There are several facets that go into designing a contemporary kitchen. I will give you some tips on designing a contemporary kitchen. When I think of a contemporary look, I think of minimal and simple, as opposed to overly decorative furniture and cabinetry. The contemporary look is very popular today, and it is beautiful as well as functional. If you keep a simple look in the kitchen you will achieve the goal of a contemporary look.
Let us talk about contemporary cabinets. Frameless cabinets with frosted glass doors are great for a contemporary kitchen. The frameless cabinet doors are made so that the hinges are hidden inside the cabinetry. These types of cabinets have a sleek, clean look. You may place molding on the cabinets, just make sure it is not a decorative molding.
Do not be afraid of mixing the finishes of the cabinets, the flooring and the counter tops. You can use wood cabinets with stainless steel knobs. For the floor using laminate hardwood or a light colored tile. Do not neglect the lighting in the kitchen, simple hanging pendant lighting over the counter top and a couple of medium sized metal ceiling fixture lights for the rest of the kitchen.
In order to keep the kitchen in the contemporary theme you will need to use a shade of color that is light in color. It does not have to be white, you can choose tan or putty color for the walls. You might even consider doing a paint treatment with glaze on your walls. You can certainly add color with the accessories that you pick for the kitchen. Accessories are all those little things that are bold in color to add punch to the kitchen.
To enhance the kitchen island you may purchase bar height chairs or stools. Metal is a contemporary finish so I suggest purchasing metal bar chairs. They are shiny and clean looking, the perfect choice for your contemporary kitchen. Geometric shapes are wonderful for the contemporary feel. Perhaps having a silver tray in a hexagon shape on the island would be a good idea.
At this point we need to discuss the right paint for the kitchen. High gloss or satin paint is durable, and can be cleaned with a little soap and water. Flat paint is very difficult to clean up. The flat paint will smear and will have to be repainted. In my opinion I would go with the satin paint. Satin paint is mostly used on kitchen walls and cabinets.
Now it is time to decorate your contemporary kitchen walls. This is where you can add the bold bright colors. Match the art work to the wall size, or use 3 piece of framed art on a large wall. Another suggestion would be to use 1 bright color like red, and buy a tea pot, or kitchen towels in the same color. Your eyes automatically go to the bright colors in the kitchen, especially when they are spread around the entire kitchen space.
I will wrap this up by telling you to go forward and make your contemporary kitchen dream come true. You will be glad you did it. You can get ideas from all kinds of sources. Walk into the department stores that specialize in contemporary kitchens. Check on the internet for cabinetry websites. - 30241
Let us talk about contemporary cabinets. Frameless cabinets with frosted glass doors are great for a contemporary kitchen. The frameless cabinet doors are made so that the hinges are hidden inside the cabinetry. These types of cabinets have a sleek, clean look. You may place molding on the cabinets, just make sure it is not a decorative molding.
Do not be afraid of mixing the finishes of the cabinets, the flooring and the counter tops. You can use wood cabinets with stainless steel knobs. For the floor using laminate hardwood or a light colored tile. Do not neglect the lighting in the kitchen, simple hanging pendant lighting over the counter top and a couple of medium sized metal ceiling fixture lights for the rest of the kitchen.
In order to keep the kitchen in the contemporary theme you will need to use a shade of color that is light in color. It does not have to be white, you can choose tan or putty color for the walls. You might even consider doing a paint treatment with glaze on your walls. You can certainly add color with the accessories that you pick for the kitchen. Accessories are all those little things that are bold in color to add punch to the kitchen.
To enhance the kitchen island you may purchase bar height chairs or stools. Metal is a contemporary finish so I suggest purchasing metal bar chairs. They are shiny and clean looking, the perfect choice for your contemporary kitchen. Geometric shapes are wonderful for the contemporary feel. Perhaps having a silver tray in a hexagon shape on the island would be a good idea.
At this point we need to discuss the right paint for the kitchen. High gloss or satin paint is durable, and can be cleaned with a little soap and water. Flat paint is very difficult to clean up. The flat paint will smear and will have to be repainted. In my opinion I would go with the satin paint. Satin paint is mostly used on kitchen walls and cabinets.
Now it is time to decorate your contemporary kitchen walls. This is where you can add the bold bright colors. Match the art work to the wall size, or use 3 piece of framed art on a large wall. Another suggestion would be to use 1 bright color like red, and buy a tea pot, or kitchen towels in the same color. Your eyes automatically go to the bright colors in the kitchen, especially when they are spread around the entire kitchen space.
I will wrap this up by telling you to go forward and make your contemporary kitchen dream come true. You will be glad you did it. You can get ideas from all kinds of sources. Walk into the department stores that specialize in contemporary kitchens. Check on the internet for cabinetry websites. - 30241
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