Kitchen Island

Updating Your Kitchen IslandUpdating Your Kitchen Island

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Published at Thursday, September 26th 2019, 00:44:33 AM by Daniel Smart. Kitchen Island. Still not sure what exactly you’re looking for in your own kitchen island, or looking for ideas and inspiration? Read on to see 60 stylish kitchens with islands, each addressing the needs and spaces of each home—everything from wheels to sinks, and cooktops to book storage.

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Design Ideas for Kitchen IslandsDesign Ideas for Kitchen Islands

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Published at Thursday, September 26th 2019, 00:37:06 AM by Daniel Baker. Kitchen Island. Looking for kitchen island design ideas that are just a little bit different? Deliberately contrasting old and new can prove extremely arresting, and often a little kinder on the environment, too. This rustic, industrial-style kitchen island unit is made from salvaged oak beams, fused with hand-welded metalwork for an on-trend industrial touch.

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Is an Island Right for Your Kitchen?Is an Island Right for Your Kitchen?

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Published at Thursday, September 26th 2019, 00:26:26 AM by Brandon Lambert. Kitchen Island. The discussion about an island is really only a small subset of issues that the overall design of the kitchen and the surrounding space must resolve. In the overall scheme, what is delegated to the kitchen island is part of the overall flow of living and working patterns. The kitchen island is just part of a solution, and this is where the discussion should focus. The details will then fall into place.

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Different Types of LED Kitchen LightingDifferent Types of LED Kitchen Lighting

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Published at Tuesday, September 17th 2019, 08:19:03 AM. Kitchen Lighting By Freddie Woodward. Interior designers will be the first to tell you that sentiment couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, lighting works best when it’s used in layers. There are three main types of indoor lighting to consider and, ideally, each room will include all of them. They are: Ambient: Also known as general lighting, ambient light fills the majority of the room and allows you to move around safely. It usually comes from recessed lighting, track lighting or wall-mounted fixtures.

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Kitchen Lighting - The Most Economical Kitchen MakeoverKitchen Lighting - The Most Economical Kitchen Makeover

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Published at Monday, September 16th 2019, 08:37:36 AM. Kitchen Lighting By Emily Hart. The single greatest disadvantage of pendant lights is the same as their greatest advantage — they hang down from the ceiling. They can get in the way, and need to be limited to areas where people won‘t be walking unless your kitchen has ceilings that are more than 8 feet high. In kitchens with tall ceilings, pendant lights can both bring the light closer to where you need it and help reduce the sense of being in the bottom of a well.

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Kitchen Lighting - A Light For All SeasonsKitchen Lighting - A Light For All Seasons

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Published at Monday, September 16th 2019, 08:27:37 AM. Kitchen Lighting By Daniel Smart. Recessed lights disappear into the ceiling and help preserve a sense of openness and space. Many people also prefer them because they seem to need less cleaning. They might be a good choice for those reasons, particularly if your kitchen is a finished room. Recessed lights, however, require enough open space above the ceiling for the housing to be fitted in. This means that the ceiling joists limit the locations where you can install a recessed light.

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Kitchen Lighting Fixtures - Top 3 Factors You Must ConsiderKitchen Lighting Fixtures - Top 3 Factors You Must Consider

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Published at Monday, September 16th 2019, 08:23:35 AM. Kitchen Lighting By Daniel Baker. As pendant light fixtures have regained popularity in recent years, initially for their efficiency, they have also become more attractive. The open metal shades with a single bare bulb are still available, but fixtures with clusters of pendants are too. And there are styles ranging from Tiffany to post-modern. Many people are choosing to incorporate at least a few of these versatile fixtures into their overall design.

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Interesting Types of Kitchen CabinetsInteresting Types of Kitchen Cabinets

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Published at Monday, September 16th 2019, 08:18:16 AM. Kitchen Cabinet By Brandon Lambert. Inset doors and drawers with raised panels and beaded frames emphasize the architectural character of traditional style with a treatment that resembles library paneling. Warm cherry in a medium to dark finish is the wood of choice for traditional kitchen cabinetry. Deep crown molding calls attention to the height of the room and provides a graceful transition from the cabinetry to the ceiling. For the island, the pairing of dark woodwork and light countertops is reversed, but the same molded panels and furniture-style feet tie it visually to the perimeter cabinets.

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Buy Suitable and Quality Kitchen Hardware From Online StoresBuy Suitable and Quality Kitchen Hardware From Online Stores

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Published at Monday, September 16th 2019, 08:12:59 AM. Kitchen Center By Alicia Vaughan. When considering granite vs quartz, both are eco-friendly — and not. Granite is imported, which means the carbon footprint is larger, due to transport and shipping. Granite is a natural stone, but is porous and requires sealing with chemicals to minimize staining and etching. According to the EPA, granite may also off gas radioactive materials called radon. Levels are normally not harmful, but a radon home testing kit is inexpensive and can double check for you.

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Basics You Need to Know When Picking Quality Kitchen CabinetsBasics You Need to Know When Picking Quality Kitchen Cabinets

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Published at Saturday, September 14th 2019, 15:35:09 PM. Kitchen Cabinet By Riley Chapman. An online search will give you the names of many firms that perform cabinet refacing services. Cabinet refacing contractors tend to be local firms specializing in these services, not national franchises. You can also discuss your needs with a consultant at a big-box home improvement retailer, who can arrange for services from one of their affiliated installation vendors.

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