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Layout block. A slotted wood knife drawer is the
Arguably the most important decision is perfect solution to securely hold each of
the overall layout of the kitchen, defining your knives and help prevent dull blades
which appliances will go where and what and cut fingers.
architectural details – such as windows If you’re stuck with an awkward space,
and doors – need to be integrated into the look for creative ways to make it work for
plans. Determining how many and what you. For example, a narrow gap could be
kind of cabinets you need can be even more closed with a unique pull-out cabinet, such
complex, and contemporary design can as Wellborn Cabinet’s Base Canister
help open up plenty of options. Organizer Pullout Cabinet, which holds
In the past, cabinetry was fairly three small, one medium and three large
straightforward. Lower cabinets were containers. The quart containers are
topped with a counter, then a backsplash included with this canister organizer when
and a matching set of cabinets above. These ordered direct from the company.
days, design is far less predictable, and
introducing variety through the cabinetry is Storage
a savvy designer’s trick to grab attention. Keeping what’s inside your cabinets
The comprehensive product lines from organized only adds to a newly redesigned
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. make it easy to mix kitchen’s enhanced function. One often-
diverse finishes, door styles and wood species overlooked solution is using drawers for
to blend different design techniques while pots and pans. The ability to store each pot
achieving an eclectic but cohesive feel. with its corresponding lid eliminates the
For example, you could pair complemen- jumbled stacks and hard-to-reach pieces
tary styles and colors for the upper and common in many kitchens. Extra-deep
lower cabinets, or create some contrast drawers, paired with drawer storage options
between the perimeter and island to capture provide sectioned, adjustable options
an on-trend, eye-catching look that is depending upon size of pots and pans.
anything but boring. You can also rely on Another option: an adjustable wood board
varying heights and sizes to create more peg system that lets you customize the peg
visual variety. locations to fit your pots and pans just right.
Color Find more inspiration and planning tools
A more eclectic kitchen style brings plenty to create the contemporary kitchen of your
of character on its own, so a color palette dreams at wellborn.com.
that lets the architectural and structural
details really shine is more appropriate than
bold splashes of vibrant color. That said,
there’s still plenty of room to create visual GOING GRAY
interest and integrate multiple hues to give
the room extra depth and charm.
Subtle shades of gray may be just the
ticket. Gray cabinetry has grown in Gray may be neutral, but today’s
designers know that the subtle hue
popularity in recent years. In fact, more is anything but dull. Follow these
than two-thirds of designers believe gray is tips to help make the most of this
the fastest growing color trend in cabinetry, versatile shade.
according to data from RICKI Research.
The Nature Collection from Wellborn 1. Although a sleek and modern
Cabinet is one way to achieve this look. design may be the first look you
The line of gray paints and stains is envision with gray, you can also
available in one stain option and two paint create warm, cozy spaces by
options, allowing for nearly endless possi- using materials like wood and
bilities, especially when you consider rich tones such as red, yellow
integrating a standout color to make a and orange.
feature like an island countertop really pop.
2. Avoid overdoing bold accent
Function colors, which can over power
While the exterior of the cabinets is what the gray and make a room seem
you (and your guests) will appreciate when busy. Rely on lighting and white
they first enter the room, it’s what lies accents, such as countertops
hidden behind doors that makes a good and back splashes, to add some
kitchen truly great. After spending so much brightness to the room.
time creating the perfect look, your kitchen
demands the right tools and enhancements 3. If the idea of going all gray is
to make it functional. The trick is to look overwhelming, opt instead to do
for unexpected ways to add practical a statement piece in gray, such as
performance. an island or other feature element
For example, a shallow drawer is an ideal you want to showcase.
location for kitchen knives so you can free
up counter space from a bulky butcher
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