Vanishing Appilances

I am seeing more and more kitchen designs with a sleek, modern look. The appliances are no longer a status symbol or focal point. Although I still think there is a place for that look, the new trend seems to be hiding appliances. Low profile cooktops and panelled refrigerators are taking the place of giant ranges and fingerprint-ridden stainless steel. What do you think of this trend?

Source Unknown

Source Unknown

Source Unknown

Source Unknown

Troy Adams

Troy Adams

Phoebe Howard

Falling Over The Edge

A contemporary way to finish the end of kitchen or bathroom cabinets is to carry the counter top all the way to the floor. Sometimes known as a waterfall edge the look is very clean. I think this style works best in spaces where you can see the counter top "spilling" to the floor. Here are some examples of contemporary and transitional kitchens with this edge detail.

Cleaned Up Kitchens

Sometimes contemporary kitchens can look too manufactured and sterile for me. Like if a crumb dropped on the counter that's all I would see. Case in point..

Snaidero

This is a beautiful kitchen by Snaidero but this just seems like a kitchen for people that don't cook.

The new soft contemporary looks way more livable and warm in my opinion.

Here are some examples...

Christopher Grubb

Kraftmaid

Huntley and Company

Phoebe Howard