I don’t know about you all, but we spend so much time in our kitchen. From cooking, eating, to socializing, the kitchen seems to be the gathering place at our house. This could be because we have such a love for food. Actually some of our greatest memories have taken place in our kitchen.
We have started to work our away into designing the interior of each room in our new home. The layout obviously is already there, but this is the fun part when we actually put the pieces together to create the look and feel we are going for.
Although I love the look of leathered granite, the elegancy of marble, and the warmth of concrete countertops, are they really the wisest choices for a kitchen? I think with countertops we’re guilty of choosing form over function.
Open shelving has become very popular in current kitchen design. It’s a great way to add interest to a kitchen and turn organizing into a design feature.
Choosing or designing a range hood is a great opportunity to take something that is all about functionality and make it beautiful and a focal point. In my opinion, the hood has evolved into one of the most important elements of a beautiful kitchen.