{"id":17811,"date":"2021-05-07T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=17811"},"modified":"2021-05-07T10:11:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T17:11:21","slug":"kitchen-cabinet-countertop-ideas-for-a-distinctive-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2021\/05\/kitchen-cabinet-countertop-ideas-for-a-distinctive-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Cabinet &#038; Countertop Ideas for A Distinctive Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s easy to follow a recipe and decorate remarkable confections, but what rule of thumb do you follow when choosing kitchen cabinets and countertops? With so many tempting choices, it helps to stay focused on a few key items. Take a cue from our helpful hints on kitchen design and combine the perfect mix of hardscape elements with a dash of aesthetics to serve up the ultimate pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance for your kitchen!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Food for Thought<br \/>\nDesigning your kitchen is a big undertaking, so consider choosing elements that will benefit you most in the long run rather than the short trend. Start with the two principal components of the room, the cabinets and countertops, and think along the lines of longevity in style and color. A monochromatic effect looks ultra-modern, however, contrast between cabinets and countertops provides more depth of design. Allow only one of these to take center stage and let the other assume a supporting role. The main design features need to work in unison, playing off texture, tone and a combined sensibility. Staying neutral in color and classic in style will offer the utmost in versatility as trends change. Countertops and cabinets that can cleverly adapt next to easily refreshed wall paint colors and decorative accessories are a sure bet. Count on these staples of kitchen design to remain steadfast and timeless, and for years to come, you\u2019ll enjoy this all-important room that\u2019s the heart of the home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Form and Function<br \/>\nOpen the door to a world of cabinet options, from extra tall ceiling-height designs to blind-corner cabinets that make the most of the space. Basically, there are three types of cabinets to choose from: stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. Stock cabinets may have fewer bells and whistles than the rest, but they\u2019re an excellent and affordable choice to upgrade an out-of-date kitchen. Semi-custom cabinets offer more styles, finishes and features than stock cabinets. And luxury custom cabinets offer the widest choice of woods, finishes and details. Another option is cabinet refacing. Doors and drawer fronts are replaced, while matching wood veneers are applied to the exterior of existing cabinet boxes. With so many cabinetry options, today\u2019s cupboards offer more than the bare minimum of storage \u2013 they add functionality, style and a good return on investment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gather Around the Family Stone<br \/>\nA natural choice for kitchen countertops originates from the ground up. Gorgeous offerings brought to us by Mother Earth include coveted marble, granite, soapstone, slate and quartz stones \u2013 cool to the touch, smooth and sumptuous. Materials such as these can define the rest of the kitchen\u2019s aesthetic and set a spectacular tone. From polished, glossy and gleaming slabs to rough, honed stone \u2013 perfect as is, in all its natural beauty. To add even more character and declare your stone countertops modern or traditional, choose from several styles of beveled, blunt or bullnose edges. Or go over the edge and create a dramatic draped effect with a cascade of stone in an island waterfall countertop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Counterculture Countertops<br \/>\nOf course, there are many familiar and popular countertop materials that are affordable and reliable like modern laminates and cultured stone options. But for a truly over-the-top countertop wow factor, opt for unexpected alternative materials: exquisite, illuminating onyx; retro recycled glass; modern malleable concrete; sleek space-age stainless; intricate, detailed mosaics; end-grain butcher block tops; saturated pools of colored glass; or counters wrapped in captivating brass. The possibilities are endless and limited only by the breadth of your imagination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re hungering for something more in the kitchen that will add a little oomph, stir up some excitement by switching out your cabinets, countertops or both. Because no matter the size or the seating within, a kitchen has the magical quality to draw us together and become the room where we all long to be \u2013 the place that feeds the mind, body and soul.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/heavenly-kitchen-creations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heavenly Kitchen Creations<\/a> by Tracy Ellison | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to follow a recipe and decorate remarkable confections, but what rule of thumb do you follow when choosing kitchen cabinets and countertops? 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