Contemporary Kitchen Styles | Santa Barbara

Design and construction for entire home by Hahka Kitchens,

Contemporary kitchens tend to be described as modern, minimalist and geometric. The characteristics include horizontal lines, asymmetry and a lack of molding and other ornamentation. Materials often are man-made rather than natural: stainless steel, laminate, glass, concrete, chrome and lacquer.

Contemporary encompasses styles from the 1940s to the present, with Europe—especially Italy, Germany and Scandinavia—leading the way.

Expect to see:

• Frameless cabinets with oversized hardware.
• Cabinet material: stainless steel; white or bold-colored laminate; or subtly grained woods such as birch, ash or mapleCabinet door style: slab or horizontal lift-up.
• Frosted glass inserts
• Stainless steel and other metallic accents
• Curved cabinets and counters

Contemporary styles: Art Modern, Futurism, Functionalism, Modern, Post-Modern.