Kitchen Floor Plans
Custom kitchen cabinets:
The kitchen cabinets design gives the kitchen an unique look that is needed. If you want your kitchen to look posh then select from the following rich wood types:
1. Cherry;
2. Maple;
3. Birch;
4. Ash;
5. Mahogany;
6. Walnut.
To set the tone in your kitchen, design your kitchen cabinets with the following:
1. Glazes or stains- toned in chocolate or mocha toned;
2. Detailed crown molding-with rope twists or dentil details;
3. Small decorative lights tucked above the cabinet top for mood lighting;
4. Carved feet and other furniture features on the cabinets.
Anyone who spends a high amount on building a posh kitchen should make the life of the chef in the kitchen high-tech and easy. So, including large warming drawers, refrigerated drawers, and pot fillers are a good idea. To upscale your job of remodeling your modest kitchen, consider adding a few of these:
1. A range with convection cooking and a rotisserie feature;
2. A refrigerator with a built-in television screen;
3. A high-tech microwave oven with programmable recipes and memory capability.
For high-end kitchens stove or wood floor is a must. A stove or wood floor is a typical feature of these high-end kitchens. Among the popular natural stones are:
1. Slate- in variation of gray, red and green;
2. Marble- in cream, green, and black tones;
3. Travertine- in white, cream and tan tones.
When selecting a wood floor you have to look for:
1. Dark wood floors, such as cherry, mahogany, or Brazilian cherry;
2. Inlays and borders in contrasting wood floor species that define part of a room and add interest;
3. Light colored wood floors, such as maple and ash that contrast with dark kitchen cabinets.
Granite counter tops add luxury:
A must in upscale kitchens are granite counter tops. The rich, posh, polished granite counter top adds a classy look and is also easy to maintain. Slate or limestone countertops are also used in some of the upscale kitchens. Sometimes more porous marble counter top is used on the island. Choose from the popular color choices of:
1. Black;
2. Brown;
3. Cream.
Creating a country kitchen: A country kitchen can be recreated with the same warmth and tradition of the good grandma's old kitchen by using the following tips:
1. A typical country kitchen cabinet which is painted in white and glass colors on wall cabinets. Traditional oak or maple kitchen cabinets should not be used.
Floors: Choose the hardwood floor instead of the latest ceramic tile.
The wood can be:
1. Red oak hardwood floor with quarter-sawn style;
2. Wide plank rustic pine hardwood.
Furniture: You can add a newer armoire that has been painted with an antique finish and an antique hutch for storing dishes.
Also add:
1. An antique armoire for storing dishes, linens or a television;
2. Knick knacks grouped throughout the kitchen;
3. An old milk chest for storage;
4. Small lamps and wall sconces for that lighting effect.
Kitchen appliances also lend a country theme. Look for a large English stove with carved legs for cooking and added heat in the kitchen when planning a kitchen remodeling project.
There are a number of unique ways to spice up your kitchen design. Among them:
Creative wall tiles: Design your kitchen with clear blue glass wall tile and other colors.
Stone tiles with granite counter tops: Stone tiles with natural stone patterns to blend or contrast with a granite countertop or bold colors to shape a contemporary kitchen design. You can consider:
1. Mixing and matching sizes to create a brick work pattern;
2. Adding contrasting tiles as accents in randomly place spots on the wall;
3. Creating rectangle or squares to highlight key spots on the wall.
Vary finish on granite counter top: To add dramatic, sophisticated look purchase granite countertops with a polished finish; to create unique look there are also other ways to finish granite counter tops, they are:
1. Honed granite which has a more subtle finish and looks aged;
2. A beveled edge , which draws attention to the front of the counter;
3. Granite tiles or slabs on the wall between the granite counter top and cabinets add glamour to your kitchen.
Let paint finish the color palette: There are many paint techniques that can transform an ordinary kitchen. Among the options are:
1. Sponge painting;
2. Ragging;
3. Leather-look texturizing.
Kitchen painting techniques: If you want to see a nice sheen on your walls ,add a gold or speckled finish to the paint glaze. If you want to create shades of your own, you can add two colors in the same palette. These painting techniques enhance your kitchen design.
In today's world metal and glass play a major role in creating that unique and posh, clean look to your kitchen. Metals like stainless steel adds an upscale look ;is easy to clean, is sanitary, and finally it adds a nice contrast with granite counter tops. Other metals like copper, bronze, aluminum, and "hammered" metals are in the foray too. They are used by home owners as:
Copper: in polished or aged;
Bronze: in faucet finishes and sinks;
Aluminium: for wall tiles, range hoods, and cabinet hardware;
"Hammered" metals: that are dented to create a rustic design.
Apart from the above, glass is another material which is used to create a posh looking unique kitchen. Using glass for kitchens is another growing trend in modern day world.