Californian Bungalow - kitchen design style - contemporary Vs trad?
Colleen Durant
7 years ago
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Sammy Elder
7 years agoAs MB Design & Drafting notes it really depends on your furniture and styling throughout your home, especially the areas in close proximity to the kitchen. Flat contemporary cabinets can work in a traditional home, it all depends on how you put things together. If you really don't like shaker cabinetry I wouldn't use it as you will never love your new space. Don't be afraid to mix traditional and modern or step outside the box.
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