Prairie
1880-1940
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
Linoleum
Slate
Wood
Architectural Details
Wood banding at wall and ceiling intersections
Chair rail |
