Kitchen Design Styles

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

13 Oct 2008 12:34 PM

When looking at a kitchen renovation or remodel, the choices are endless. From countertops to flooring to appliances to walls to back splashes, tile, wood, paint, stainless steel, ack. You get the picture. Each little bit that goes into the kitchen has its own set of choices, and then you have to make sure that all of these choices can work together.

One thing that can really help when you are planning out your kitchen is to have a clear idea of the design style that you prefer. This doesn't mean that you are doomed to have a cookie cutter kitchen, but it gives you a good place to start, and it narrows down your choices. As you get more involved with your design, you can add little touches here and there that are all about you.

Taking a look at different design styles will help you at least determine what you want and what you don't want in your kitchen. Many people go about looking at colors first, such as colors or stains for the cabinets, the color of the granite for the countertops, etc. But colors can do different things in different kitchens, depending on the other elements. A red and white kitchen could be done in a Retro style or an Asian style, for example.

I'll be taking a look at some of the different styles for kitchens, including some of the more hot and trendy looks. And by the way, you can always take something trendy and tone it down or balance it out with more of a classic or traditional look to give it more staying power. Or, you can just go for it and have a cutting edge kitchen that will wow everyone. Here are different design styles that you can consider for your kitchen.

1. Arts and Crafts
2. Asian
3. Contemporary
4. Country
5. Eclectic
6. English Country
7. French Country
8. Old World
9. Mediterranean
10. Modern
11. Rustic
12. Southwestern
13. Traditional
14. Transitional
15. Tropical
16. Tuscan
17. Vintage

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog and caring for little ones in the Baby Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat.

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