| If you've dreamed of a smooth, uncluttered look for | | | | cabinets. Also look for: |
| your kitchen design, it's time to put that dream into | | | | * Thin stainless steel appliance door handles. |
| action. There are many ways to incorporate this | | | | * Limited detailing on appliance doors and knobs. |
| kitchen style during a cabinet refacing project. | | | | * Shiny stainless steel appliances -- not more subtle |
| Check Overall Kitchen Design | | | | matte finishes. |
| To create a contemporary kitchen, all or most of the | | | | Contemporary Kitchen Countertop Styles |
| major elements of your kitchen design should adhere | | | | Many contemporary kitchen designs feature edgy |
| to that style. While many people create eclectic | | | | countertop surfaces, such as: |
| mixes of contemporary and traditional styling, that | | | | * Stainless steel - to blend with stainless steel |
| approach will not work if the goal is a true | | | | appliances. Carry the metal look on the backsplash |
| contemporary kitchen design. Instead look for | | | | for a dramatic look. |
| contemporary styles of the following elements: | | | | * Concrete - this rough, hard surface has an urban |
| * Kitchen cabinets. | | | | look. Look for natural, honed concrete or a painted |
| * Countertop. | | | | surface for an added touch. |
| * Kitchen appliances. | | | | * Granite countertops - a perennial favorite in many |
| * Kitchen flooring. | | | | kitchen designs. Try sharp black for a contemporary |
| * Wall tile. | | | | look. |
| * Cabinet hardware. | | | | Kitchen Cabinet Hardware is Finishing Touch |
| Kitchen Cabinets Set the Tone | | | | The cabinet knobs and pulls you select should add |
| The kitchen cabinet style you select will go a long | | | | the finishing touch to your contemporary kitchen |
| way toward creating a contemporary kitchen design. | | | | design. Try adding styles that have minimal detailing |
| When planning a cabinet refacing, look for cabinet | | | | and a sleek, edgy look. Among the options are |
| doors and drawers with: | | | | stainless steel, thin pulls and crisp, round knobs in |
| * Flat fronts and limited detailing. | | | | aluminum. |
| * No crown molding. | | | | When planning a cabinet refacing project, look for |
| * Sleek materials, such as laminate. | | | | ways to change your kitchen design. If you've |
| Spice Up Kitchen Design With Modern Appliances | | | | always wanted a dramatic, contemporary kitchen |
| Nothing says contemporary like stainless steel | | | | design, look for ways to incorporate the style into |
| appliances. Look for a sleek side-by-side refrigerator | | | | your new kitchen design. |
| and commercial range to blend with your refaced | | | | |