With so many styles of kitchens and cabinets to choose from, it can sometimes be hard to decide on (and implement) a favorite. You may think that each style is beautiful in its own way. But which is the best match for your home?

Aside from the individual look, many other aspects should be considered, such as compatibility with the rest of the home, and whether it will endure the test of time. Here are explanations of various kitchen styles to help you make a decision:

Contemporary 

Contemporary kitchens are simple spaces characterized by distinctive, hard, and sleek horizontal lines. A full overlay slab door style is typically the norm, such as the Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Milan (wellborn.com). The small amount of ornamentation is natural and usually comes in some form of texture. For example, there may be horizontal wood grains to match up with the horizontal line scheme. Visually the wood grain gives off a textured appearance.

Traditional 

Traditional kitchens are distinguished by their detail. Unlike transitional styles, it contains embellishments such as corbels and moldings on every piece of furniture. In terms of cabinetry, raised panels with applied moulding are common. Outlining these raised panels is inset or framed cabinet construction, adding a hint of detail to the cabinet doors. A fun thing about the traditional style is the ability to mix doors, giving you the freedom to choose a couple of styles and combine them between perimeter cabinets and your island. Techniques are a small detail that, when applied to every cabinet door, give off a striking effect. This is an attribute that can really define your own personal style. Hutch and furniture cabinets are another unique feature of traditional kitchens.

Transitional 

Transitional styling pulls together the warmth of traditional with the crispness of contemporary to achieve a happy median. This allows you to choose a simple door style, often a shaker, and pair it with a beautiful stained wood. Neutral paints are also very popular among transitional cabinetry. Wellborn offers two shaker door styles, Bristol and Hanover, both of which are wonderful choices for a transitional look. With ornamental pieces at a minimum, emphasis is placed on the modest details that do exist. Transitional style encompasses the best of both worlds (ideal when husband and wife have different preferences) and fits the style of many homes because of its versatile traits.

Casual 

Casual kitchens accentuate a comfortable feel. They have the ability to be personalized and beautiful, while practical at the same time. Casual is a style that can take on many looks; for instance: coastal, country, or eclectic.

Coastal casual is a popular look, especially in Florida. Beach houses often have the coastal casual style, which encompasses a light and airy environment with pops of pastel color. The atmosphere is also complemented by driftwood and white washes.

Country casual is a style traditionally made up of stained cabinets detailed with ornamentations and embellishments, making for a warm, inviting environment. The embellishments are placed in a comfortable manner reflecting the natural surroundings in which the home is located.

Eclectic casual combines a little bit of everything that you love. It captures pieces and accessories from different places and times and mixes them together in one space. Old and new design elements are pulled together to create a unique, individual style.

Formal  

Formal kitchens often display sophisticated yet stunning elements in which beauty is key. Although the detail may be small, it does not go without notice and forms a timeless environment of high societal living. A vast range of cabinetry door styles can be seen in formal kitchens because the style is distinguished by the architectural elements, such as coffered ceilings, columns, and molding details. Glass cabinet doors can be found in formal kitchens to add to the elegance of the environment. The arrangement of over-the-top elements and accessories is essential to creating a formal kitchen.