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Design :
Kitchen Styles
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Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary kitchens tend to be described as modern, minimalist
and geometric. The characteristics include horizontal lines, asymmetry
and a lack of molding and other ornamentation. Materials often are
man-made rather than natural: stainless steel, laminate, glass,
concrete, chrome and lacquer.
Contemporary encompasses styles from the 1940s to the present, with
Europe—especially Italy, Germany and Scandinavia—leading the way.
Expect to see:
- Frameless cabinets with oversized hardware
- Cabinet material: stainless steel; white or bold-colored
laminate; or subtly grained woods such as birch, ash or maple
- Cabinet door style: slab or horizontal lift-up
- Frosted glass inserts
- Stainless steel and other metallic accents
- Curved cabinets and counters
Contemporary styles:
Art Moderne, Futurism,
Functionalism, Modern, Post-Modern
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