8 Elements of Classic Kitchen Style

For this timeless style, go with white or cream cabinetry, simple architectural details and high-quality materials

Classic kitchens are timeless, flexible and approachable. They often feature neutral color palettes and simple, unfussy details. Sure, a classic kitchen can be deemed too safe for the individualist and too ornate for the purist, but for me it’s like jeans and a white T-shirt: Add a beaded necklace, a black blazer, and heels or tennis shoes and you can make the look your own. (And so can the next homeowner if you’re thinking about resale value.) Read on for eight basic elements of a classic kitchen.