If you’re torn between the rustic look and contemporary design, a shaker kitchen is the ultimate solution.
If you love the sleek, stylish effect a contemporary kitchen offers but still hanker for the old fashioned rustic look, you can have the best of both worlds with a shaker kitchen. Shaker kitchens offer clean lines with rustic style. Traditionally, shaker kitchens are considered expensive and high end, but with thanks to online stores like DIY Kitchens, it’s possible to get your hands on a shaker kitchen for a fraction of the price.
Shaker Kitchen Style – Why Compromise?
If you want some inspiration for your shaker kitchen, check out our top tips below when it comes to designing your room:
Colour: If you have a big open and bright space, then you can afford to consider dark shaker kitchens, for small kitchens with limited light, stick to bright or light colours. For a contemporary look, opt for a brave colour not usually used in a shaker kitchen - a bright red for instance – just temper it with traditional colours for the walls.
Style: The great thing about the shaker kitchen is you can find a range of styles that cover the spectrum – from modern and contemporary to traditional and rustic – or something in between.
• For a true traditional shaker kitchen, match it with a chunky dining table – or if you haven’t room, consider a breakfast bar from bare or painted wood. For door knobs, kitchen cabinet door handles and cupboard handles, opt for fat wooden ones or metal cup styles for a traditional shaker kitchen look. Traditional shaker kitchens should opt for ‘heritage’, muted shades.
• To create an Artisan shaker kitchen opt for scrubbed wood for your dining table and high-backed chairs. You can afford to be a bit mismatched for an individual, artistic look.
• When choosing your shaker kitchen, put some thought into the flooring you choose – there’s no point installing a beautiful shaker kitchen on a peeling laminate floor! Wood or stone is the ideal choice for high quality, long lasting flooring.
• Think about the kitchen cabinets – for dark rooms, opt for glazed reflective kitchen cabinet doors that help lift the light. Extra wide cabinets and fat drawers will also help create a contemporary vibe.
• Once you’ve chosen the style of the shaker kitchen you want – traditional, modern or artisan – don’t forget to put some thought into lighting as well as flooring. A well lit kitchen is essential for changing atmosphere and mood, so you can enjoy light and evenly bright kitchens in the day and atmospheric, dimmed kitchens at night.
Check out DIY Kitchens for your Dream Shaker Kitchen
It is easy to create the kitchen of your dreams with DIY Kitchens. Order online and enjoy a simple shopping experience. We deliver quality kitchen fittings throughout the UK direct to your door. If you need more information on any of our products including shaker kitchens, call us on 01977 608418. Alternatively email us at orders@diy-kitchens.com.
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