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Contemporary Kitchens

Erika — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:36:05 +0000

White Kitchen Design—Best features are clean, crisp, and bright. This is an ideal setting for the home cook. Regardless if your taste is classic, contemporary, urbane or rustic a contemporary design makes the room look bigger and airier. Also providing a clean canvas for showcasing other elements to create an inviting, enchanting, and functional kitchen, a modern kitchen is the way to go. Wood finishes look richer against white, printed fabrics stand out even more and lighting fixtures such as chandeliers and pendants stand out as sculptural elements against the neutral backdrop.

Seaside Charm

This contemporary kitchen has casual country elegance with a farmhouse style ceramic sink from Rohl and fittings by Samuel Heath & Sons. A pair of slender pendants adds a modern touch, and a navy, rope patterned tea towel nods to the home’s seaside location.

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American Kitchen & Bath Appliances

Erika — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:13 +0000

Pascal Hands-Free Faucet
(Brizo)

Never again smear your kitchen’s faucet with slimy chicken remnants. Just place those
salmonella paws under this tap to turn the water on and, when you remove them, the flow will stop after two seconds. Touch this modern appliance to activate the water, set the temperature with the manual valve, and use the pulldown spray nozzle to clean the sink. In Brilliance Stainless, shown, and chrome. $800 to $1,100. 877-345-2749, brizo.com.

Anchara Collection
(Decolav)

This solid wood vanity comes with a matching mirror is great for a beautiful bathroom design. The storage unit has a curved front, a frosted-glass top, two drawers, and open shelving; the mirror features a ledge to display a daisy or hold your morning brew. In espresso, shown, and cherry. $2,558. 561-274-2110, decolav.com.

Embellish Engineered-Stone Surfacing
(CaesarStone)

Forget coffee—get your morning jolt with this quartz-based countertop in a hip new hue: apple martini. Yum! Inspired by Italian color expert and designer Roberto Cannovaro, the refreshingly bright surface has a matte finish that won’t chip, scratch, or stain. This is a great kitchen design idea. $50 to $80 a square foot, installed. 877-978-2789, caesarstoneus.com.

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Sleek & Sophisticated Kitchen Design

Erika — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:49:56 +0000

Tired of your boring kitchen design? Looking for a contemporary feel in your modern kitchen design? The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the room where families gather with friends on special occasions. Whether you are a gourmet cook, or working mom, a modern kitchen is designed with your specific needs and lifestyle in mind.

Homeowners, Judy Archibold and husband, Ray, decided to design a sophisticated kitchen plan that would combine a working kitchen and the entire downstairs. Along with builder, Witt Construction, they created an innovative design in their home near Saratoga Springs, New York.

A dual-function central island divides the 13′ 6″ x 21′ kitchen, whose sleek appliances and contemporary-style sinks and faucets contrast with the stained and painted wood on the floor, ceiling, cabinetry and trim.

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Sophisticated Kitchen

Easy Answers for an Inviting Kitchen and Bath

Erika — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:45:30 +0000

These are my favorite decorating ideas to take the boredom out of the kitchen and bath and fill it with appeal.

Kitchen – Decorating Ideas:
1. Light the way. Install dimmers to brighten things up while cleaning. It’s essential to set an inviting and welcoming environment while entertaining.
2. Think Cabinets. Consider wood cabinets over metal or laminate. Search for stains and species with red or yellow undertones, such as pine or rich cherry. Mix and match wood tones for an even more welcoming kitchen decor.
3. Cover Up. Choose refrigerator doors and dishwashers with panels to match the cabinets, rather bringing in shiny stainless appliances.

Bathroom – Creative Flair:
1. Be artful. Decorate the walls with art in delicate frames. We don’t recommend treasured photos or something expense to avoid water damage.
2. Think Decorative Furnishings. Vanities that look like dressers, wod-framed mirrors, and upholstered chairs can give an intimate touch to your bathroom decor.
3. Express Yourself. Have a small collection of your favorite decorative accessories to add your own personal flair.

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