Choosing a kitchen style is as challenging as it is exciting. With a blank canvas to design exactly how you want, there’s brainstorming to be done and lots of decisions to be made. And as the kitchen is the heart of your home, it is worth investing in this process. Rushing into the project could cost you significant time and money if you get it wrong.
To help you get started, we have outlined the two most popular kitchen styles for you to weigh up, as well as some tips that will hopefully enable you to narrow down your choices.
POPULAR TYPES OF KITCHEN
Shaker kitchens
Shaker Kitchens are named after a mid-18th century religious sect called the Shaking Quakers (better known as Shakers) who pioneered simple, functional furniture with clean lines and exquisite craftsmanship. You will be able to spot this type of kitchen by looking at the units, which will have flat centre panels bordered by a raised rectangular frame. Refined and minimalistic, the Shaker kitchen is a timeless style that can be adapted to any home, whether it is a country farmhouse or a city penthouse. This is perfect if you want a space that is classic and unfussy.Linear (Modern) kitchens
For a simple design that is a little more contemporary, you cannot go wrong with modern sleek flat-fronted doors and drawers with concealed hinges to create smooth, continuous lines. Linear kitchens are also very versatile, so you do not necessarily need a lot of space to make one work. In fact, even small, one-wall kitchens can become fresh and modern following this design.HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST KITCHEN STYLE
By now you probably like the sound of some kitchen styles more than others. To further help in your final choice, consider some of the following factors: