The Shaker kitchen - One of the most sought-after styles when it comes to kitchen design. We thought we would take you on a deep dive into this functional, timeless, and eminently beautiful design style. What is the origin of the style? What are its hallmarks? How can you best create your very own dream Shaker-style kitchen? Read all about our Shaker kitchens here.
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Five quick tips for creating your own Shaker dream
Take some time to figure out how much storage space you’ll need. List what appliances you’ll want to have on hand and which you can go without. With this information, we can help you design a kitchen that is as symmetrically-designed as possible — all of our Shaker kitchens are site-build, custom-designed, and fully functional.
You may want to consider an open shelving system. The less storage space you need, the fewer cabinets you’ll have to incorporate into the space. Instead, you can focus on open shelves to keep things organized.
Utilize natural materials. Any additions you make to your bespoke kitchen should be fully natural. Stone, wood, and metal all work quite well in Shaker-style kitchens.
Look for inspiration from rooms that incorporate lots of muted colors. These can serve as a strong starting point even if you wind up using different hues all around the space. For example, you can use a lighter shade for the walls and a darker shade for the cabinets while staying within the same color palette. By using a consistent color scale, you’ll create a simpler, cleaner and more harmonious expression.
Decorate your open shelves with all sorts of beautiful details: porcelain tableware, a metal milk jug, or a beautiful wooden cutting board are all stylish and useful details to display. Johanna Bradford’s kitchen is a good example of what we mean. Try to avoid anything too chromatic or made from synthetic materials such as plastic as these might clash with the surrounding space.
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