Showing posts with label Kitchen Design Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kitchen Design Ideas. Show all posts

Saturday, March 27, 2010

New Modern Kitchen Design Ideas with White Cabinets

Stosa is an Italian kitchen manufacturer, which offers as modern as traditional models of very high quality. This year Stosa has enriched its modern kitchen range by four new beautiful collections. Among these collections you could find an awesome kitchen solution for a black and white kitchen design. This modern kitchen is a model from Bring collection. The main idea of this kitchen design is a play of contrasts and asymmetric shapes. Its cabinets with non standard shape add the originality and at the same enlarge the storage space. The kitchens from this collection are also available in other different colors and in natural wooden finish.






Thursday, December 10, 2009

Italian Modern Kitchen Interior Designs by Bravo

Italian kitchens are always one step ahead of others as in stylish design as in high quality of materials. They are always beautiful and functional at the same time. Every kitchen presented by the famous Italian manufactures is a real work of art, which surprise by its attention even to the smallest details. Bravo company, which specializes in production of modern kitchens, has presented its new kitchen from Cube collection. The kitchen is made in one of the most trendy color solution. The big kitchen island combines black and wooden surfaces and all wall cabinets are completely white. This allows to make any kitchen looks more light and spacious. In addition to functional kitchen island and minimalist cabinets integrated into the wall, this kitchen has a larder. The large larder made in the same finish as the kitchen and divided from it by white doors. This kitchen is equipped by high-tech professional appliances. For example you could see below a very interesting and practical hood, which can be completely hidden in the top.





Monday, November 9, 2009

White, Black and Red Kitchen Design ideas

Black and white kitchens look very modern and undoubtedly they are the most trendy ones, but sometimes they are too cold and sober. If you also think so then you could add any third color which won’t spoil modern look but make the kitchen more bright and fresh. Red color could become the best solution for that. New kitchen by Italian Cesar, Gio, is a perfect example of beautiful combination of black, white and red kitchen cabinets. Red color isn’t the main one but it amazingly accentuates this kitchen’s details. By adding several red appliances and decorative accessories you could get a cool, very stylish and modern kitchen design. If you are interested by this kitchen, which stands out not only by trendy color solution but also functional and practical design, then you could find more information about it on Cesar site.


Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Modern Black And White Kitchen Design Ideas

The key to a successful kitchen design is the complete understanding of the true needs of the intended user. Universal Design means planning the spaces that everyone finds easy to use. One of the most basic principles of kitchen design is offering a variety of work top heights.

The first thing to examine is the counter surface area. Look at where you put everything in your existing kitchen and where in your new kitchen design will these things will go in the new space. Kitchens need a personality and a look and feel that can liven up the senses in addition to being a functional place for the preparation of food. A good kitchen design should have sensible work triangles and the right appliance arrangements so it will be easy to move around.

Lighting

Even if the kitchen has generally good lighting, the counter areas can be somewhat dark. For these areas under-cabinet lighting can help provide more light to work in. In addition to decorative lighting which can match any style, remember to but abundant task lighting over food preparation areas. Mood lighting can accent glass front cabinets and cove ceilings. Accent lights can be located under cabinets, against walls, or other areas. Additional lighting can be added in larger kitchen spaces with wall sconces.

You’ll also want to consider how you light the island and table areas. Here is where you will want to insure that lighting is adequate, and looks great with the style of your kitchen. In the kitchen several requirements need to be met and these must be aided by precise lighting. Thus kitchen lighting is mostly task lighting and ambient lighting and less of decorative lighting. Direct lighting is achieved by using conventional recessed lights, surface lights or light fixtures that are on a pendant or chain.


Appliances

Even as family sizes decrease, the popularity of beautiful kitchens, designer cabinets, and custom appliances is on the rise. The latest energy saving appliances are a great way to remodel and update the kitchen. Most people who remodel their kitchen want everything new and to have it done professionally: but neither is really necessary for your kitchen to have a fresh new look. Just changing out old appliances may do the trick.

Countertops

The countertops are perhaps the most visible part of a kitchen remodeling project and there are many to choose from. Formica is the most popular due to its versatility and price. Ceramic tile countertops are available in many colors, as well as many shapes, patterns, and finishes. With kitchen color taking on more importance, many manufacturers of cabinets, appliances, flooring and countertops are offering the consumer more choices in colors. Consider new textures and colors for your countertops. And granite prices are more affordable than ever and offer some beautiful patterns, textures and colors.

Islands

The dimensions of a kitchen are an overriding concern in choosing a kitchen island. Many kitchen islands are wooden and use northern maple, red oak, poplar, birch, and plantation-grown exotic woods, but others are constructed of stainless steel, some combining wood with stainless steel. Use custom kitchen islands ideas to help you know how to create an attractive area that will perform a variety of useful functions. Designed correctly, kitchen islands will make your work area more functional and efficient and will be enjoyed by everyone for many years.

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There are many more options when remodeling your kitchen but you must be creative and plan. Shelf storage islands can come with open shelves or closed storage shelves with cabinet doors. Pendants make excellent task lighting choices over stationary islands and will provide the added illumination when performing chores but can be turned off when dining or no longer necessary. Kitchen islands are typically used for completion of tasks which is why pendant lighting fixtures above this area are almost always a great idea.

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