It seems all kitchen design these
days boils down to two different
styles: The traditional, old-fashioned
look and the super-streamlined,
glossy approach. The first uses 18thand
19th-century-inspired kitchen
"furniture," featuring plenty of craftsmanship
and period detailing. The
kitchen is frequently chopped into
designated work areas, free-standing
cabinets, and non-continuous
counter areas. At the other extreme
are the virtually seamless contemporary
kitchens that look as if they'd
stand up pretty well in a wind tunnel.
I favor a mix of classical and contemporary
design. I like classic
details, such as raised-panel cabinet
doors and ornate moldings. But I
also like to streamline the arrangement
of the cabinets, countertops,
and appliances, especially in a small
kitchen.
Small kitchens depend on illusion
rather than raw square footage