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Sophisticated and innovative, contemporary style reflects what’s cool today. Use this style guide to identify some hallmark characteristics of contemporary kitchen design.
Contemporary style reflects design of the present day. Since culture, fashion and lifestyle influences evolve over time, so do the colors, forms and patterns of contemporary kitchen design. Today, you can spot a contemporary kitchen by its open and airy appearance, streamlined look, warm feel and cutting-edge technology.
Many people use “contemporary” and “modern” interchangeably, but they’re not the same.
Today, homeowners want spaces that feel cozy, comfortable and inviting. For contemporary kitchens, that often means a soothing, monochromatic palette featuring colors with warmer undertones.
A painted finish is a popular present-day option for kitchen cabinetry – particularly in white or grey. Warm White, Linen and Pebble Grey are on-trend KraftMaid® paints to warm up a space.
Showcasing wood grain can also bring in some natural warmth. A contemporary kitchen with strong Scandinavian influences might use two-tone cabinetry with white paint and Natural stain on Maple, while an entire space featuring Baltic or Cannon Grey in a distressed finish technique will reflect more of a contemporary industrial vibe.
Texture can play a big role in making a space feel cozy too.
Like Modern, contemporary design favors a streamlined presence. Where contemporary differs is how you can achieve that uncluttered look.
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Use our Visualizer to design a contemporary kitchen.
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