ACCENTS AND FINISHES FOR A TIMELESS KITCHEN

The right kitchen style doesn’t just enhance the quality of your home — it enhances the overall quality of your life. The kitchen is the heart and soul of your home, so it’s important to cultivate an inviting space where you’ll share countless meals and moments with your loved ones. Today, we’re going to talk about four unique kitchen styles that are sure to transform your home and wow your guests!

The Farmhouse Kitchen

Farmhouse-style kitchens are known for their rustic simplicity. This throwback style of kitchen has recently come back into fashion, probably because of its relaxing vibes and practicality. VIGO makes its mark on the trend with its proprietary Matte Stone™ Farmhouse Kitchen Sinks. Reminiscent of a time when smokey kitchens were separated from the rest of the house for entertaining guests, this understated aesthetic is classified by its pure whites, large basins, and wood surfaces. Here are a few simple ways you can bring this sensationally practical style into your own home:

1. Shelves, not cabinets.

Cabinets can make a room feel more closed off and secluded. If you’re working with modest space, then opting for shelves is a great way to open up the room and add some breathability. Shelves also provide the opportunity to show off some of your fancy dishes, glassware, and appliances while also keeping them conveniently within reach.

2. Raw Materials

Implementing sustainable materials from rich natural resources is always a good idea especially if you’re trying to cultivate the farmhouse aesthetic. Deep farm sinks, flagstone flooring, soapstone counters, leather drawer handles, and natural wood surfaces are all great design options for your new farmhouse kitchen.

3. Aged for Beauty

Everything gets better with age. Thoughtfully inserted details like patina finishes and cast iron adornments are essential additions for anyone who’s trying to cultivate a charmingly rustic kitchen aesthetic. Remember that this style of kitchen isn’t about being chic — it’s about being unique. Incorporate a few antiques that you really love and make the design your own.

4. Event Ready

Farmhouse kitchens were originally intended for large homes with separate kitchens and dining areas. To modernize your design and tie it in seamlessly with the rest of your home design, be sure to include a few modern amenities such as an all-black range or a similarly muted refrigerator. Hints of bohemian charm may leave your design feeling a bit more eclectic but will also make this utilitarian space more inviting to guests and conversation.

Modern Kitchen

The term “Modern Kitchen” is always evolving. Today’s trends are tomorrow’s faux pas, so it’s important to pick a style that not only lasts but, more importantly, fits your style. After all, this is your kitchen and nothing is more important than showcasing the style and sensibility of the homeowner. And nothing is more modern than looking at your space critically and evaluating how you actually want to use it. Kitchens were once a place exclusively for preparing food but modern interpretations have given us more modern and versatile spaces to work with. So, how will you transform your kitchen? Below, we’ve outline four different techniques you can use to take your kitchen from NOW to WOW.

1. Great Rooms

Great rooms tend to combine the common areas of a home such as the living room, kitchen, or foyer into a single dynamic space which is what we often call an open plan. If you want your kitchen to be the heart and soul of your home, then there’s no better way to bring your family and friends together than with an open floor plan.

2. Sink Big

Granite, copper, and brass sinks have become extremely trendy in the last few years. Their unmistakably luxurious finish can’t be overlooked and that’s why they’ve become such sought-after additions to a myriad of different kitchens and designs. However, due to the price tag, a lot of homeowners will find it hard to implement these surfaces in their own homes. However, stainless steel kitchen sinks are a reasonable solution for their durability and sustainability. VIGO Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sinks provide your kitchen with optimal functionality, durability, and style!

3. Wall Cabinets

Fully integrated cabinets have become a sensible addition to the modern kitchen landscape. The seamless appearance screams modernity while the full-length cabinets offer a practical solution by providing an ample amount of space. If you’re looking to create a modern masterpiece, then this is one addition you’ll want to incorporate into your own design.

4. More Inviting with More Lighting

Good lighting is important in any space and modern kitchens are no exception. Finding creative ways to integrate lighting into your design is key to curating a modern aesthetic. Cabinet lighting, appliance accents, and seamless LEDs are all great options but don’t forget the almighty power of natural lighting.

The Industrial Kitchen

Edison-bulb lighting, concrete slabs, smooth wood, and evocative colors are all elements that exemplify the industrial home style. Characterized by its clean lines and downtown appeal, this aesthetic is sure to impress guests with its bold looks and bohemian sensibilities. If you’re looking to capture some chic Manhattan vibes, then these four tips could transform your old kitchen into something new.

1. Flatter is Better.

Industrial kitchens are bold enough without needing to make a statement with your cabinetry. Using a muted palette and simple, flat-front panels is the best way to keep your organizing simple and your kitchen spectacular. Let your cabinetry be the canvas for the rest of your kitchen to shine.

2. Bold & Black.

Nothing captures the urban aesthetic like bold blacks and powerful dark hues. Consider incorporating a black or stainless steel refrigerator and oven set or an island countertop made from slate. A single bold piece can easily become the focal point of your whole design, so be sure to choose something that exhibits your personality.

3. Metallic Finishes.

Metallic accents and stainless steel finishes are a great added touch for any homeowners who’re trying to add a sleek, edgy feel to their final design. If you’re looking to create a kitchen with an unmistakably urban profile, then be sure to include some heavy metal in your own home like a stainless steel sink or sleek VIGO Stainless Steel Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet.

4. Make it Cozy.

So, your industrial kitchen is moody, bold, and darkly designed for decadence. But to keep things from getting too depressing, it’s important to add some warmth to your kitchen. After all, it is the heart of the home. Adding some white elements and lighter neutral elements is a great way to balance your palette. A breakfast nook with throw pillows or an all-white area rug could be all your design needs to feel at home.

Classic kitchen

In the world we live in today, there are more kitchen designs, styles, and categories than ever. That’s why we’re glad that the classic kitchen style hasn’t fallen out of fashion. Featuring simple neutral palettes and traditional layouts that suit a myriad of needs, this style of kitchen isn’t just great for utility — it’s great for resale. Simple designs like blue jeans and white t-shirts will never go out of fashion, and neither will this versatile style of kitchen. Follow these three tips below and create a timeless kitchen design of your very own.

1. Keep it Neutral

Classic kitchens don’t have to be all white. In fact, the austerity of the all-white kitchen is more categorized as a modern element of design. Off white, light brown, and other natural colors are all great choices for any homeowners trying to cultivate a classic look without losing the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional design.

Alternative palettes like brown and white also find their way into classic kitchen design. Here, walnut cabinets, white marble and cabinets with a simple door style have all the elements of a classic kitchen.

2. Simple Doors & Drawers

Shaker-style doors and cabinets have always been an iconic element of the classic kitchen design. Some things just don’t go out of style and that’s what makes them so classic.

3. Flexibility

Classic kitchens have the versatility to be anything you want them to be. You can take small elements of every style to establish an eclectic aesthetic that astounds. Or keep it simple and allow the next owners the opportunity to reimagine it.

Whatever aesthetic you choose, make it fabulous and make it your own. Don’t let the different categories of design inhibit your thinking or make you feel pressured to adhere to a certain set of styles and standards. If there’s something you don’t like about a particular style, then don’t incorporate it in your own design. Do what feels right for you. After all, this is your kitchen and this is your mission. Now go out there and build the kitchen of your dreams!

Let us know in the comments below what your favorite kitchen design is and check-out vigoindustries.com for more inspiration!