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| A mix of finishes and modern appliances are key to interesting design, says designer Candice Olson, who has used this philosophy in a variety of kitchen makeovers. In a recent inspired redo, she says, "I put down luxurious dark wood, used a diverse mix of cabinetry styles—including a dark wood hanging cabinet over the island and white storage cabinets with recessed paneling—and installed new polished composite quartz countertops that are both durable and stylish." The result, of course, was divine. Here are some fresh ways to create your own divine mix of materials in the kitchen. |
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CREATIVE CONCRETE
From decorative floor tiles by Angela Adams for Ann Sacks (annsacks.com) to custom concrete creations by Fu-Tung Cheng (chengdesign.com), one of the most influential designer/artists in the kitchen and bath industry, concrete is hot, hot, hot. |
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GLORIOUS GLASS
While glass inserts in cabinet doors are still the rage in kitchens and baths—from frosted to colored— designers are finding a lot more creative uses for the material, including sinks and countertops. Worried that glass isn’t up to the job in these high-use areas? “Glass is as durable as any stone product on the market today,” says ThinkGlass’s Doris Rocklin. “This glass is 1-½ inches thick.” ThinkGlass countertops are scratch resistant, heat resistant, non porous, and easy to clean. Not to mention gorgeous (thinkglass.com). |
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TERRIFIC TILES
Remember when tile was white—only? Ooh la la: Today the choices are as amazing as they are versatile, from Bisazza’s amazing mosaics (bisazza.com) to Barbara Barry’s subtle Groove (annsacks.com). For the floor, counters, back-splash, walls—you name it. |
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HEAVY METALS
You can’t go wrong with a mix of dazzling metals, from nickel fixtures (we like Moen’s bamboo style, moen.com) to copper sinks and tubs. Aquatic Industries Inc. even puts modern airbath technology in a vintage-style copper tub in their Serenity line (aquaticwhirlpools.com). |
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SLEEK STAINLESS
First used on appliances only, stainless now shows up on backsplashes and countertops and everything in between. Designers love the way it mixes with a variety of other surfaces. Click here to see how Rouzita Vahhabaghai created an inviting mix of stainless with glass and wood. |
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