New year’s resolution: new kitchen! 7 up-to-the-minute makeover ideas

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Chances are you spent a lot of time in your kitchen over the holidays. Notice anything? It could be that your fridge has seen better days or your floors are starting to look a little dull. Whatever the reason, a makeover might be just what your kitchen needs to kick off the New Year on a stylish note. Here’s a little inspiration from the design experts at Primera: 1. Oh my MOD. Sometimes all it takes to update your kitchen is the no-fuss simplicity of a contemporary design style. Lose the countertop clutter and opt instead for a clean, modern look with bold fixtures and sleek architectural lines. Photo by Studio Durham Architects – Search kitchen pictures 2. Design from the ground up. Or in this

Farmhouse Kitchens and Dining: Warm, Welcoming, Inviting for the Holidays and Every Day

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Cozy, Updated Farmhouse Photo by Van Wicklen Design – More dining room photos Farmhouse kitchens and dining rooms are making their way into every décor. Whether it’s modern farmhouse, a more traditional approach, or a mix of styles old and new, farmhouse dining gathers everyone ‘round the table for a simple meal, or a holiday feast. Mix updated paint colors with traditional dining furniture for a cozy kitchen/dining environment. Rustic and Traditional All the Way Photo by Van Wicklen Design – Search dining room design ideas Sometimes it makes perfect sense to take a design theme and run with it. Create the ultimate farmhouse dining/living room space by using every traditional element you can find: natural

Design Trends: Practical Storage, Glamorous Bedrooms, and Outdoor Kitchen Space

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Glass Cabinets   Photo by Jill Wolff Interior Design - Search traditional kitchen design ideas Conventional, closed-off cabinets can block views and light. Instead, consider adding cabinets with glass doors or panels on both sides to make the kitchen feel more open.   Top-to-Bottom Storage   Make the most of your storage space! Shelves and cabinets with top-to-bottom storage offer that extra organization you’ve been craving. Glamorous Bedrooms   Want to add some glamor to your bedroom? Place a mirror on the wall above each nightstand. This is perfect for small spaces, creating greater depth in the room, and adding glitzy style to the bed wall. Outdoor Kitchen Space   If you love the outdoors, building a small kitchen space

Design Trends: Practical Storage, Glamorous Bedrooms, and Outdoor Kitchen Space

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Glass Cabinets Photo by Jill Wolff Interior Design – Search traditional kitchen design ideas Conventional, closed-off cabinets can block views and light. Instead, consider adding cabinets with glass doors or panels on both sides to make the kitchen feel more open. Top-to-Bottom Storage   Make the most of your storage space! Shelves and cabinets with top-to-bottom storage offer that extra organization you’ve been craving. Glamorous Bedrooms   Want to add some glamor to your bedroom? Place a mirror on the wall above each nightstand. This is perfect for small spaces, creating greater depth in the room, and adding glitzy style to the bed wall. Outdoor Kitchen Space   If you love the outdoors, building a small kitchen space

News Flash: Mixing Metals in Your Kitchen Is More than Okay!

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You may have heard it the first time you put on one of your mother’s gold necklaces and paired it with her silver bangles. Or the time you came home from the hardware store with brass towel racks for your family’s bathroom, only to be met with stares of disbelief as your spouse pointed out the chrome faucet and knobs. We’ve all heard it somewhere: “You can’t mix metals! Gold with gold, silver with silver, copper with copper, etc.” Finally, there’s good news for those who’ve always bucked the “matchy-matchy” system, since mixing metals isn’t just acceptable—it’s hot! As more and more designers enter the arena to show off their metal-mingling acumen, the look is catching on everywhere. The caveat?

Design trends: Creative drying racks, kitchen banquettes, and encaustic tile

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. Be Creative for a Less Cluttered Home Photo by Gabriel Holland Interior Design - Look for farmhouse laundry room design inspiration High ceilings? Your kitchen can also double as a laundry space—just install a drying rack above the sink for a creative, less cluttered home.   Kitchen Banquettes Photo by Hannah Brown - Discover contemporary dining room design inspiration   Casual or formal, the cozy appeal of a dining room or kitchen booth is irresistible either way!   Wood Accents Photo by Quigley Architects - Search modern family room pictures   Wood adds warmth to any room. Oak shelves or post and beam ceilings keep it cozy—even with crisp modern designs.   Cook With a Sense of Calm Photo

Design Trends: Bay Windows, Free-Standing Coat Racks, and Green Everything!

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. Beautiful Bay Windows Photo by Margot Hartford Photography - Discover kitchen design inspiration   Make any space look bigger and brighter with a bay window.   Green with Envy Photo by Brian O'Tuama Architects - More eclectic kitchen photos Evergreen has officially made its debut as the newest color trend. Using dark green tiles behind crisp white cabinets makes for a special glossy pop.   Less Is More! Photo by Nadja Endler | Photography - More midcentury living room ideas   Declutter your home for simplicity in your sanctuary.   Free-Standing Coat Racks Photo by Leslie Landis - Discover eclectic living room design inspiration   Making a resurgence in entry ways and by staircase, this movable option is great

Wingback Chairs, Terazzo, Evergreen, and More!

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The Wingback Comeback Photo by designjunction - Search Scandinavian living room pictures The wingback armchair is back and soaring as a classic accent piece—reinvented. Terazzo Marks the Spot! Photo by Miris Windows & Doors - Discover contemporary kitchen design ideas This speckled, polished material design is taking flooring, walls, and more by storm. Evergreen Everything Photo by Teddy Edwards - Search traditional kitchen design ideas Color trend alert! Dark, evergreen is the newest color craze for all things interior. Rusted Metals Photo by Armourcoat Surface Finishes - Look for industrial home design design inspiration Shiny metallics may be fading as a prominent design trend—but aged and rusted metals are making a resurgence. Textured Tiles Photo by Brooke Wagner Design -

How to Choose the Best Cabinets for Your Kitchen

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KraftMaid Square Raised Panel - Veneer Maple Canvas When you’re looking to improve your house, whether you want to sell or make your abode more comfortable for many years to come, the first thing you probably thought about was improving and updating your kitchen. From gathering around the table for dinner and late night chats, to card games and homework and elaborate dinner parties, kitchens are the command center for most homes, providing physical and emotional nourishment for the people who enter. As a result, homeowners have many options when it comes to appliance upgrades, floors, lighting, and paint choices. Before making any of those decisions, though, you should make a decision about your cabinets. The appearance and

Design trends: embroidered silk, calming-color kitchens and nature-inspired textiles

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Mixing Metals   Designers are now mixing gold, silver, copper and bronze for a bold design trend. Embroidered Silk Embroidered silk curtains give texture to an otherwise sleek accent piece. White, Green and Yellow Kitchens   White, green and yellow kitchens bring a sense or calm and happiness to an otherwise busy room. Casual-Formal Dining Rooms   Dining rooms are making a comeback this year, but with a more casual appeal. What once was a strictly formal room is now becoming a place to gather for family meals with fun, laid-back décor. Nature-Inspired Textiles     Rugs reminiscent of the ocean, wallpaper that imitates plant-life: nature-inspired textiles bring a sense of grounding to any home. Image Resources: http://www.houzz.com  

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