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What’s the first thing you notice when you walk into someone’s house? Usually, it’s the kitchen design style. Maybe you walk into a friend or family member's house and notice their perfectly curated Eclectic design. Great design is functional yet draws you in and makes you feel welcome. Does your home do that?
Kitchens are one of the most prominent features in a house, so that’s why it’s crucial to define your perfect style. When design styles don’t match the home or are poorly coordinated, it impacts the overall atmosphere and could affect resale if it pushes buyers away. For this reason, we have created a guide on how to choose the right style for you and even mix them together. But first, here’s a glimpse of some popular styles to help you find what you like.
Top Interior Design Styles
Modern Kitchen Design
Are you a kitchen design trend lover? If so, Modern design is probably your perfect fit. Current trends, or a combination of them, are all considered part of Modern style. If you love the kitchen design trends of 2023, things like matching countertops and slab backsplashes, clean shiplap walls, or bright colors will be a great choice for your home.
Contemporary Kitchen Design
Most people know when they see Contemporary kitchen designs. The use of high-contrast finishes like white and black with minimal design features and quartz countertops is a giveaway. Cabinets are often in the slab door style and offered in timeless colors, high-gloss acrylic finishes, or textured laminates as an option.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Design
Retro and wow factor are just a few words to describe Mid-Century Modern design. This style is full of rich wood finishes, strong horizontal lines, and splashes of color. Sleek and simple lines are the dominant feature and function is a high priority.
Eclectic Kitchen Design
Do you like a little bit of everything? Experiment with Eclectic design to combine styles from every era or century. With this style, you can use virtually any color combination and create multiple focal points. The goal is to use your creativity and make something new. Keep in mind each design style should be repeated at least 1 – 2 times to create balance in your space.
Farmhouse Kitchen Design
In the Chip and Joanna Gaines era of interior design, it’s almost impossible to be unfamiliar with Farmhouse design. Hallmark features of this style include white-washed wood, shiplap, black cabinet hardware, and butcher block countertops. Other focal points might include refurbished light fixtures, decorative cookware, and farm-inspired décor like metal windmills or chickens.
Boho Kitchen Design
For the more free-spirited homeowners who love lots of color, Boho style may be for you. This style is known for its flexibility with patterns and colors and often includes woven pieces from around the world. Kitchen cabinetry may be a bright color, like blue, with metallic cabinet hardware and surrounded by all kinds of plant life.
Transitional Kitchen Design
Transitional style is a top favorite for many people because it marries Modern and Traditional styles. The balance of soft lines and more dominant features provides lots of contrast. Common characteristics include clean lines, metallic cabinet hardware finishes, and furniture-style features. The key is to create a design that equally balances the two styles.
How to Choose Your Design Style
Keep Track of What You Like
Look at Pinterest or CliqStudios’ gallery page to find styles and specific details you like. The easiest way to keep track of your photos is through a browser add-on like Pinterest. This allows you to pin photos to your board as you use the internet. Save any photos that show design details you enjoy and would want included in your own kitchen.
Identify Common Themes
Once you have saved enough photos, it’s time to analyze. Which ones make you feel at home and why? Do they have warm wood finishes or furniture-style elements you enjoy? Do you like the bright colors because they create a fun atmosphere? What patterns do you find yourself leaning towards? All these things are important considerations as you narrow down your perfect style.
Narrow Down Your Styles
After you have identified what you love most, narrow it down to your top favorites. If you can’t let go of any style, that might be telling you your style is Eclectic. As you search, remove photos with details you don’t need. If you saved something that you just like looking at, but isn’t necessary for your new kitchen design, take it off the list.
How to Mix Multiple Interior Design Styles
Unless your style is Eclectic, it’s best to choose 1 – 3 design styles for your space. First, pick your favorite style of the three that can be used for larger features like kitchen cabinetry. The second style can be used for lower-cost items like light fixtures and backsplash. Last, your third style can be added through décor like rugs, décor, and draperies. As a rule, make sure to repeat each style a few times for consistency otherwise it might look unbalanced.
What to Keep in Mind
Take note of the home’s original style. If you don’t plan on changing the style of your house, then make sure to add some of that original style into your design. Any homeowner can get excited about the idea of change. But when it comes to design, if you install a Contemporary kitchen in a country farmhouse, it will stick out like a sore thumb. The idea is to create a cohesive and functional design that you love while complementing your home’s original design.
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