Elements of Traditional Kitchens
CABINETRY: Flush inset or framed cabinets are associated with an Old World way or furniture-style way of building cabinets. These raised-panel doors and cabinets are the signature look of traditional kitchens. This means that you can see the frame around the doors, along with the hinges, which are typically in silver, oil-rubbed bronze or even antique brass. The cabinets found in this style of kitchen usually have a glaze or specialty finish that makes the cabinets look aged or distressed.
ORNATE & DECORATE LIGHTING: Brass chandeliers, lantern-style lights, and other lighting options that are usually found in a dining room, are found in traditional-styled kitchens. This trend is certainly less Old World, since kitchens were not used like there are today. This lighting option giving the kitchen a more comfortable, livable area.
COUNTERTOPS: Quartzite and light granites are popular choices for traditional kitchen countertops. Even thought marble is a more high-maintenance choice, it has an Old World feel that continues to be popular throughout the years. Any honed or non-shiny finishes on countertops seem to be more traditional, although polished stone does occasionally show up in this style of kitchen.
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