Thinking Spring!

Well, spring is officially here and it's starting to really warm up, finally!  Spring and summer are a great time to start a kitchen renovation so that you can comfortably make use of your grill when your kitchen is out of commission.

We recently had a client request a very modern kitchen design and I thought it would be great to show you some unusual and creative kitchens to get some of you thinking outside the box and maybe inspire you for your remodel!

Here's a bright and cheery modern kitchen with some really homey and warm design elements to soften the modern cabinets. Open shelving on the wall and contrasting lime and turquoise make this a fun and family friendly space.  I can picture a large family gathered around this large island making cookies and happy memories! Even if sleek modern cabinets are not to your taste, try incorporating some unusual color combos to liven up your space. Paint is an inexpensive and easily changeable way to add some interest.

This kitchen shows off the trend of mixing wood lower cabinets with white painted uppers.  Lower cabinets get much more abuse than uppers so sticking with a darker finish is a good option for high traffic kitchens while the painted uppers bring light into the space and make it feel more open.  I also love the touch of stone in the backsplash with the square tiles set on a diagonal.

Here is a lovely option for those of you with small cottages you may be utilizing this summer. A simple stretch of counter with open shelving above makes this small space look and feel a bit more open.  I also love the unusual choice of a light mint green on the lower cabinets.  This is a kitchen I would want to keep fresh cut flowers in every day!

This kitchen is a nice mix of traditional and modern with its shaker cabinets in clean, symmetrical lines. The row of upper cabinets with similar door widths will satisfy those with modern tastes but the warm wood tones give it a soft, homey feeling.  I love how the homeowner has used rustic baskets for extra storage above the cabinets and old fashioned cracker jars for the island lighting.

So when it's time for your remodel, don't be afraid to try something new; a bold color, mixed cabinet colors, or unusual finishes or fixtures.  All these aspects help make your kitchen your own personal space that you will love for years to come!