Transitional Kitchens

If you are exploring options in kitchen style, you may have heard of transitional kitchens.

Now-a-days, the “transitional kitchen” is everywhere.

A transitional kitchen design was the most popular trend last year and continues to remain so this year. The question is, what type of kitchen is called “transitional?”

The transitional kitchen is a combination of both traditional and modern designs in a balanced manner such that you can feel the traditional warmth while you enjoy the contemporary efficiency.

Classic Colors

A transitional kitchen uses a neutral color palette of whites, grays, and beiges. However, you can include splashes of color in the backsplash, counters, and decorative items to give your kitchen a pop of vibrancy.

Overall, the focus is on timeless colors that balance the rich warmth of a traditional kitchen with the plainness of a contemporary design.

A transitional kitchen also increases the resale value of your house since neutral colors are more appealing to buyers.

Clean Lines

Traditional kitchens usually have detailed cabinetry, ornate molding, and other decorated features. The transitional kitchen gets clean lines from the contemporary style but not its starkness. The details on cabinets are simple and more likely to be recessed.

Textured Materials

In the transitional kitchen, the focus lies not in the colors or lines, but in the textures. Transitional kitchen styles often mix natural and man-made textures. Natural wood, engineered wood, glass, metal, or tile are commonly used. Stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops are popular.

What you Prefer

Finally, it is up to you. You can choose any features, materials and accents you like. In a transitional style, there is enough room for personal preference. You can have pendant lights or recessed lights. You can have under-cabinet and in-drawer lighting. You can choose any type of flooring and sink fixtures. A transitional kitchen is a balanced design to accommodate a variety of elements and features.

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house, where the entire family spends a great deal of time together. It is important for this space to be friendly, warm and functional. This is why it is extremely important to discuss your needs, preferences, budget and your vision of the kitchen, with your kitchen contractor or remodeler. Share if you have saved any pictures from Pinterest of magazines of what you wish your kitchen to be like. If you have specific preferences, like a baking station, it is a good idea to share that with your remodeling contractor in advance.

Experienced kitchen remodelers, such as North Star Kitchen and Bath in Carlsbad, are experts in bringing your vision to life within your budget.

If you are looking for experienced kitchen or bathroom remodeling services in Carlsbad, call North Star Kitchen and Bath at 760-846-2284.

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