Charming and elegant
Although its name suggests timelessness, the classic kitchen evolves along with other kitchen styles. While some of its features remain constant, it is also influenced by new trends and other kitchen styles. Kitchen designers sometimes integrate contemporary elements while preserving the integrity and distinctive features of the classic kitchen.
This style still retains its distinctive elegance and charm. For those considering renovating their kitchen with a view to selling their home, the classic kitchen is an excellent choice. It remains conservative and neutral, appealing to a large majority, which increases the chances of attracting potential buyers. To understand what the classic kitchen looks like today, here are some of its features.
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Materials and colors for a classic kitchen
Once dominated by wood, these kitchens now predominantly incorporate lacquered MDF and polyester. Glass is also very popular with kitchen designers when designing a classic kitchen, adding a touch of elegance that sets it apart from other styles.
The term “classic” also implies traditional colors. This type of kitchen remains very conservative in its choice of hues, avoiding extravagant and unusual colors. Classic kitchens focus on elegance rather than bright colors. Thus, kitchen designers favor tones such as white, cream and gray, seeking to create a light, bright and luminous ambience.
However, a notable development is the introduction of black, increasingly popular in classic kitchens. This color, once little used, is now being integrated into elements such as countertops, bringing a recent and significant change to the design of these kitchens. It is no longer necessary to have an all-white kitchen; black can be integrated while respecting the principles of classic style.
Classic kitchen cabinets
As mentioned above, lacquered MDF and polyester are very popular for classic kitchens. Cabinets typical of this style feature five panels: four sides and a center, contrasting with the modern style that prefers cabinets without visible lines. The classic kitchen favors shaker-style doors, whose size and level of molding detail can vary from one kitchen to another.
Glass, also mentioned among the materials of choice, is often integrated into certain upper cabinet doors, lending a chic, prestigious appearance. The shelves of these cabinets are made of glass to avoid the appearance of a strip of melamine through the glass, thus maintaining elegance and allowing interior light to reflect right down to the bottom of the cabinet.
Finally, some kitchen designers suggest adding neon covers, moldings installed under the upper cabinets that contribute to the elegance and cachet of the classic kitchen.
Countertops and accessories
For countertops, quartz and granite remain the materials of choice. We recommend a thickness of one and a quarter inches to respect the classic aesthetic. For an authentic look, opt for rounded shapes at the ends.
Finishing is essential to add character to your classic kitchen. Hardware, often considered the jewelry of the kitchen, can enhance its appearance. Options include classic, modern or contemporary handles and hinges. Classic kitchens frequently use black or silver hardware, although gold is making a comeback.
Stove hoods, both decorative and integrated into the décor, often require the expertise of a cabinetmaker. The choice of backsplash varies, but the “subway tiles” style with brick-layered ceramics is particularly popular. Finally, the classic kitchen often uses O’Gee-style ornamental moldings to add cachet.
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