The kitchen is the heart of any home as well as the subject of so many home improvements. The average kitchen has to deliver on all fronts. It should be a practical place for preparing food and enjoying the resulting meals, a cleverly designed and cohesive social space, and a spot that cements your preferred style.

With the average kitchen replaced every 7 to 10 years, and the highest quality kitchen units able to last a lot longer, getting your interior scheme just right is important. Failure to do so will mean a very long time indeed living with the consequences!

When deciding on your kitchen design, choosing between modern and traditional is often the first task. To help you on your way we’re here to share the key characteristics and calling cards of modern and traditional kitchen spaces to reveal which style is right for you.

The modern kitchen

The word ‘modern’ means different things to different people. When many people think of modern kitchens, they think about schemes that encompass the latest trends. Yet a modern kitchen doesn’t have to be based on the brightest or boldest concepts.

Modern kitchens are often defined by their minimalist features and simple colour palettes, which mean many modern kitchen schemes are able to stand the test of time. The sleek and streamlined modern kitchen is also designed with storage in mind to minimise the clutter that can often look and feel chaotic, and prevent the kitchen from being the relaxing or entertaining space it should be.

Modern kitchen layouts are often designed to be as open as possible to ensure the free-flowing space that makes the perfect place to gather friends and family.

The traditional space

Traditional kitchens don’t have to be inspired by the fussy details of yesteryear. The traditional kitchen can be a timeless space that transcends the trends and lives on through many other eras.

Traditional kitchens often use softer muted shades, rather than the stark and clinical colours favoured in modern kitchen design. The use of natural materials, such as wood and stone, is also popular in traditional spaces.

Your kitchen style

Deciding between a modern and traditional kitchen really does come down to your personal preference. Thankfully, we have a huge range of incredible kitchens for you to choose from, all of which are built to order in our Northamptonshire factory.

Discover luxury kitchen designs that are made to last and built with you in mind right here.