Making Your New Bethesda Kitchen Fit Your Personal Style

Getting Started

You are planning to remodel your kitchen. Or, you are designing a kitchen for your new custom home. How do you make your new kitchen fit your personal style?

Browse through the thousands of photos on Houzz, in home design magazines or on other websites, and you will see beautiful kitchens in a variety of styles. Some are contemporary, others are traditional, transitional or a mix of styles. You appreciate certain aspects of many different design elements. How do you know what is right for you?

Think about the style of the rest of your home. Your new kitchen should seamlessly blend with your décor, not look out of place. For instance, if your home is very traditional, an ultra-contemporary kitchen may seem like an odd choice. Perhaps a transitional style, which combines aesthetics from traditional and modern design, would be the right way to go.

Another consideration is whether or not the kitchen style you choose will stand the test of time. A kitchen remodel is a big investment. Make sure you will not easily tire of the style you choose, and that you are thinking about your project in the long-term by not jumping on a super-trendy bandwagon.

Since there are so many choices to make as you begin the design phase for your new kitchen, here are a few examples of different styles to help make the process easier.

Traditional

Traditional style kitchens typically have distinguishing features, such as embellishments and other elaborate details. Raised panel cabinetry doors in classic stains and colors are typically found in this style kitchen. Furniture style cabinetry, such as a built-in hutch, and ornamental crown molding are also hallmarks of a traditional looking kitchen.

Contemporary

Sleek lines, very little ornamentation and minimalistic colors are the characteristics of contemporary kitchens. Cabinetry in contemporary kitchens usually has full overlay slab drawers and doors, and appliances are in stainless steel. Most materials found in this style kitchen look man-made, not natural in texture.

Transitional

Transitional kitchens blend contemporary and traditional styles in a way that allows for characteristics of both. For example, mixing white cabinetry with inset-doors and a dark-stained traditional looking island can create a beautiful balance in kitchen design. Contemporary stainless steel appliances contrasting with dark hardwood flooring is another way to have your kitchen fit your personal style. With a transitional look, the options are endless.

Informal

An informal style kitchen can be very eclectic. Open shelving, painted cabinetry and unusual accents can create a very comfortable, relaxed environment. An informal look could be modern, rustic or even beachy, depending upon your personal taste. Usually, in this type of kitchen, accessories and other elements come together to create a unique, and very individual, design style. 

Collect Your Thoughts

Choosing a style for your kitchen doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Collect photos of designs that appeal to you, and think about which elements you like best. Then, a professional kitchen designer and homebuilder can take your ideas and turn them into the kitchen of your dreams!

For more information and ideas, download our eBook “Creating The Ideal Kitchen” by clicking on the image below.