Inspiring ideas to add a contemporary feel to a classic kitchen design
The choice for many homeowners of period properties, a classic styled kitchen is undoubtedly a timeless choice, that’s sure to look as fabulous in the future as the day it was fitted!
Influenced by designs from a bygone era, the striking looks of a Shaker doorstyle or a more traditional ‘raised and fielded’ door remain as popular as ever. Frequently, the colour of a more traditional kitchen will be ‘assumed’ to be a painted shade of cream, at which point the assumptions should stop! The term ‘contemporary’ is frequently used as a reference to something being modern and minimal. However, it actually means that the item or setting is in the present. Introducing contemporary elements into a classically styled kitchen must be considered, in order that the overall design is both cohesive and pleasing on the eye.
All classic kitchens that the designers at Ray Munn Kitchens create will still pay homage to the era of property that the new kitchen is destined for. With carefully selected finishing touches including the style of lighting, the finish and design of the handles, and even the overall colour combination, the kitchen will exude contemporary looks, to meet with the demands of every discerning homeowner.
Juxtapose textures and materials
By combining materials that are considered more modern into a classic styled kitchen, such as mirror and glass, matt finished metals, or lustrous wood finishes, the kitchen will no longer be perceived as just another Shaker kitchen!
Consider curves?
Organic curves naturally soften a kitchens’ overall appearance.
Frequently associated with more minimal or modern kitchens, manufacturers such as Davonport have introduced subtle curves across all their doorstyles. No longer limited to slab style doors, Shaker and ‘raised and fielded’ doorstyles can also benefit from having soft contoured doors, which can be echoed in the worksurface above, perhaps with a curved chrome profile edge detailing to add a modern twist.
Appliances shouldn’t be stereotyped!
Largely due to their historical value, the likes of an AGA or range cooker are considered traditional appliances, whereas a wine chiller or boiling water tap might be perceived as being more modern.
With careful planning, it is possible to incorporate both modern and traditional elements into a new kitchen layout.
The finishing touches…
Good kitchen design doesn’t just stop with the overall layout! It isn’t just the units that need to be well planned - it’s all about where to cite key features. Synonymous with a classical kitchen, accessories such as cornice and light pelmet can be effectively used with more modern features including plinth spotlighting and minimal extractor hoods. Introducing a contemporary feel into a classically designed kitchen requires skill, which is best left to the experts.
Regardless of whether your kitchen style is traditional, modern or anything in between, our team of talented designers will ensure that your new kitchen will exceed your expectations!
Contact us today to start planning your new dream kitchen.
