Kitchen Design
4 Kitchen Design Decisions to Spend a Little Extra Time On
These clever ideas from the week’s coverage show how a minor selection can have a major payoff
There’s a lot to consider during a kitchen remodel. But spending a little extra time focusing on a few relatively small details can really pay off in the long run. Looking through this past week’s articles, we identified several key areas where you’ll want to pause a bit longer and thoroughly consider your options.
Here, the brass cabinet knobs and pulls and range hood detailing turn dreamy blue cabinets into elegant works of art.
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2. Island pendant light selection. It’s probably safe to say the options in pendant lighting are constantly expanding outward to infinity. There are so many styles and finishes that it’s easy to get frustrated and bogged down during the selection process. But take it slow because the right pendant lights for your island will make the whole design come together in harmony.
The industrial-style pendants in this New York home add a cool, sophisticated edge.
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The industrial-style pendants in this New York home add a cool, sophisticated edge.
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The brassy pendants in this South Carolina kitchen are like statement-making earrings.
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Aged copper pendants bring old-world charm to this stunning English kitchen.
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3. Grout color. This week, designer and Houzz contributor Yanic Simard broke down how grout color can have a huge effect on your tile design. Here, dark grout paired with white tile creates a graphic pattern that makes the backsplash the focus of the kitchen.
See tips for choosing grout color
See tips for choosing grout color
4. Accessories. With all the practical decisions you’ll be making in your kitchen, it’s easy to overlook the final step of decorating your space with accessories and knickknacks. But it’s a stage that shouldn’t be half-baked.
In the eclectic Nashville, Tennessee, kitchen shown here, a vintage pink rug adds just the right boho touch to really amp up the room.
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In the eclectic Nashville, Tennessee, kitchen shown here, a vintage pink rug adds just the right boho touch to really amp up the room.
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In this midcentury modern Tucson, Arizona, home, a collection of Southwest-themed photographic prints brings unique character to the compact kitchen.
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