Unique Kitchen Styles to Inspire Your Next Renovation
When you are considering a kitchen renovation or redesign, you may feel overwhelmed with the process of deciding what type of kitchen you truly desire. With seemingly endless choices and styles of kitchens to consider, knowing which one is right for your home can be a challenge. Beyond choosing the perfect colours and finishes for your kitchen, it is important to consider your lifestyle and cooking habits to ensure that your kitchen matches you, perfectly.
In this post, we talk about some of the most desired kitchen styles to help inspire your kitchen renovation. Learn more about how to make your kitchen both practical and beautiful by considering some of the following kitchen styles below.
What Types of Kitchen Should I Consider?
The type of kitchen you have may be dependent on the structure of your home and the physical limitations of your space. When it comes to your home, you may be working with a galley kitchen or a more open-concept kitchen design. Though there is always room to change up your space with design pieces and styling, making the most of your kitchen sometimes needs an expert eye. You may wish to consider working with an experienced designer with a keen sense for usability that will help you maximize your space making it both practical and beautiful.
What Is an Integrated Kitchen?
When it comes to designing a new kitchen, many people dream of having their appliances integrated into the design rather than as stand-alone items. An integrated kitchen, most commonly referred to as a built-in kitchen, is where the appliances such as cooktops, stoves, microwaves or even fridges, are built into the kitchen design. This helps save precious space when working with smaller kitchens while also creating a practical and beautiful look in the room. Choosing panel-ready appliances that look like cabinetry such as the fridge in our Don Mills home kitchen can be a great way to make your space appear larger. Our Redstone Lake Home is a great example of built-in appliances that are not panel-ready. In this example, the fridge, dishwasher, and microwave drawer are built-in but do not look like the cabinetry.
What Is a French Country Kitchen?
A French country kitchen is a dream for many homeowners. This style of kitchen has a more ornate and elegant styling with features such as elaborate oven hoods or cabinetry that looks as if it was a piece of furniture. Large kitchen islands are a common design element of this style of kitchen which makes the kitchen both practical for entertaining and beautiful to look at. This style of kitchen suits many homes and is a more traditional style of kitchen that is loved by many.
What is a Breakfast Kitchen?
A breakfast kitchen, most commonly referred to as an eat-in kitchen is one that has space designated for dining, but is not quite as large as a formal dining room. Eat-in kitchens go beyond simply having an island with a breakfast bar, and instead have dedicated space for a small dining table within the kitchen. Eat-in kitchens are a popular and practical choice when redesigning a kitchen space as it allows families to gather informally and makes serving meals simple. Eat-in kitchens are a favourite for families or anyone who wishes to reserve their formal dining room for entertaining and more formal use.
What Is A Spice Kitchen?
A spice kitchen may be a great addition to your home if you often cook with fragrant spices or other ingredients that leave behind unwanted odours in your home. Unlike your main kitchen, a spice kitchen is separated from the rest of the home and typically has its own ventilation system. Spice kitchens are in addition to the main kitchen and usually will not contain appliances such as a fridge which would be reserved for the main kitchen. Food lovers and avid cooks might want to consider a spice kitchen when completing their dream kitchen renovation.
What is a Kosher Kitchen?
A kosher kitchen is certainly a nice feature to include when renovating a kitchen in a Jewish home that keeps kosher (also known as Kashrut). This kitchen design essentially means there are two of everything within the kitchen, to ensure that the dairy and the meat products can be kept separate. This design would also accommodate enough space for utensils and cookware for each of the two kitchens. The end result is two individual kitchens that function as one.
What is a Modern Kitchen Design?
A modern kitchen design is open to interpretation and as such, the definition of what qualifies as a modern kitchen can vary. With endless possibilities to choose from when completing a kitchen renovation, it can be challenging to know what is and is not considered modern. Many homeowners feel that additions such as integrated appliances, large kitchen islands or contemporary cabinetry are the perfect modern touch to complete their space. The most important thing to remember when designing your space is that you are the one who lives in it. Your definition of a modern and beautiful kitchen is what matters most.
How Can I Know Which Style is Best for Me?
If you are having difficulty finding what works for you, or can’t seem to decide which style of kitchen would suit your needs best, consider working with an kitchen interior designer. Obtaining the help of an interior designer can give you the confidence you need to make decisions surrounding your kitchen design project and ensure you love your space. If you are still on the fence about working with an interior designer, see our previous post “why hire an interior designer” for reasons why you might want to get assistance with your project.
At kaleidoscope design studio, we have helped countless clients create kitchens they love. We know that every space and person is unique. We are here to help you discover your perfectly practical and beautifully designed style that will make your new kitchen a place you adore. Contact us today to book a consultation and let’s make your kitchen dreams a reality.