Jan 29 2008
Kitchen Design & Textures
The choice of finishes on cabinets contributes to the visual appeal of the kitchen. Well displayed kitchen utensils, or open shelves of glassware and crockeryenhance the elements of design in the kitchen and make it a more enjoyable space. By using a combination of three or four different textures and patterns you will be able to add contrast and variety when color in the room is limited.
- Laminated and solid surfaces have a smooth, tactile finish, with the option of decorative patterns.
- Stone has a smooth surface with variations in color, providing visual interest.
- Wood has decorative grain ranging from maple, the cleanest, to medium-grain cherry, and to oak and pine, which have heavier grains.
- Tiles may be smooth and glazed or rough and unglazed. They can be cut or laid in a variety of patterns. Concrete is generally smooth to the touch, but discoloration and pits add visual interest.
- Stainless steel offers the ultimate smooth, sleek finish.
- Vinyl and linoleum are smooth-textured, but have a multitude of decorative patterns.
- Architectural details like pressed metal, exposed brickwork and concrete, plaster, beams and rafters can be both tactile and visually stimulating.
- Arrangements of utensils, crockery and glass all enhance texture and pattern in the kitchen. Textured, ribbed, antiqued or seeded glass imparts airiness to kitchen cabinetry, yet its opacity partially conceals the contents. Clear glass-fronted storage doubles as display space.
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