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Kitchen Design Trends for 2016
Curious to know what kitchen design trends will dominate in 2016? Below we list some design trends you will want to incorporate into your home this year.
OPEN CONCEPT:
Kitchens that open up to living and dining spaces satisfy the needs of the modern family
RUSTIC DESIGN ELEMENTS:
Rustic elements such as stone, timber and metal are being mixed with more refined materials to create a dynamic design balance
LIVE EDGE COUNTERS:
Counters with a "live edge" have irregular, lightly finished edges that accentuate the natural appearance of the material. In this case the natural curvature of the tree is easily visible in the solid wood plank counter.
TOUCHLESS FAUCETS:
Advances in technology and a desire for sanitary food prep conditions has fueled a boom in "touchless" fixtures for the home
COMMERCIAL GRADE APPLIANCES:
Built-in fryers, double ovens, 6-8 burner gas cooktops and glass front refrigerators are just a few of the very popular commercial grade appliances being requested by food savvy homeowners
OPEN CONCEPT:
Kitchens that open up to living and dining spaces satisfy the needs of the modern family
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
MULTI-COLORED CABINETS & OPEN SHELVING:
Color is making a comeback in combination with neutral colors
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
RUSTIC DESIGN ELEMENTS:
Rustic elements such as stone, timber and metal are being mixed with more refined materials to create a dynamic design balance
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
LIVE EDGE COUNTERS:
Counters with a "live edge" have irregular, lightly finished edges that accentuate the natural appearance of the material. In this case the natural curvature of the tree is easily visible in the solid wood plank counter.
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
TOUCHLESS FAUCETS:
Advances in technology and a desire for sanitary food prep conditions has fueled a boom in "touchless" fixtures for the home
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
COMMERCIAL GRADE APPLIANCES:
Built-in fryers, double ovens, 6-8 burner gas cooktops and glass front refrigerators are just a few of the very popular commercial grade appliances being requested by food savvy homeowners
UPPER GLASS DOORS:
Cabinets are extending to the underside of ceilings creating more storage and the opportunity for additional illumination through the use of upper glass cabinets
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
CLEVER STORAGE:
Pull-out columns and specialized storage inserts are a common request in kitchens that will continue into the new year
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| Photo Credit: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design |
Kitchen renovations are still one of our most requested project types and every kitchen we design reflects the unique personality of their homeowner. We are grateful to have clients who trust us to create exciting new trends and offer creative design solutions in unique and varied ways.
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Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Design your home����..define your taste
Glass & its significance
Aspects that define your home interiors define your taste as well. So does the glass designs as your interiors. Glass provides versatility, visibility & light transmission. Security, durability and energy conservation is also assured with the use of glass.
Glass denotes beauty and functionality & is scratch resistant as well. Glass also resists heat and ensures safety. Easy maintenance & cost effectiveness is also gained through glass.
Glass looks brilliant as a shower screen or/and partition. Decorative mirrors & glass tiles are also attractive when designed in the right manner. Glass is vibrant as a door partition or decorative panel in commercial set ups especially (pictures)
Frosted glass, tinted glass, textured glass, stained glass, figured glass & opaque glass are used for the appealing and soothing designing of your interiors. With the right choice of glass in the interiors right mood is set and emphasized
Painting sets your mood
Pigments in the paint give color and opacity; color to the mood is set through it. The binder in the paint keeps the protection on; binding the mood of the resident. Solvent and additives are used for thinning the paint & varnish and for quick dry or flow control.
The various types of paints used for the interiors are oil paints, enamel paints, distemper, Duco paints & textured paints. Oil paint in the modern interior designing are applied as an oil finishing & protection of woods and exposed metals. Thus provides a finishing to your mood
Enamel paint on the other hand is a hard paint that gives a glossy finish to your interior furniture & your moods. Distemper is the base to your walls used for holding different colours. It holds the color on the walls and your mood too
Exemplify your taste with your choice of upholstery
Upholstery includes providing comfort with appropriate furniture. Perfect couch, seats, and right materials are used assuring luxury and comfort. The varied upholstery includes leather, couches, sofas, dhurrie, carpet and curtains.
The choice of couch or sofas or modern bin bags defines one�s taste and art of living. Curtains and carpets are symbolic to your sense of art and taste of lifestyle effectively. As per the personality the interiors are designed with right upholsteries. Right design and perfect choice enhances your mood and assures peaceful living with personalized interiors.
Outline your most private space
Your bathroom denotes your most private space in your entire residence. Designing it according to your choice and comfort is the best part of our art in interior designing. The design of your bathroom is established with the best accessories and fittings defining your style.
A bathtub is the most comfortable place you indulge into while bathing. Most of the modern bathtubs are of fiberglass, acrylic and others. If you look for something else then alternative options like enamel over steel or cast iron and others are also available to satisfy your traditional taste
Jacuzzi is a company that produces bathtubs and spas with whirlpool but it has been popularized and trademarked to any bath with water jets.
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