direction in traditional kitchens is to retain the revered traditional sillouettes and cabinet hardware, but mix things up a bit by painting cabinets gray (instead of the expected white) and using brass (instead of the expected brushed nickel). Don't you love this twist?
combines the traditional warmth of wood, raised panel, beaded inset cabinets with stainless steel appliances and glass tiles. The open, galley kitchen layout keeps everything close at hand while enabling the cook and dishwasher to be a part of all the action.
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modern and traditional. Bud_dietrich lives in a 1930s French Country style home. "We wanted our kitchen to be a bridge between this older, more traditional style, and a sleeker and more modern appearance," he says. His kitchen pays tribute to the traditional with clear stained cabinetry and a beaded inset
Traditional with a modern flair. Spacious, yet work space is seperated from social space.
toward the traditional, I see more and more clients willing to take risks with mixing modern furnishings in traditional homes," Zaveloff says. "People are more open to having fun with mixing eras and styles rather than being rigid. I also have more clients willing to use vintage pieces and, more importantly
based on a traditional kiva design, is both traditionally appropriate and practical. As the weather cools in the evening, a bit of warmth from a fire is a welcome addition.
redone with traditional French baroque features, including a fair amount of gold gilded accents. Here, gilded gold frames and trim accent a bright red room with tiled floors — a great example of how Mexican and French elements can be combined in decor.
classic, traditional style alive in a contemporary setting. Less is more — literally. When having custom woodwork made, less ornate detail often means less cost. Another reason to love modernism!
The panelling in this room plays off the traditional ideal of a wood-panelled library, but updates it with
with your traditional decor? You might be surprised at how much you like the edgy note. Or lessen the juxtaposition by having it scored and stained to resemble stone or tile. More 'So Your Style Is':Traditional | Arts & Crafts | Hollywood Regency | Rustic | Old World | Cottage | French CountryTransitional
feel of traditional paneling, its horizontal placement makes it modern.
Horizontally oriented pine planks are a contemporary take on traditional beach cottage beadboard. They create a cozier area for the bed, serve as a visual headboard and make the space appear bigger. See the rest of this home