Contemporary Kitchen Design

When it comes to kitchen design, there are many things that you are going to want to be well aware of during the process. Several components come together to create the standard kitchen design that is familiar, functional, and consistent. This list can include the placement of cabinets, appliances, countertops, and kitchen islands. You need to think about material selection for aesthetic, durability, and usefulness.  

When you think about these things, it can be hard to determine your kitchen design goals with any precision. A design style might be more natural for some people to point to as opposed to trying to explain which materials they would like to select, piece by piece. Many people don't realize that there are as many different kitchen design types as there are. Ranging from the standard kitchen designs to country, coastal, colonial, and even contemporary designs, there will surely be a design for you, if you go looking hard enough. Working with a designer is often the best way to avoid the frustration of lengthy research, costly choice/selection mistakes, and long-term project dissatisfaction.

If you have not already reached out to a kitchen designer, it is always easy to make an appointment either by phone, in person, or virtually. When you discuss your goals and the kitchen designer learns more about your goals, they will help you determine the best course of action. 

Out of all the kitchen design/designer's plans that you can choose from, one of the most common requests that people will have is regarding installation. To have a contemporary kitchen installed, it is undoubtedly best to use a professional, qualified installer. Bauformat Seattle has a certification process for installers and can offer clients several options. If a client has an installer that they would prefer to use, then that installer can go through the certification process. 

You will want to have a good grasp on what makes a kitchen contemporary and what sets it apart from other design styles. There are a few things to note about contemporary, modern kitchens. 

Cabinets and Cupboards

One of the most significant defining features about the interior design of a modern kitchen is the fact that they tend to be sleek, with no distracting adornments on any of the doors, shelves, drawers, or any fixtures in the kitchen. 

By the nature of having no extraneous patterns or style implements in the kitchen, this can give a very symmetrical, clean, and pleasant to look. First thing in the morning, when you make your coffee, you aren't going to be too interested in admiring the intricate patterns on the cupboards. You will be far more interested in what is inside of them. A contemporary design will often include changes to the materials used as well as how they look. 

Modern kitchens tend to use more "all-natural" materials such as wood, stone, glass, and metals as components to the various products and architectural points of interest in the space. Using these materials leaves one a feeling of being in a stimulating yet calm, organized, well thought out space. This aspect is especially important in a kitchen where so much activity takes place. 

Countertops and Floors

As many people are well aware, the countertop is an essential space in a kitchen, given that this is where nearly all food preparation is performed. This means that you will be spending a lot of time looking at the countertops, touching the surface, and working with it. Understandably, you will want to make sure that the material you choose for the countertop will be suitable. With contemporary kitchen designs, countertops tend to be made from a readily available and durable material that will last for decades at a time, such as sintered stone or quartz. Other materials may draw too much attention away from the sleek nature of the fixtures and surfaces in a modern kitchen. In comparison, anything lower in quality would not be a suitable countertop in any situation. Generally, the mottled and muted colors of a granite countertop will be enough to add a splash of interest to the kitchen while still keeping everything within that contemporary appearance. 

Likewise, the floor plays a role in this as well, tying the room together and adding the finishing touches. In contemporary kitchens, the goal is to have clean lines, a simple design, and not draw too much attention to any single intricate area of patterns. For continuity, the floor material is entirely up to you, dependent on what the rest of the house is going to be. However, the most common floors for contemporary kitchens will be tiled, concrete, or wood floors as they are easiest to clean. They also offer the option to add some of your personal touches to them with a few slate or granite tiles in geometric patterns scattered around the floor. Angular and geometric patterns are a must-have in a contemporary design. 

Furniture and Accessories

Last, but most certainly not least, is going to be the furniture that you can furnish the kitchen with. Furnishings can range from a standard table and chairs, bar stools by the kitchen island, and even appliances that you would place on the countertops. The furniture itself should be angular, with flowing designs that are not overly complex or intricate. Industrial materials such as wood and metal will go well with the kitchen's contemporary appearance and can often add a sense of sleek elegance to it. 

For accessories, appliances, and other items you might leave upon the countertops, you will want to make sure that you fall within the same appearance standards as you hold for the rest of the items. This includes ensuring you are keeping with the simple, angular appearance for your appliances and cutlery. Using bolder colors that you would find in a science fiction novel will be the perfect vivid addition to your kitchen if you want to add some color to your kitchen. Combining these aspects to your contemporary kitchen makes a massive difference in the appearance, helping you feel even more comfortable eating and hanging out in your brand-new beautiful kitchen.