Deco styles for kitchens

The kitchen is definitely the hub of activity in the house. It is the focal point of the home, where families meet, eat and carry on to their various activities. No wonder we strive to make the kitchen a functional space, adapted to our lifestyle, with a decor to suit our personal tastes. Traditional, contemporary, eclectic, exotic: which style do you prefer? Take a look and consider the various possibilities for your kitchen.

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Traditional
Contemporary
Rustic
Victorian
Southwestern
Eclectic
Transitional

Traditional

The enduring charm of the traditional kitchen is that it never goes out of fashion. Sculptured contours are of prime importance. Begin with cabinets and drawers, preferably in wood. Opt for moulded panelling, with right angle corners and corner arches. You can install mouldings and crown mouldings on the walls, and ceiling caissons will enhance the rich and timeless quality of a traditional decor.

Strive for a classic and ageless palette when choosing your colour scheme. Neutrals work well as a background, allowing you to bring changes into your decor simply by modifying your accessories. Beige, brown, cream and taupe stand the test of time exceedingly well.
Lighting is important and should be thought out according to your activities. Suspended lighting along classical lines is best adapted to a traditional decor. Frosted glass, porcelain or fabric lampshades are all excellent possibilities. Accessories provide the finishing touches to any decor, personalizing your environment. Baskets, urns, plants and mirrors: endeavour to place them symmetrically or in an ordered manner.

Contemporary

The contemporary kitchen should be modern and reflect the newest trends, which is why it is always and very quickly evolving. This is a style that is clean and spare, promoting fluid lines and new materials. Avoid clutter and pursue light and clarity. Glossy finishes, wood finishes and sophisticated equipment integrate well. Spaces are open, counters are bare. You may even camouflage your appliances behind sliding panels to achieve even more structural order.
Choose versatile shades for your background colour; grey and white, applied either monochromatically or in contrast, are very popular. Furthermore, they are easy to combine with either fashionable colours such as sunlight yellow, orange and electric blue or other neutral colours. You’ll need to add touches of accent colours, by means of the accessories that will personalize your decor.
Smooth cabinet panels made of wood, melamine or frosted glass make for a good starting point and offer just the kind of versatility you’re looking for to modernize your kitchen. Shaker style cabinets, panels with very simple wood frames, without mouldings and with no particular texture, and panels that open from the bottom are very suited to a modern kitchen. Opt for sophistication in your hardware, generally made of fine stainless steel, brushed steel or chrome.
Efficient lighting should be your aim, as much above as below your cabinets. Adjustable recessed lighting or track lighting to suit your own particular needs are good options. Light-reflecting materials will only increase the overall brightness of the decor. Winning combinations: light wood with natural stone or metal. Stone will always be a modern option, but glass and metal are gaining popularity as materials for counters
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