Which kitchen cabinet style matches your style?
Get familiar with some of the telltale visual cues and recognizable design elements of five common kitchen design styles: traditional, transitional, Modern, contemporary and rustic.

TRADITIONAL
- Takes inspiration from the past
- Emphasizes details – generous moldings, raised panel doors, carved elements
- Rich dark stains and understated paint colors (often white) create an overall elegance
- Includes natural materials – wood, granite, slate, copper
- Can be defined as: formal, classic, refined
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TRANSITIONAL
- A blend of traditional and contemporary style
- More relaxed than traditional, softer than contemporary
- Tailored appearance with clean lines, nothing fancy or frilly (think: Shaker-style cabinets)
- May include sleek elements like glass mosaic tile or a stainless steel range hood
- Often features a palette of warm neutrals – creams, tans, greys, chocolate browns
- Can be defined as: casual, understated, informal
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CONTEMPORARY
- Reflects what’s on-trend and fashionable today
- Influenced by many global styles and design eras
- A streamlined appearance – less is more
- Warm colors and touches of texture keep things inviting
- Can be defined as: monochromatic, open, uncluttered
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MODERN
- A period-specific style that peaked in the 1950s-60s with Mid-Century Modern
- Sleek, orderly look that emphasizes strong horizontal and vertical lines
- Often features glossy surfaces, like glass, stainless steel and acrylic
- Form follows function – shuns anything that’s purely decorative
- Can be defined as: minimalist, bold, linear
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RUSTIC
- Influences vary from country farmhouse to Tuscan villa to log cabin lodge
- Simple designs that celebrate raw, rugged and natural materials – hand-hewn beams, exposed brick walls, unfinished wood floors, wrought iron
- Often includes reclaimed items with an aged patina or new-made-to-look-old pieces with distressed finishes
- Texture is an important design feature
- Can be defined as: organic, cozy, muted
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