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MODERN
KITCHENS IN NYC, WESTCHESTER & NEW JERSEY |
While the term may mean different things to different design professionals,
modern kitchen design is meant to deliver contemporary trends, cutting
edge style, and a taste of the future for what was once considered
a workroom for household chores. Staying on the cusp of these trends
is a difficult enterprise, however, as the future is unwritten and
the present is always changing. In general, modern kitchens opt
for minimalist and often-urban touches like sleek lines and metallic
finishes that either show off or compliment the most contemporary
and innovative appliances and accessories. Often minimalist in lighting
as well as space, ultra modern spaces shy away from creating storage
space and opt for stylistic nuances that incorporate high-end pots,
pans, and utensils, which can offer their own flair and style to
your décor.
If you’re an amateur gourmet or just a microwave maestro,
creating a modern kitchen can be an exciting and freeing experience
that cuts a swath through the cluttered milieu of traditional models,
cleaving off the fat—or the unnecessary cooking accoutrements—that
are encumbering your busy lifestyle.
Bringing Modernism into your Kitchen
While skating the line between true urban chic and overt ostentation
can be an artful enterprise, one precept remains eternal: less is
always more. In fact, modern kitchens avoid the pile-up and -in
approach, often begging the question “can we really cook in
here?” But like a good magic trick, the true art or illusion
in modern kitchen design is hiding appliances and accessories with
expert cabinetry that would be the envy of any craftsman or magician
alike. But while a good designer won’t make your authentic
Sabatier knife set disappear at your convenience, they can certainly
make it less noticeable and often invisible to the naked eye. In
fact, a solid contemporary design schematic can either help you
hide or highlight your accessories to stun and scintillate your
guests and create an atmosphere that both welcomes and calms them.
Of course, even the concept of modernism is subjective, offering
options to suit the wants and needs of both adventurous and traditional
consumers. These days sleek European modernism is coming back into
Bergen County, NJ, Westchester and New York City homes.
Whether you want ultra modern motifs like the Ernestomeda’s
exotic Verve and Flute kitchens or a fusion of natural and synthetic
materials to put a new twist on traditional themes, you can easily
satisfy your taste for the contemporary no matter how you define
it.
Trends in contemporary cooking area
Recent kitchen
trends, however, point toward using freestanding, frosted glass
cabinets with dramatic backlighting to create a delicate effect
on the kitchen, giving it both style and ambiance. Combining these
cabinets with dark wood drawers above the sink also sets up a nice
transition into the contemporary, melding the natural world with
the futuristic for optimal effect.
But let’s face it, the future is here and as technology catches
up with our imaginations, many modern designers are getting highly
creative, adding LED (light-emitting diode) technology to make water
glow while rushing from vividly arched faucet work.
In fact, the addition of metals like aluminum and stainless steel
can be found adorning the countertops of many contemporary kitchen
spaces and even small touches like metal accessories on your pulls
and knobs and along your backsplash glimmer with that modern temperament.
Color, too, can lend a boisterous energy to your space and various
laminate countertops and cabinets offer a vividness you would be
less likely to find with traditional materials.
Combing a Backsplash with Surfaces
For the backsplash, recent trends are demanding quartz surfaces
like Silestone, which has the sheen and luster of authentic stone
with better resilience and less upkeep, reminding us of the most
important aspect of modernism: matching the convenience and efficiency
intrinsic to modern life with a high level of professionalism and
style.
In the end, modern kitchen design is obviously what you make it,
but exposing yourself to the entire spectrum of modern thinking
can greatly improve your contemporary masterpiece. At MyHome all
of our architects
know the ins and outs of modern kitchen design and are willing to
help you build the kitchen of your dreams. As the hub of your family’s
lifestyle the kitchen is often touted as the most important room
in the house, and all of our MyHome designers understand its value.
Please call us today or drop by any of our showrooms to see for
yourself what’s possible for today and the years to come. |
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