The Ultimate Kitchen Collection
When you're building a new home, cabinetry can be a great source of design inspiration for your kitchen and the adjacent rooms. After all, many people consider the kitchen to be "the heart of the home", and cabinets are an integral component. And with so many smart and stylish options to choose from these days, your cabinets can truly become the foundation of your design scheme. We'lltake you inside some of the trends that are changing the way people are creating more attractive an
d functional spaces throughout their homes.
Furniture-inspired Finishes
A fine piece of furniture often serves as the focal point of a room. In 2006, homeowners are choosing cabinetry to serve the same function. Wood remains the material of choice for cabinets due to its warmth, texture and character. The resurgence
of Shaker, Mission and Prairie décor has spurred a return to deeper, richer finishes like chocolates and finishes with rich red undertones. These finishes accentuate the grain patterns of wood to bring out every last bit of their natural beauty.
Elegantly Appointed Embellishments
Cabinetry embellishments are the secret to an elegantly appointed kitchen and a custom, personalized look. They add an extra element of detail and individuality to base and wall cabinets. Top trends include combinations of mouldings and overlays, furniture-like features such as French legs, and unique hardware treatments. In addition, to open up the kitchen and increase the visibility of glassware, pottery or collectibles, many are opting to substitute a few solid door fronts with glass doors.
Opting for Organization
While the look of kitchen cabinets remains a major consideration, choices are increasingly driven by what's inside. Revolutionary new storage solutions are designed for specific things you need to store and let you take complete control of your pots and pans, platters, cereal boxes, cleaning bottles and all the other things that take up space in your kitchen.
These are just a few of the ways that cabinets are becoming a more integral part of home design and décor. The possibilities are really only limited by your imagination.
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