The Contemporary Italian style is modern and refined, often using a mixture of high-gloss and sophisticated woods. When you imagine this style, picture the feel of a Ferrari. It is sleek, impressive, and elegant. This style emulates the same and gives the impression of luxury without the high-end price tag. By simplifying the design, materials and construction, Sencillo Cabinets makes custom cabinetry in any of our curated styles an affordable option for anyone.
If you are interested in recreating this curated style into your home, here are some ideas to get you started:
Cabinets:
When choosing the cabinets for the Contemporary Italian style, without a doubt, slab door cabinets are by far the most popular option for their sleek, simplistic look. A hallmark of the Contemporary Italian style is cabinets with horizontal lines, including horizontal wood grains and lift-up doors.
The horizontal woodgrain of these handle-less cabinets is breathtaking, especially contrasted with the crisp white of the marble countertops:
Some of the Sencillo finishes that go well with the Contemporary Italian look are: White, Carbon, Legno d'Argento, Brucciato & Carbone. You can view all of these on our finishes page on our website and work with our in-house designers to pick which finish will match best in your home.
Colours & Finishes:
The colours used in this style range from muted greys and crisp whites to deep, dark browns and greys. The ambiance of a Contemporary Italian style is clean and sensual, and often dark and moody.
Mix and match your deep shades of brown and grey with horizontal woodgrains and crisp white accents for a stunning look in your kitchen:
Some of our favourite colours to consider: the soft grey tones of Sherwin-Williams SW 7660 Earl Grey, the striking dark brown of Behr PPU5-20 Sweet Molasses, the deep sensual colour of Sherwin-Williams SW 6989 Domino, and the muted silvery grey of Benjamin Moore 2112-50 Stormy Monday.
The countertops in a Contemporary Italian home are most often stone, and especially marble or marble-like quartz. Marble is a natural stone and is resistant to scratching, breaking, and extreme heat. However it is porous and can be easily stained. Quartz, on the other hand, can mimic the look of natural marble, is non-porous and requires less maintenance
We are absolutely captivated by this marble countertop and backsplash paired with the horizontal woodgrain:
When choosing the backsplash in your kitchen or bathroom, choose classic, elegant and subtle designs. Think black slate tile, white geometric tile, or marble to match your countertops.
We love how the subtle look of the white geometric tile balances the muted woodgrain tones and crisp white in this kitchen:
One of our favourite flooring materials to incorporate with any of our curated styles is luxury vinyl plank. It is incredibly durable, affordable, and there are a wide variety of finishes and colours to choose from to perfectly match your space and style.
If luxury vinyl plank is not your favourite choice, tile and hardwood are fabulous alternative options that also incorporate well with the Contemporary Italian look.
Can you envision yourself sipping your coffee in the morning in this beautiful kitchen? Look how stunning the dark woodgrain cabinets pair with the lighter woodgrain flooring:
Fixtures:
A variety of finishes could be used in a Contemporary Italian home, including brushed stainless steel, chrome, gold, or matte black.
When it comes to handles, this style often features a handle-less look, however modern-looking handles or edge pulls also work well.
Take a peek at how this simple stainless steel faucet and matching hardware perfectly complement this gorgeous kitchen:
The lighting fixtures in the Contemporary Italian style can vary from pot lights illuminating your space from spots hidden in the ceiling, or loud, statement pieces that can draw the eye. How striking is this statement lighting fixture?:
Appliances:
The Contemporary Italian style is modern and refined, so when you are choosing your appliances and devices for your home, look for sleek, elegant, new or higher-tech items.
Look how seamlessly these stunning polished chrome appliances blend into this kitchen with the dark woodgrain cabinets and dark marble countertops:
Looking for more inspiration? Follow us on our Sencillo Pinterest and Casa Flores Pinterest pages and view our Contemporary Italian collection.
If you are interested in incorporating this style into your home, call us today for a free consultation! Whether you're downsizing or upgrading, Sencillo can help you design a home with less — and more. More of what you love, less of what you don’t.
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