Kitchens come in many designs and styles. One of the hottest trends of the decade is the contemporary kitchen. The contemporary kitchen is classy, clean, simple, and elegant. This style goes well with both modern builds as well as other designs. It is especially common in many kitchen remodels where homeowners are looking to facelift and update their older kitchens. If your dream kitchen is a contemporary design, this piece will show you just how to achieve that.
Straight lines for your new kitchen
The contemporary style features straight clean lines in every aspect. This applies to the windows, ceilings, appliances, countertops, and even some cutlery. So if you’re looking to make your kitchen really contemporary, go for straights lines when choosing your cabinets, drawers, walls, your kitchen island design, furniture, microwave, oven, refrigerator, and any other fixture or design addition.
Clean decluttered spaces
Another obvious aspect of contemporary kitchens is that they feature clean decluttered spaces. A contemporary kitchen takes on a minimalist design. If it’s not absolutely necessary then avoid it. Keep your countertops clear and apply storage units that allow you to keep hand towels, cutlery, cookware, and spices out of sight. And of course, keep your surfaces clean and clear of too many decorative additions.
Modern appliances
A contemporary kitchen is not complete without contemporary appliances. In fact, one hallmark of the contemporary kitchen has been stainless steel electronic appliances, e.g. the fridge, microwave, dishwasher, oven, etc. A contemporary kitchen should also have other modern additions such as top of the range cookers, extractor hoods, and extras such as pot fillers.
Plain colors
When it comes to color, a contemporary kitchen has to have plain colors. Don’t mix up different colors or apply multiple color palettes. One shade of color is enough. And neutral colors work best. Some of the best picks include white, grey, and black which is making a strong comeback in this niche. Applying plain colors should also extend to tiles, walls, and furniture. Avoid patterns as much as possible.
Less wood, more stone and stainless steel
Stone and wood lean more towards rustic, craftsman, and traditional themes. So try to avoid these when going for a contemporary look. A contemporary kitchen is most likely to feature more modern options such as granite, marble, stainless steel, and tile. The one place when wood is likely to be found in a contemporary kitchen is the floors.
Go green
The contemporary style is eco-friendly. It embraces nature and the outdoors. So the last tip is to follow suit; apply eco-friendly touches to your contemporary kitchen. For lighting you can try to add skylights as well as larger windows. For an indoor-outdoor feel you can install sliding glass doors that open up to the outside (if possible). And to add nature to your indoor space you can add indoor plants around the kitchen; the countertop spaces are great for this.
Kitchen remodeling Ottawa is a trailblazer when it comes to kitchen remodels. We have brought to life many contemporary kitchens and we would love to help you get the same. Talk to us or request a quote today.
