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The term “contemporary kitchen” means a kitchen that’s up to date. What’s fashionable right now in the kitchen world is different from what was fashionable 10 years ago, and it will certainly be different 10 years from now too. It’s often European trends, and Italian trends in particular, that dictate trends in North America and even around the world.
While the contemporary kitchen borrows the great functionality and clean lines of the modern kitchen, it doesn’t hesitate to incorporate traditional ideas to create a neat, yet warm and welcoming style.
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Materials and colors for a contemporary kitchen
When our kitchen designers create a contemporary kitchen, they propose the use of two or even three different types of material. Obviously, wood is very much in vogue these days, so it’s often used. It’s a rather rough wood with knots and imperfections, giving us a feeling of the forest, the outdoors and nature. As well as using wood for the kitchen itself, a contemporary kitchen can also use wood for the ceiling. In fact, many kitchen designers will suggest installing hemlock wood beams on the ceiling to give an even warmer, friendlier effect to this living space so that people can feel comfortable.
In recent years, white was very popular and is still one of the options used for the contemporary kitchen, but more recently the trend is towards darker colors such as charcoal grey, taupe or even black, which some consider to be the new “white” of the years to come. Some will even use dark blue to give their kitchen a more chic and prestigious look. The contemporary kitchen is all about contrast and juxtaposition, so whatever dark color you choose, try to balance it with a lighter, brighter color. Although gloss is always an option, the finish of colors used in the contemporary kitchen is be
Functionality
The contemporary kitchen relies heavily on horizontally opening doors rather than double-door cabinets. The reason is simple: it’s much easier to access items placed at the bottom of a horizontal drawer that you pull towards you than items placed at the back of a cabinet.
Decorative niches are also very popular with contemporary kitchen designers. They can be installed high up between two sections of cabinetry or occupy an entire unused wall. These niches allow you to add decorative elements that will add the finishing touch to your contemporary kitchen.
Lighting
When it comes to lighting in a contemporary kitchen, there’s no need to complicate things. A series of lights under cabinets, above counters, in pedestals, niches and even under kicks. The contemporary kitchen wants to be bright and welcoming, even on dark winter evenings. What’s more, good lighting helps to ensure the kitchen’s functionality.
Contemporary kitchen cabinets
The contemporary kitchen should be designed with very clean, straight lines. No angles or curves will be tolerated. You could almost say that the look tends towards the modern kitchen. When it comes to contemporary kitchen cabinetry, wood remains very popular, with oak making a strong comeback. Veneer and MDF cabinet doors are also on the rise. All these materials are making a comeback in contemporary kitchens, but are often painted in popular dark colors such as black, blue and gray. Contemporary kitchen cabinetry is still very minimalist, meaning there’s no molding or special finish.
Cabinet handles also remain minimalist. However, while silver was very popular for cabinet handles in recent years, gold handles are now very popular.
Countertops
While countertops used to be an inch and a quarter thick, contemporary kitchens are using much thinner half-inch countertops. Made from a fusion of natural stones, ultra-compact countertops are currently all the rage. They are indestructible, so they resist scratches, heat and stains, as well as being antibacterial. Given their many advantages, these ultra-compact countertops are obviously the most expensive.
If a customer wants to opt for a slim, less expensive countertop, there’s always the option of using a corian countertop, which can be molded to a countertop sink. However, corian is not resistant to stains or scratches, which is why it costs less than ultra-compact countertops. It’s worth mentioning, however, that this material can be sandblasted, making it easy to repair any scratches.
Another less expensive option for contemporary kitchen lovers is the resin countertop. This material is heat-resistant, but not scratch-resistant. However, it can easily be repaired with a quick ironing! That’s right, an iron. There is one drawback, however: the resin countertop is only available in white, grey or black.
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