A Cozy Kitchen through Design Cohesion

In the case of many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It serves as the setting for holiday feasts and plays host to the delicious meals that power us through the day. Most homeowners have come to recognize the major role that the kitchen plays in home life and have given kitchen design a new level of respect.
In fact, there has been a notable “warming” trend in kitchen design, through which a kitchen’s look merges more with the home’s other living areas. One way to achieve such cohesion is by updating the cabinetry.
Opting for kitchen-island cabinetry that complements surrounding stools and living room furniture is a great step toward “warming” things up. Kitchen designers have also favored a mix-and-match cabinetry theme, selecting wall cabinets that differ in wood or tone from base cabinets. This gives the kitchen an extra “pop” of color and allows homeowners to bring in design themes from surrounding rooms.
Homeowners might select a wall cabinet tone that matches the living room sofa, or opt for a base cabinet composed of the same wood as the dining room table. All of these design decisions lend themselves to a more cohesive and coordinated look. It is important to note that a kitchen can and should have as many design elements as any other room. Do not feel restricted to a stark or one-tone kitchen design theme. Change things up with varied cabinetry!
Another way to instill kitchens with warmth is to install wood floors. This idea is especially appropriate in small kitchens where light-colored cabinets are chosen to visually expand the space. Wood floors provide a beautiful, natural contrast without visually paring down the space. Wood floors can also help create an open floor plan, blending the kitchen and family room thus creating that “warming” look.
At Quality Home Center, the professional design team can help you make your dream kitchen a reality with a full range of home improvements for kitchen remodeling. Visit the showroom, open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 1249 Rt. 9 S., Cape May Court House. For more information, call (609) 465-502 or visit www.qualityhomectr.com.