The Shaker door style, characterized by the signature stile-and-rail recessed panel design, is an American classic that dates back to the eighteenth century. Despite being centuries-old, this timeless design continues to be a mainstay in kitchens across the country. Indeed, the simple design provides the perfect foundation for a number of kitchen styles. Because of this, the decorating options may seemingly be endless, and maybe even somewhat intimidating. In general, the Shaker door style was always meant to be simple and unadorned, so fancy or elaborate hardware is likely to clash. […]
6 Kitchen Design Trends for 2017
If you follow interior design, you know that trends seem to come and go with the seasons, and this new year is no different. As has been the case over the past few years, there is a huge focus on keeping an eye towards the future. Kitchen designs for this year and the years to come will reflect an interaction between technological innovation and artistic expression. Timeless design styles are being updated and personalized via eye-catching designer pieces, more color and material combinations and other unique adornments. At the same time, cooking is becoming faster and […]
How To Create An Old World Kitchen With Stock Cabinets
Today’s most popular kitchen interiors are characterized by the sleek simplicity of modern and contemporary design. These mostly unadorned kitchens feature flat-paneled or shaker-style cabinetry, usually painted white, cool metals such as chrome and stainless steel, and simple hardware. Homeowners today seem to be enamored with open layouts, and clean, straight lines. Adding personality to the space usually means incorporating strategic pops of bright, bold color and unique patterning. While these design elements fit nicely in today’s streamlined technological world, there’s something beautifully nostalgic about spaces that embrace the more formal designs of centuries ago. […]
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8 Bright Accent Light Ideas For Your Kitchen
So you’ve purchased and installed your kitchen cabinets and you love them. Your countertop and backsplash complement your cabinetry perfectly and everything seems to be coming together. But something seems to be missing. You look over your scrapbook of magazine-ready kitchens but you still can’t seem to figure out how to get that particular look that you’re imagining. Well the answer to your dilemma may just be accent lighting. It seems simple enough, but the right lighting can have a major influence on the type of ambiance you create in […]
Give Your Kitchen An 80’s-Inspired Ugrade!
What if I told you that the edgy, wild, and high-spirited aesthetics of the 80’s were making a comeback? If you’re like most, you’d probably cringe and turn away with a “no thank you!”, and rightfully so. I’m sure you’re filled with memories of garish neons and pastels, plastic couch covers and patterns galore. Kitchens were adorned with cheap laminates, flower pots, wire baskets and copper pans hanging from the ceilings. After so many decades of tech and design advancements, the colorful and crazy styles of the 80’s seem downright […]