I like white cabinets with white subway tile. No wait, gray cabinets with a mosaic tile in gray, beige tones. Oh shoot, I changed my mind again! How about black cabinets with gold hardware? Is my style classic, contemporary or something else? *Sigh*
When it comes to kitchens, there are so many options to choose from, and it’s hard to make a design decision without seeing the kitchen in-person. In today’s post, we are going to provide some information on a new tool to help homeowners visualize the same kitchen in different colors and styles and breakdown the top three kitchen styles you should consider when building your custom home.
TRANSITIONAL GRAY KITCHEN
A transitional gray kitchen is a mix of a traditional and contemporary design with modern and classic touches. This type of kitchen incorporates both trends of years past with up and coming designs, creating a custom look. Common color schemes in this type of kitchen consist of taupe, gray and beiges, or some mix between like greige. Transitional kitchens use textures and shapes more frequently than either traditional or contemporary styles. Curvy lantern shapes and highly textured fabrics are also cornerstone pieces in this kitchen design. The black kitchen pendants tie in the modern touches, while pairing nicely with the clean, traditional white countertops. If you find yourself unable to decide between traditional and contemporary, then a transitional gray kitchen may help you achieve both looks that you desire in your new custom home.
CLASSIC WHITE KITCHEN
A classic white kitchen is, well, just that… classic. This kitchen style is one that will never go out of style. It’s simple, clean and timeless. Creating an all-white kitchen is an easy setting for you to add splashes of color as needed. Or maybe not at all!
A classic white kitchen is a style that focuses on lavishness and comfort. It also tends to incorporate warmer hues, such as cream and beige. These are common neutrals added to this classic style as it complements white cabinets well. Keeping the hardware simple with this design, you will commonly see silver or brushed nickel accents. If you are unsure of your kitchen style, a classic white kitchen is a safe choice as this kitchen design is one that is sure to stand the test of time.
SLEEK BLACK KITCHEN
If you are looking for a bold, fresh look for your custom kitchen, then a sleek black color scheme would pair nicely as your kitchen style. Black cabinets can definitely make a statement in your kitchen, but it can also overpower a space. It’s key to balance the black color with other lighter, earthy tones. This will help equalize out the dark accents. A great way to bring some texture to the space is to select a countertop with some veining. One popular material choice right now is Calacatta Marble. It’s creamy, crisp white color and dramatic grey and gold veining provides a multiple textured, high-end look within just one stone. In a kitchen with sleek dark cabinets, lighting is as important as the color selections as it helps create a balance between the darkness of the cabinets. Be sure to keep in mind, the amount of natural light available in the space and what additional lighting you'll need to incorporate to create the desired kitchen design you are looking for.
Kitchens are the heart of the home. And they definitely set the design tone for the rest of the home too! Maybe it's your dream to have a little bit of all three designs shown above. Or something completely different! No matter your kitchen style, our design experts at Schumacher Homes can help you envision your custom kitchen just the way you want it.
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Schumacher Homes, based in Canton, Ohio, is America’s largest custom homebuilder, with operations in 22 locations in 11 states across the country. The National Housing Quality award winning company has built over 20,000 homes, customized to fit each family’s lifestyle, since its founding by Paul Schumacher in 1992. Schumacher Homes takes each customer’s inspiration and gives it a home. Each Schumacher Homes location includes a one-stop shopping design studio and model homes displaying the latest in architectural and product trends.