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POLL - Which kitchen do you prefer? Contemporary vs Traditional

Kitchen Exchange
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

Hey everyone! Was just interested to get your opinions on these kitchens and which one you guys prefer :)

Contemporary:






Traditional:







https://www.kitchenexchange.co.uk/buy-a-kitchen/

Contemporary
Traditional
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  • PRO
    Shanemac Furniture & Interiors
    6 years ago

    We Love Traditional most. Thanks!

    Comments (32)

    • PRO
      Shanemac Furniture & Interiors
      6 years ago

      Love Your Voting Idea about Contemporary and Traditional Kitchen.

      Kitchen Exchange thanked Shanemac Furniture & Interiors
    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks a lot Shanemac Furniture! Which one did you vote for? :)

    • PRO
      Fisher & Paykel Appliances UK & Ireland
      6 years ago

      We voted for contemporary, but we love the uniqueness of the lighting in the traditional kitchen!

      Kitchen Exchange thanked Fisher & Paykel Appliances UK & Ireland
    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks for the vote guys! Totally agree on the lighting, its so unique!

    • PRO
      Opun
      6 years ago

      We voted for the contemporary ! Much easier to maintain and clean ! But we agree that the lighting in the traditional picture looks great ! :)

      Kitchen Exchange thanked Opun
    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Very true! Thanks for the vote :)

    • jessegee
      6 years ago
      Traditional but depends on the property!
      Kitchen Exchange thanked jessegee
    • PRO
      West London Kitchens
      6 years ago

      We're a vote for contemporary, its what we specialise in. But we do think the lighting is very funky in the traditional photos and would look amazing in a contemporary kitchen also.

      Kitchen Exchange thanked West London Kitchens
    • Jen Crosland
      6 years ago

      I voted for contemporary I am a bit OCD sometimes and I don't like too much clutter in a kitchen. With a contemporary style I feel its easier to clean and keep clutter free.

      Kitchen Exchange thanked Jen Crosland
    • Rolly Estrada
      6 years ago

      I found contemporary kitchens easier to maintain. I also get to express better in it than with a traddy kitchen. Maybe because I'm not one for intricate details? :/

      Kitchen Exchange thanked Rolly Estrada
    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks for all the comments guys!! Really interesting reading them!

    • PRO
      Opus Bathrooms
      6 years ago

      This is really in tune with contemporary design and minimalism as well as block colours, whilst the traditional design just looks so extravagant! The curves, the colours, the whole setting feels like its alive and bulging at the seams!

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    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Totally agree Opus Bathrooms! Thanks for the comment :)

    • Rolly Estrada
      6 years ago

      I do agree with Opus Bathrooms. Traditional Kitchens really do look far more "homey" than most contemporary kitchens, especially ones with modern designs where everything is plain sheet aluminum. But then, we also have contemporary kitchens which look very much alive with character too! Take this one for example from BUILD:

      It may not be as character heavy as a traddy kitchen like the one shown above in the poll, but it's definitely got enough character that it's not too overbearing.

      Or even this from Sun West Custom:


      But I have to admit to one thing which I'd be remiss not to admit; a traddy kitchen bathed in royal blue with white furniture melts me into submission anytime.

      Kitchen Exchange thanked Rolly Estrada
    • kellychoi
      6 years ago
      Truly handless I am getting.
    • Sonia
      6 years ago
      I’m being a bit cheeky here, but I didn’t like either of the ones in the pictures. The contemporary one looked a bit dated to me, and the traditional looked over fussy. My favourite style is modern country - lovely pastel shades with lots of wood and rustic brick walls. Sorry!
    • Rolly Estrada
      6 years ago

      @forzaitalia Then you'd prolly love my mom's kitchen then! :D I'll be sure to show them to you and see if you're happy with it after the holidays.

    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Love those Kitchens Rolly!!

    • Sam Potter
      6 years ago
      With the greatest of respect they both look horrible and dated to me, and I'm not some young hipster type. I'm 50. The modern one looks dark and soulless, the traditional one is frou frou and American looking. Here's my inspiration kitchen, the chandelier I've just bought and the room I'm renovating/turning into a kitchen. My version will be more practical than the one that inspired me as it'll do duty as a dining room too, by having a kitchen table in the middle. I dont get the island thing at all.
    • PRO
      Homebits
      6 years ago

      We love both! Ever in need of some gadgets and accessories for your kitchen? Look no further: http://www.homebits.co.uk/acatalog/CONTEMPORARY_COOK.html


      Kitchen Exchange thanked Homebits
    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks Homebits!

    • Laura Thomas
      6 years ago
      I agree with forzaitalia. Neither of the kitchens shown appeal to me.

      Whilst I appreciate the clean lines of a contemporary gloss slab style kitchens if done well in the correct setting , I love the homeliness of a traditional shaker style.
    • PRO
      New Line Construction Ltd
      6 years ago

      Traditional with no excuse !

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    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks New Line Contruction Ltd!

    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      kellychoi :)

    • PRO
      chuangmei household products LTD
      6 years ago

      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152873941977

      Brass Brushed Gold Bathroom Basin Mixer Tap Bath Hot and Cold Mixing Faucet

      Kitchen Exchange thanked chuangmei household products LTD
    • PRO
      chuangmei household products LTD
      6 years ago

    • PRO
      Kitchen Exchange
      Original Author
      5 years ago

      Love those taps^!

    • cassandrascott24
      4 years ago

      Coming onto this post a year late! Yes, I too don't really like either of the kitchens chosen and even prefer the contemporary one! But I'm a trad gal at heart and echo some of the comments above about homeliness and character that it gives...

    • Hannah Bracegirdle
      4 years ago

      The traditional kitchen style shown here is beautiful, but this time the contemporary gets my vote! Super clean lines and clutter-less design looks modern and sleek.

    • Hannah Bracegirdle
      4 years ago

      The traditional kitchen style shown here is beautiful, but this time the contemporary gets my vote! Super clean lines and clutter-less design looks modern and sleek.

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