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Should I Match My Kitchen Cabinets to the Floors?

October 1, 2019 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

You may be pondering the question, “is it best to match the kitchen floors with your cabinetry?” This is truly the million-dollar question. The answer all depends on personal preference and what type of style you desire your kitchen to reflect. By installing flooring that does not match your cabinetry, you create contrast. When used appropriately, contrast helps make things more visually interesting. For instance, if you already have hardwood flooring, you can create a visual contrast by having white cabinetry. To further explain, we are going to dive deeper into the topic. Let’s get started!

Expert Suggestions

While the decision is ultimately up to the homeowner, some design experts feel that using colors that are similar in nature on the cabinetry and flooring will result in material confusion. Going at least three shades lighter or darker than your flooring will prevent your kitchen from becoming aesthetically-confusing. That being said, if you are set on using a wood material on both your cabinetry and flooring, you might want to consider using different grains to contrast the tones. For example, if you have dark, rich cabinetry, you would use a light grain on your floors such as maple or hickory.

Matchmaking Flooring to Cabinetry

Matching your floors to your cabinets can create a unified look. On the other hand, achieving an exact match is nearly impossible. If you were to select oak flooring to match your oak cabinetry, the chances are high that the grains will not be identical. A single wood type can have small variations in color and grain. The finishes used also gives the material a different personality.

If you are installing new would cabinetry to match your existing hardwood floors, you have to take into consideration the quality of the existing floors. Do they show visible or excessive signs of wear and tear? If so, having already aged floors can further complicate things.

In conclusion, before purchasing anything, you should get samples of your floors and cabinetry. This will let you see how it all looks in the light and determine what looks good for your kitchen. All in all, it is the homeowner’s decision, and oftentimes, homeowners change their minds once they see the samples in their actual space. Therefore, the answer to the beginning question is it depends on your space, your design preferences, and your style flexibility.

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Professional Kitchen Designers

April 13, 2012 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

For a full down to the studs kitchen remodel or an update, working with a professional kitchen designer can be a great idea. Professional kitchen designers can help you design your dream kitchen or choose new countertops for a quick update.

 

Flooring, counters, backsplashes, cabinets, appliances and lighting can each change the look and feel of a kitchen. On their own they can update the kitchen; together they will give your kitchen a whole new look. Selecting a single one of these to work with your existing kitchen can be tricky. Choosing a combination of new counters, cabinets and flooring can be downright daunting. Enter the kitchen designer.

 

Kitchen designers can help you select a stone backsplash that coordinates with granite counter tops that also work with your existing cabinetry. Larger guts and remodels can be planned by a kitchen designer to change not only the look of your kitchen but its functionality.  These designers can recommend changes to floor plans that can up the function of your kitchen without expanding the floor plan.  For major projects an in home consultation to take measurements is a must.  Even for surface changes, a home appointment should be done for measurements and color samples.

 

To hire a kitchen designer you can begin by asking friends and neighbors for recommendations who have recently remodeled their kitchens. If there is a local kitchen showroom, visit and ask for a consultation. Get several estimates before deciding to make sure you find the right kitchen designer for your home and budget.

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Can a White Kitchen Feel Cozy?

September 5, 2011 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

This kitchen proves that a white, black and brown kitchen can feel warm and cozy with a balance of lights and darks. A subtle range of white, cream and gray color on the walls and cabinets create a neutral backdrop for deeper shades of black and brown. Dove gray painted cabinets are another option beyond white for the kitchen. A mix of cabinet color and island color is a new trend in kitchens. The crisp white island stands out against dark floors. White marble counter tops with light gray veins tie together the cabinet color and island color. A black and white tile backsplash adds a graphic mix.

The darker woods of the floor and furniture in the seating area anchor the space and add drama. The dark wood cabinet with glass doors provides added storage and anchors the eating area. A black painted farmhouse style table with rush seated chairs creates a cozy dining nook off center in the space.

A brown, white, and black runner captures the rooms predominate colors. The black shades on the chandelier help the fixture stand out against pale walls. Black trim around the white window shade gives the shade a tailored, polished feel. Metallic accents in the pendant lights and drawer pulls add sparkle.

Other accessories like a vintage style black wall clock, black and white art and white bowls continue the palette. Accessories bring life to a room. A simple colorway lets food be the focus of this eat-in kitchen.

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