>\n<li>Accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Popular Kitchen Styles<\/h2>\n<p>When comparing kitchen styles, think about your family\u2019s needs and lifestyle as well as the overall design of your home. Do you want to reflect the rest of your home\u2019s style or do you want something completely different? Take your time and explore all your options, because as JoAnn Lyles, Certified Kitchen Designer at Riverhead Building Supply says, the \u201ckitchen is the most important space in your home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are some popular kitchen styles you may want to consider:<\/p>\n<h2>Modern<\/h2>\n<p>The modern kitchen is sleek and elegant. The cabinets have a minimalist look and simple hardware. Modern kitchens typically possess a monochromatic neutral hue but may have stainless steel lighting and appliances, wood accents or an accessory in a bold pop of color.<\/p>\n<h2>Rustic<\/h2>\n<p>The rustic kitchen evokes the feeling of being in a mountain lodge. Reclaimed wood, wrought iron, and antiques are often found in this type of kitchen. Wood cabinets, hardwood floors, and ceiling beams create a space that has a weathered, lived-in look that is warm and welcoming.<\/p>\n<h2>Traditional<\/h2>\n<p>Traditional kitchens incorporate designs that are characteristic of American or European homes from the 18<sup>th<\/sup> through early 20<sup>th<\/sup> centuries. Curved lines, decorative moldings, wainscoting, and raised panel cabinets are some of the distinctive features of this classic and sophisticated kitchen style.<\/p>\n<h2>Farmhouse<\/h2>\n<p>Homey and comfortable farmhouse kitchens often feature knotty wood floors or slate floors, hardwood cabinets in white or warm tones, open shelving, and an apron front sink. Large areas for food preparation and eating are characteristic of the farmhouse kitchen and make the space ideal for entertaining.<\/p>\n<h2>Cottage<\/h2>\n<p>Cottage kitchens unite white or bright colors with vintage-style details and decorative touches to create an inviting and cheerful space for food preparation and serving.\u00a0 This charming style may also feature open shelving, wood countertops and flooring, and hand-painted accents.<\/p>\n<h2>How to find inspiration<\/h2>\n<p>Home design magazines, Pinterest, YouTube, our website and the Houzz app, are excellent resources for researching kitchen styles. Or you can simply do a quick Google search for \u201ckitchen designs\u201d and you\u2019ll immediately be presented with photo-rich websites that describe and detail virtually every type of kitchen style. There are also fun online quizzes you can take that can help you choose the style that best fits your preferences and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Riverhead Building Supply\u2019s Kitchen Designers all recommend bringing any magazine clippings and links to photos you like to your first meeting with the designer. Many of our Designers suggest that while looking through the photos, be sure \u201cto note what you like about each kitchen.\u201d\u00a0 Be specific. Is it the colors? The lighting? The cabinets? The overall look?\u00a0 The more information you share with the designer, the easier it will be for them to understand your likes and dislikes and create a kitchen design targeted to your taste and aspirations.<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Questions to ask yourself<\/h2>\n<p>If you still aren\u2019t sure which kitchen style is right for you or are a bit overwhelmed by all your options, here are some questions to ask yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What kind of countertop material do you like? Granite, wood, quartz, marble, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Do you prefer furniture with straight lines or more curves and embellishments?<\/li>\n<li>What kind of vibe do you want your kitchen to have? Laid-back, formal, fun, cool, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Do you like colors and patterns or a monochromatic look?<\/li>\n<li>What type of light fixtures do you like? Crystal chandelier, steel pendant lights, recessed, Tiffany-style, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Do you like open shelving or cabinets?<\/li>\n<li>Do you want your kitchen to reflect the architectural style of your home?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAnswering these questions can guide you toward the dream kitchen design that you will be happy with for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first blog post in the Kitchen Design series, Planning Your Renovation with a Kitchen Designer, talked about the importance of finding the right kitchen designer for your kitchen remodel and what to expect at your initial meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[125],"tags":[91,98,92,94,95,96,99,97],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.8 (Yoast SEO v21.8) - 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