Contemporary Kitchen Styles | Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Contemporary Kitchens

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.

We came into this remodel with few ideas of our own, and Randy and Linda worked over and over and over on the changes and redesigns and dithering until it came together just right. Gosh, they are patient, and always courteous! What resulted was a beautiful, transformed living space that fits us perfectly.
Mary Woodyard