March 4, 2009
Photo Gallery: 8 Kitchen Styles
Before you remodel, view traditional, modern and farmhouse kitchens to find the right design for you. See beautiful cabinets, countertops, faucets, sinks and islands, too.
Crisp white and black cabinets and counters keep this design fresh.
A charming apron sink, shaker-style cabinetry and dark oiled-soapstone counters infuse this kitchen with farmhouse style.
For more contemporary country spaces, visit our Photo Gallery: Farmhouse Style.
A beautiful blend of wood counters, modern furniture, cream-coloured cabinets and hardwood.
A balustered island topped with reclaimed wood, apothecary jars filled with faux robin’s eggs and industrial-style stools add character and a sense of history to this rustic kitchen.
See more of this beautiful home in the July 2007 issue.
A concrete kitchen island and counters, silver accents and punches of colour contribute to this clean design.
Solid pine planks offer warmth and a visual break from the expanses of polished concrete in this dramatic, contemporary space. The sculptural silver orbs are by Canadian designer Martha Sturdy.
A remodel mixes convenience with cottage charm.
Old world Shaker cabinets are invigorated by stainless appliances, including a stainless farmhouse sink, and light wood flooring, ceiling and countertops. The maple floors are complemented by the chunky maple island with turned legs, which doubles as a work surface and a casual dining spot.
For more island inspiration, see our Kitchen Tables As Islands photo gallery.
Clean wood, discreet hardware, stainless steel appliances and a marble island combine for a sleek design.
This fully equipped kitchen, featuring teak cabinets, opens up to the outside to serve a family’s alfresco dining and entertaining needs.
Stainless steel table and countertops update the otherwise traditional cream cabinets and dark flooring.
Upholstered dining chairs, hurricane pendants, dark woods and handsome millmork give this kitchen design a rich, polished look.
White counter tops and metal bar stools pop against these dark, horizontal-grain wood cabinets.
Sharp, contemporary design almost conceals this space’s function as a kitchen. Panelling over the fridge door and minimal upper cabinets keep the look streamlined and clean.
Sleek counters and cabinets contrast beautifully with traditional mouldings and flooring.
White oak cabinetry gives this kitchen a luxurious, elegant appearance and complements the English stone tile floors.