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Project
Fresnaye
Transitional Kitchen | 2012
This is a transitional-style kitchen featuring recessed flat-panel cabinet fronts combined with traditional elements.
About this kitchen
Refreshingly retro
Transitional kitchens vary greatly from home to home as they are simply made up of a combination of styles that fall within the traditional and modern scopes of design. This kitchen combines elements from the traditional farmhouse and minimalist Scandinavian styles with a touch of mid-century modern elements for a refreshingly retro twist. The centre island with its traditional hardware and white-washed finish softens the look of this otherwise clean-cut modern design. The surrounding cabinets could be described as being Scandinavian by design in their simplicity and functionality.
The oversized stacked ovens, and bold black fridge and cooking range, paired with avocado green are elements often found in mid-century modern designs. This kitchen is a great example of how various styles can be combined without the result being a mishmash of mismatched ideas.
Transitional kitchens allow you to break free from the constraints of a particular style to create a unique look. As long as you have a clear vision of what you want, a cohesive space can be created by combining ideas that stem from a variety of design ideals.
The features
We love…
Style continuity in a transitional kitchen is achieved by scattering or echoing elements of each style throughout the space.
Here the farm-house style that anchors the room centrally is echoed by the open shelving along the walls, whilst a touch of mid-century style is brought to the island through the organic bowl and orchid that sits atop the island. The clean lines and natural wood elements that surround the island add a Scandinavian appeal.
A free-standing bookshelf was custom-made to complement the retro aspect of this kitchen, with a nod to the pop art of the mid-century era. The inspiration for the bookshelf came from the game Tetris, which was popular during the 80s and 90s. The result is a piece of furniture that would easily blend into any room of a modern Scandinavian-inspired home.
This quirky piece of furniture certainly is cool rather than kitch.
Free-standing furniture pieces can add personality to a kitchen.
JEAN BOOYENS
DIRECTOR – CCMI
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