Over the last 20 years kitchen have become a central socializing area within the house. Kitchen designs have flourished since then. Kitchens are becoming more efficient and in many cases also larger. Its not always about having a large kitchen, its more about how the space is actually used and how appealing it is. Kitchens make cooking a lot more enjoyable, so it is very important from a home owner's perspective to make sure their kitchen sends off good vibes.
There are a few things to consider before renovating a kitchen.
Some inspiration pictures of different styles of kitchens.
Re-used lighting fixtures, cute and small space with salvaged wood floors and playful colors.
The trick to really impress is being able to keep traditional styling in your kitchen with glass faces cabinets and farmhouse sinks, but also have the ability get out of the time trap of being simple outdated. Add new features such as high end appliances and modern stainless steel bar stools.
The one in the picture is very pretty and homey. You can have all of you cute nik-nacs without being tacky, trust me its very possible as seen in the picture. A farm-house sink would really put this kitchen over the top. The industrial oven adds a definite wow factor. This is not your rinky-dinky poor farmer's kitchen. The above the cabinet windows and shelve above the sink ad architectural dimension that is an essential addition to really make your kitchen impressive. Adding architectural features are also very possible in ANY kitchen, do it and be impressed.
Most creative people fall ill to the boring kitchen renovation. There are three things that I believe should be addressed in a kitchen: appeal, function and good vibes (from creativity). This kitchen gets 2/3 (thats a 66% F) from that, it looks nice, it functions but I would never fall in love with this kitchen because it is simply b.o.r.i.n.g. Put some thought into it, your own imagination, make it work and you will be pleased. It is like watching a movie then watching a 3-d movie.
Don't do the tacky, it will get outdated very fast. This kitchen may look fun and cute, but its kinda weird... It may seem nice at first but I am sure that the cancerous style will spread to your head.
Different from the other traditional style, this one doesn't have as many modern touches, it stays with the mainly traditional looks, but has grand features like the appliances. Also has two sinks for more than one cook. The chandelier really adds a new dimension.
I would classify the above image as more of a contemporary kitchen because it is what is specifically in style now. Modern is a style that was introduced 60 years ago with clean lines and simple colors. More of a minimalist idea. So this would technically be more like a modern kitchen with contemporary ideas and finished (appliances). The image shows a galley kitchen with a skinny "I" shape.
They are coming back! They are cuddle and homey, yet can be elegant and classy.
After looking at all of these styles, has your style changed? What is your style in terms of kitchens at least?