Nowadays, homeowners are faced with an abundance of kitchen styles available to choose from. From traditional styles to the more modern and contemporary, homeowners often stick to one style, but fusing two styles is a great option which creates truly aesthetic results, achieving a desirable living space which will be a true statement piece of your home. In this article, we explore the possibilities open to those who want to find out how they can make their modern-style kitchen more traditional.
When you think about modern and traditional styles, these two styles are completely opposite and some may think that the two styles combined would not work, however, the combination of styles can actually work very well. The most important thing to remember when trying to achieve a more traditional kitchen feel to your modern kitchen is to maintain a good sense of balance to achieve a harmonious space and complimentary design between the two styles.
Incorporate Shaker Style Cabinets
A shaker cabinet is the pinnacle feature of a traditional-style kitchen and when embedded smartly into a modern-style kitchen, the outcome can be highly impressive. Shaker cabinets are most notable for their trademark recessed central panels and offer a simple, underrated and timeless look that is to be admired. The best way to effectively integrate a traditional style of shaker kitchen cabinets into a modern kitchen is to make use of bold colours. A lick of bold paint in shades sort after shades of blues like duck egg and greens can help to maintain a modern feel but with the introduction of the traditional style through the shaker cabinets.
Traditional Style Accessories That You Can Add
There are plenty of traditional accessories that you can incorporate into your modern kitchen without having to overdo it and to ensure that that traditional feel and look is understated and smoothly transitioned into your modern kitchen style. To achieve a traditional feel within a modern kitchen, consider adding classic brass hardware, such as cabinet handles and drawer knobs, a traditional style chandelier, a traditional-style pan rack, or perhaps a classic clock. By adding these types of traditional features to your modern kitchen, you will be able to achieve a balanced contrast which will allow for aesthetic modern furnishing.
It’s always a good idea to keep one style dominant over the other, so when trying to achieve a traditional feel to your modern kitchen you should use the traditional style as accents. Think simplicity and earthy neutral tones which are common characteristics of a traditional feel.
Add A Traditional Style Larder
Traditional style larders are becoming very popular amongst homeowners who are seeking sophisticated storage spaces whilst creating a real wow factor in their kitchen. A larder cupboard is a perfect solution for a modern living space as it won’t require the need for an additional room yet will style provide ample storage. A larder or pantry will create a very traditional feel and will make for a beautiful feature in any modern-style kitchen. If you decide to opt for a traditional style larder, combining it with shaker kitchen cabinets and making use of the same colour will create a traditional stream-lined feel for your modern kitchen.
Consider Introducing A Butler Sink
Introducing a butchers style sink into your modern space will definitely create a feel of traditional elegance, especially when it’s white porcelain. The style of sinks not only captures a traditional/period feel but they are also very practical as they are spacious due to their boxy layout. Although traditional, these can complement the modern style and to add even more of a traditional feature, you can add traditional style taps in beautiful brushed gold.
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