Countertops And Cabinets

Mixing different elements is not new to kitchen design. Actually mixing and matching various kitchen cabinet stains, heights, stains and woods has been around for years and seems to be re-gaining popularity among homeowners, with aesthetically pleasing results.

When it comes to your kitchen’s design the use of mixing elements can be done to great effect. It is becoming common to use two different woods, glaze and/or stain colors on walls and base cabinets, with an accompanying third color, stain or glaze treatment on island cabinetry.
Contrasting dark and light colors are proving to be homeowners’ choices in kitchen designs.

Another popular trend is using cabinetry to blend a kitchen with an adjoining family room. Some homeowners are extending built in cabinetry into the family room. Like using cabinetry around a plasma TV that matches the kitchen cabinets. Doing this makes the kitchen appear larger.

While mixing and matching countertop materials is another design element being used with good results. For instance, the use of a granite countertop that is dark in color for the kitchen island to add flair, with a more subtle kitchen countertop for the perimeter.

Overall using materials and colors, on your kitchen cabinets and countertops, that contrast and/or complement one another you can give your kitchen a one of a kind personalized and stylish touch.