Traditional vs Modern Design Kitchens
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“Which type of kitchen do you desire, a modern design kitchen or a traditional style kitchen?”
This is a question we at Marble & Quartz frequently ask our customers before we provide a quotation or take any significant steps for a kitchen renovation or worktop installation project. But, sadly more often than not such a question is followed but a long pause or an unsure reply when a clear idea of the final kitchen design is not known. While there is NO wrong answer, just like having an idea of the final results before putting a jigsaw puzzle together helps recognise how each piece may fit into the final scheme, knowing the final style and ‘feel’ of the heart of a home, it’s kitchen, is one of the most important decisions anyone can make when embarking on a renovation or construction project for kitchen renovation.
To help customers decide the overall style of any kitchen and worktop project we offer the following tips and aspects to consider:
How does the kitchen fit with the rest of the home? Consider the age, style and existing character of the home or spaces that directly communicate with the kitchen.
Can your budget cope with your taste? Live within your means but more importantly know your budget and the ‘value’ the project will add to your home and life. If certain finishes or fixtures simply cannot be obtained with the established budget consider more cost effective ways to complete your project.
Do you want all the bells and whistles? Consider the state of the art available and modern amenities offered by today’s kitchen technologies and fixtures. If such an appliance is a ‘must have’ making that the centrepiece or catalyst for the rest of the kitchen space can be a viable design approach for selecting other material selections such as countertop finish, cabinetry style, lighting design.
Are you one in one million? How unique and one-of-a-kind you desire the space to be can be sometimes limiting when considering established materials, finishes, fixtures and layout. Alternatively, having a unique view can be an extremely liberating means of design when an undeniably unique and personal touch can make this a truly special kitchen space.
How well do you know yourself? Carefully consider and take the time to understand how you plan this space to be used not just today but ten, 15 or 20 years from now. Think about the maintenance associated with each material selection, the lifespan of the finishes and how usage may evolve within both the home and the kitchen space itself.
Even after considering each of the above, carefully making decisions on any kitchen renovation project can still be a daunting task. We all have personal tastes and there are an infinite number of approaches to make sure a certain style is accomplished. Consider the look, feel, practicality and viability of each door type, handle style and finish type. Find new results by combining elements such as worktop materials, handle styles and finishes, lighting finishes. For example adding dark wood grains for cabinetry with glossy finishes can result with a modern look whilst still maintaining the warmth associated with traditional material selections.
To help navigate all the available options we strongly recommend visiting a nearby kitchen showroom. Such a visit will not only help you see how each style looks ‘in the flesh’ you’ll have the opportunity to speak to design, installation and maintenance specialists that can provide professional guidance and information to your specific project. Even when seeking professional guidance always remember, the best kitchen renovation specialists will not simply try to sell you the most expensive product but the product that is best for you and your vision.
In the end, what is most important to us at Marble & Quartz is making sure we see the same beautiful kitchen you do. Why not give us a call to speak to our representative to make your image of the perfect kitchen space a reality.
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