Contemporary kitchen designs are all about convenience and functionality. Yes, of course, looks play an important role, but one of the most important focuses for homeowners is choosing a layout, materials and finishes that will work well with their lifestyle, require minimal maintenance and that will continue to hold-up to a busy household's wear-and-tear.
Cabinet finishes are important. They are a literal "finishing touch," protecting cabinets from wear-and-tear and simplifying cabinet maintenance. Finishes are also important for adding a final punctuation mark to the overall kitchen design. Distressed cabinets - also called antiqued cabinets - are a means of adding extra energy, depth and texture.
The kitchen is a busy space, an active space and a much-loved space. It's also hot, sharp, hard and slippery, which can make the kitchen a dangerous space if occupants aren't careful. With a continuing focus on accessible and livable designs, manufacturers and kitchen designers are placing a greater emphasis on kitchen safety as well.
In the beginning, was the galley. And the kitchen was the galley...
In the world of interior design - there are multiple phrases we notice are used interchangeably when they shouldn't be. One example of this are the terms "cooktop" and "rangetop." The term "stovetop" could be thrown in there as well.
One of the buzz words you'll notice in articles about kitchen design is gourmet. In fact, we've even written about the steps required to implement your own gourmet kitchen design. While it's true that a gourmet kitchen is built using innovative - and often high-end - fixtures and finishes, they aren't the only prerequisites.
The kitchen is unarguably one of the most used, lived-in and loved rooms in the home, but there's another room that does a whole lot of work (with your help) to keep the family healthy, happy and looking their best: the laundry room.
As you study Chicago kitchen design ideas, you'll notice certain terms repeated over and over, "modern," "traditional," "contemporary," "streamlined," "farmhouse," "contemporary," and so on. Unless you never sway from a single design style, choosing a favorite can be challenging.
There are many styles to choose from when you opt to design Chicago Custom Cabinets. In many cases, the obvious choice will jump right out at you. The style of your kitchen design will also funnel you towards specific cabinet door styles.
Chicago custom cabinets are the platinum standard in kitchen cabinetry. They are hand-crafted, measure, cut and built to your personal design specifications, made from the highest-quality materials and constructed to last a lifetime.
