What is Your Design Style Series: Arts and Craft

Arts and Craft -Be inspired

  • This kitchen design style is about pattern and stained glass.  The arts and craft style is notable to the famous architect Frank Llyod Wright.  His theories in design focused around form and function.  The structure of the kitchen and its elements are the decor.

Features found in a kitchen with a rustic design style:

  • Natural materials with smooth finishing.
  • Hardwoods and wood beams on the ceiling.
  • Lots of windows, stone walls and fireplaces
  • Stained glass in a few cabinets or in a light fixture
  • Shaker door styles that highlight the cabinet’s structure.

 

What is Your Kitchen Design Style Series: Casual

Casual:  Be Yourself

  • This kitchen design style is about comfort and personality.  Also known as a transitional style, causual kitchens allow the homeowner to take control and add the special touches that make their new kitchen one of a kind.  Casual kitchens are ecletic, bright and fresh.

Features found in a kitchen with a casual design style:

  • Light or dark stained wood cabinets.
  • Unique cabinet storage, like wine racks, open islands, basket cubbies, shelving.
  • Bold wall colors
  • Lighting fixtures that are fancy or simple but make a statement
  • Natural stone countertops

 

What is Your Kitchen Design Style Series: Traditional

Traditional -Be Discerning

  • This kitchen design style is about history and staying in character of your home’s architectural period.  In this south eastern portion of Pennsyslvania and New Jersey, traditional kitchens are very popular due to the age of many homes around here.  Traditional styles offer high end features with class and an “old world” feel.

Features found in a kitchen with a traditional design style:

  • Painted cabinets with an ornate cabinet door style
  • Tile or wood floors
  • Granite and/or wood countertops
  • Crown moulding, corbels and ornate fillers