What’s Your Style?

When it comes to kitchen design style, are you a Classic Traditional, an Avant-garde Contemporary or a Timeless Transitional?

How can you determine where your design affections lie? Take a look at the cabinet doors shown below and pick the one that’s most pleasing to you. Then find out where you fit in the style spectrum.

A.

The lines are clean, and shapes tend to be geometric or linear. Materials may be “unconventional” – colorful plastics or non-traditional textures. The cabinetry in this design style has minimal ornamentation and often features exposed structural elements, including legs. Colors will tend to be neutral, or black and white with bold color accents and high gloss finishes.

B.

Rich, warm, intricately detailed wood characterizes this design style. You will often find detailing such as carvings, moldings, pilasters, pediments and finials. It’s a look that is symmetrical and harmonious with matte finishes and subdued tones. If you like the classic look of inlays, you’ll be delighted with the exotic wood veneers and sand-burned medallions frequently offered in this style of design.

C.

Lines are clean and ornamentation is minimal, but the effect is more warm than stark. Materials are more conventional, and you are likely to find stainless steel mixed with wood tones. Eclectic pieces feel right at home in this design look.

Have you made your selection?  Here’s what it means:

A. If the green curved door makes you smile, you are probably anavant-garde contemporary.

B. If something about this look just feels right, classic traditional is for you.

C. If you can see this style in your kitchen, look for timeless transitional cabinetry for your new kitchen.

You can verify your choice by checking out the Neff of Chicago Photo Gallery, where you’ll get a glimpse of what the Neff Design Team can do to transform your current kitchen into the kitchen of your dreams.