How to Design a Classic Kitchen

Building a brand new kitchen that feels like you’ve been there forever offers the best of both worlds: contemporary needs are met in a comfortable and timeless gathering space suitable for a parade of guests. It is a kitchen that can grow and adapt to changing needs, while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere – a balance that most people covet.

Fortunately, this look is called “timeless” for a reason: it is easy to achieve, even with the latest technology. Opting for an efficient arrangement of high quality basic products, surrounded by plenty of storage space, will advance this kitchen.

Durable materials and established designs should be the foundation of this kitchen. Fortunately, you can turn to IKEA for everything you need to design one that will stand up to years of fantasy and style.

Classic cuisine has to withstand a lot, but you can still make room for timeless, artisan-style details that add warmth. Personalization is key when you need life-saving countertops and cabinets but still want smart details.

“Even traditional cuisine can look updated with the smart choice of color,” says Viola Mushkudiani, senior IKEA interior design manager. “Use brighter or trendy colors on kitchen doors, walls and finishes to create a transitional look.”

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Laminate worktops

Laminate worktops are durable and polished, and often come in a gradient of shades. They are easy to maintain, clean at all costs and show no wear and tear like natural stone does. In addition, today’s laminate surfaces, while affordable, can mimic the look and feel of stone or quartz.

Cabinetry

An ultra versatile and modular cabinet system will allow you to meet the specific needs of you and / or your family. Look for a mix of low and high storage so you can keep everyday tools and less frequently used items close at hand. Simple Shaker facades with a beveled design will blend in perfectly or present a special set of dishes with a style that includes glass. Try a multi-pronged option for larger cabinets or a quaint crossbar pattern for smaller ones

For easy storage of your countertop kitchen utensils – food processors, toasters and instant jars can add up – a cabinet at the counter level can be shaped from a horizontal wall cabinet, hinged at the top. Close the shop, and it’s like a clean slate until the next use.

Secular keys, high

Gas cooking is as classic as possible, and a built-in stove fits in the surrounding cabinets, suitable for all kitchen sizes. The cast iron grates that can be removed and cleaned, along with the upward facing knobs, are contemporary improvements to the simple design.

An antique brass-colored tap with a high spout hugs the past and the present. Look for one with a contrasting handle in an elegant cone to enhance the vintage feel.

Maybe you have a separate dining room, maybe not, but having a place directly in the kitchen to get together makes time even more pleasant. There are many ways to do this, but we like both of these options.

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Casual counter-height seats

If your kitchen layout includes an island or breakfast bar, add casual seating that doesn’t take up too much space. Try powder-coated steel or solid wood stools that are easy to move. Or a style with a classic silhouette and back that add to the artisanal look.

Breakfast corner

One of the most comfortable looks for a kitchen with a dining area is a breakfast area, surrounded by integrated seats or a bench. The finished product offers flexibility and styles suitable for kitchens of all shapes and sizes. The equation is simple and ingenious:

Start with a storage bench and anchor it along a wall – or install two benches, perpendicular to the inside of a corner. Garnish with a few bench cushions or a few chair cushions for more comfort and add an easy-to-move table. Complete it with spare seats and complete the look with suspended lighting that exudes comfort.

Running out of space and storage? Try a legged table with large leaves that fold back and forth; when they are downstairs, it becomes a thin console table with drawers. Folding or stacking chairs integrate easily into the look and can hang on a hook or corral in a corner when not in use.

The details make classic cuisine truly memorable, so incorporate accents that will brighten up your day, whether functional or purely decorative. The aluminum handles in a classic black or metallic color could give a vintage touch without dating your space, and the functional textiles with soft colors in classic patterns do the same job.

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If you opt for a neutral palette, avocado green accessories are perfectly at home in the most classic kitchens and festoons on the edges of bowls or textiles add a charming visual element. And finally: what is a classic kitchen without a cookie jar?

Getting the look of a classic kitchen updated for modern living is a matter of balance. Whether you need help visualizing what’s possible or looking for a partner to make the kitchen of your dreams, IKEA Kitchen Services is there to help. Make an appointment to start.