Dominated by Frank Lloyd Wright and inspired by Japanese design influences, the Prairie house style gave birth to the open plan where one room flows into the next.

General description:

• Multilevel

• Long, low roof lines

• Repetitive rows of windows

• Cantilevered floors and roofs

Exterior features to consider in kitchen design:

• Unornamented design elements

• Repeated windows

• Linear forms

• Integrated furnishings

Recommended kitchen design elements:

Cabinet Doors  Type: Inset or full overlay Style: Recessed square panel Finish: Stain or paint Wood: Cherry, maple, or oak Countertops Laminate Soapstone Granite  Flooring LinoleumSlate Wood Architectural Details Wood banding at wall and ceiling intersections Chair rail