While "clean" and "simple" are the buzzwords for today's kitchen cabinets, cabinet interiors are becoming more sophisticated than ever, with consumers seeking out accessible storage that also makes the most of every nook and cranny. At the same time, consumers are seeing more custom options at every price point, as well as painted finishes and affordable green options.

Below are some of the

 Drawing inspiration from the seashore, Atlas Homewares offers a range of decorative knobs with sea creature and shell designs.

 Offered in verdigris, burnished bronze and pewter, the offerings include the Clamshell, Starfish and

As the migration continues north from Miami, the European and Latin American influence is clearly contemporary with leading edge technology. Here are some of the trends....

Exotic wood cabinets, like elm and Indian apple, dressed with a natural finish to let the wood's beauty shine. These woods also offer an exotic look without an exotic price tag.

Painted cabinets in gray, taupe, and soft

The food lover requires different appliances, storage and design than the average homeowner.
 
 It is no secret that to design a good kitchen, one should know how to cook. The expanding cultural trend toward healthy eating, exercising and overall well-being has prompted my investigation into how it will affect our homes, kitchens and living in the next decade. After all, sometimes it's just one

Remodeling your kitchen can be a lot of fun! Today, there are so many different themes and motifs to choose from, how do you know which to choose? A fast growing trend is the contemporary kitchen. This style is clean, fresh, and modern. Deciding to remodel your kitchen will not only update your home, but also update your life.

From blue lacquer with funky barstools to clean white glass kitchens,

 Just a couple of years ago an outdoor area was called a "grilling station". Then the term was quickly updated to "outdoor kitchen" ...and now the emerging phrase is "outdoor living and entertainment centers". While the kitchen is still a focal point, there are many facets to the new living and entertainment center.

As the "Leisure Industry" is growing rapidly at a 15% to 17%clip annually,

While it can be a challenge to find added profits in a tough economy, sometimes all it takes is finding the right niche. Indeed many kitchen and bath designers have found that they can increase their profitability merely by finding a strong specialty area, developing an expertise in that area and marketing it appropriately.

That might be green design, unique powder rooms, high-end, one-of-a-kind

It is possible to stick to a tight budget and make a few simple, yet big impact changes that will turn an ugly duckling kitchen into a swan.

Think about using a piece of furniture, which might already exist in the house or find a hutch or case piece at a flea market or antique shop. By using an actual piece of furniture, you have an opportunity to set a specific style for your kitchen. Whether

Purchase a new kitchen between May 1st and August 1, 2010 and receive a stainless steel sink and faucet during our Spring and Summer Promotion at no cost!

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