Discover Your New Kitchen Style

Remodeling your kitchen can be stressful, but it’s also one of those projects that you’ll enjoy for decades. There are so many different variations of kitchen designs and styles, making decisions about your new kitchen can be a little intimidating. From major details such as the cabinets to the smaller things such as hardware and accessories, you have a lot of decisions to make. Working with a remodeling contractor with design expertise can be a lifesaver. At Altra Home Decor, we’ve been making kitchens beautiful in the Phoenix area since 1998!

Kitchen Design Styles

There are four fundamental design styles to select from for your new kitchen – modern, contemporary, traditional, and eclectic. Our kitchen design consultants can work with you to help you choose the one that’s right for you.

Modern

A modern kitchen refers to the styles from the 1920s – 1950’s or has been referred to as mid-century modern.

• Cabinets – Consider cabinets with strong lines and create a sleek look with minimal hardware
• Counter tops – Consider solid or laminate counter tops

Contemporary

A contemporary kitchen is all about simplicity and sophistication. Color and hardware options are endless!

• Cabinets – Consider cabinets that have sleek lines such as shaker or flat surface cabinets. Contemporary styles are usually the most affordable.
• Counter tops – Consider solid surfaces such as stainless steel, concrete or glass countertops.

Traditional

A traditional kitchen is always classy and adds an element of style. Traditional kitchen styles focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail. Traditional styles are usually the most expensive.

• Cabinets – Consider a more furniture-style look with classic moldings such as shaker or European country styles.
• Counter tops – Consider marble or granite to compliment your wooden cabinets

Eclectic

An eclectic kitchen combines elements from different origins and time periods to create a unified look and feel. Creativity is a must!

• Cabinets – Consider anything and everything from insert, distressed or beadboard cabinets. An eclectic style can be challenging to design, but provides a totally unique look.
• Counter tops – Consider, butcher block, tile or even laminate countertops

It is true that the cabinets and counter tops are the focal point of any kitchen, but don’t overlook the rest when you are putting together your budget. To make your kitchen remodel really work, you may also need to:

• Select new window treatments
• Replace floors
• Repaint walls
• Update appliances

Kitchen Design in Phoenix

Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!