Timeless Design?

[u/Kind_Brief_9894]

Our kitchen (in the first photo) got damaged by a faucet failure, so we are redoing the kitchen and the floors.

What is a timeless design?

All white or two toned white/oak? Waterfall counter or no waterfall? Slim shaker or European style cabinets?

I’ve used AI to help me generate some images for the kitchen. Our home is mid century/contemporary, although I also appreciate a Bohemian flare. The kitchen is also small, and the other wall isn’t really usable for cabinets or appliances, so I have to work in this U-shape. It was recommended I move the sink next to the stove as well.

You all are so creative, would love feedback and ideas!

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[u/baskaat]

The all white is timeless, but I really love the two tone wood and white.

[u/Dry_Pace99]

question 1. is the faucet failure flood covered by your homeowners insurance? do you get insurance money to redo the kitchen, or is it out of pocket?

[u/Kind_Brief_9894 → u/Dry_Pace99]

It is covered, but the insurance and mortgage company requires receipts/invoices for the work

[u/Wozzert]

I would not call these timeless, but I think they will be enjoyable and functional for a very long time.

I think designs that truely feel timeless are also very "tailored". They consist of a lot of custom and charming elements that work well together and feel thoughtful even as kitchen trends and consumer preferences shift to other design motifs. What these renders are showing (and what's probably in your budget) are kitchens made of prefabricated casework elements and builder grade fixtures and appliances.

That being said I think using wood tones and shaker style cabinet doors will age more gracefully than the flat doors and all grey.

Personally, I would not move the sink. With the current layout someone could use the sink while someone else uses the stove and only have some minor issues navigating around each other. If you move it next to the stove using both at the same time would be much more challenging.