| As you are planning your new kitchen design, the | | | | pieces that look like they are separate pieces of |
| look and style you select is very important in | | | | furniture.French Country - There are so many |
| determining the overall feel your kitchen will | | | | elements that go into the French country kitchen |
| portray.From the country charm of wood | | | | including the use of large pieces of furniture that |
| cabinets to modern-looking stainless steel | | | | are made mainly of light colored woods and can |
| appliances, kitchen design styles come in many | | | | be decorated with ornate carving. Natural |
| choices and styles.So just what determines your | | | | materials are an important element in walls, |
| kitchen's design style?Well many of the more | | | | cabinetry and furniture that is used in the design |
| successful kitchen design styles are made up of | | | | of French country kitchens.Arts and Crafts - This |
| many components go together the right way. | | | | kitchen design style is becoming a popular style |
| The color you select, and the styles of fabrics, | | | | for kitchens. In this type of style glass doors and |
| furniture, flooring, windows, cabinetry, appliances, | | | | natural wood tones with a matte sheen are used. |
| and lighting can help to determine a kitchen design | | | | The style can be eclectic and |
| style. You will discover that various design | | | | artistic.Contemporary - Kitchens that are done in |
| elements of the kitchen provide each style with | | | | the contemporary kitchen design style often use |
| its own unique flavor.The type of kitchen cabinets | | | | plastic laminates, special wood veneers, enamels, |
| you have are an important consideration in | | | | lacquers, or metal foil laminate for the kitchen |
| regards to the overall kitchen design style. The | | | | cabinet facings. Cabinet doors in this kitchen design |
| cabinetry can have a powerful effect on the | | | | style usually use frameless construction with |
| design of your kitchen.The style of kitchen cabinet | | | | overlay door and no toe kick panel.Homes can |
| you choose will give personality and a specific | | | | come in many different styles, and built using a |
| atmosphere to your kitchen. | | | | variety of materials. So the same goes for |
| Some of the popular styles of kitchen cabinets | | | | kitchen design styles. However, in most cases, |
| today are:English Country - Consists of open china | | | | people will want their kitchen to match the overall |
| display racks, unique paints and finishes.Shaker - | | | | design and style of their home.It may not be |
| This style is characterized by purity, simplicity, and | | | | absolutely necessary to select a kitchen design |
| utility. Uses flat panel doors that are inset and | | | | style that is the same as your home's exterior |
| flush with the cabinet frame. Other features | | | | architectural style. Although it is considered a good |
| include wood counter tops, wooden knobs, and | | | | idea that you should really try to select the |
| brass hardware pieces. It combines simple | | | | kitchen design style that will best complement |
| furniture design with clear crisp lines, and | | | | your home's style.James Mahoney is the author |
| strength.Country - This style creates an old farm | | | | of many kitchen design articles and has a site |
| kitchen look with glazes and layered finishes. | | | | about kitchen design ideas at Kitchen Designers |
| Includes open shelves, pot racks for cast iron | | | | He also publishes a newsletter on kitchen design. |
| cookware, butcher block, and multi-colored cabinet | | | | |