Learn how to incorporate wood into your kitchen.
While many aspects of kitchen design are leaning toward contemporary aesthetics with modern fixtures and accents, many people still enjoy the classic texture and rustic flair that wood provides. If you’d like to incorporate more wood features into your kitchen, there are many options available to help you achieve the look you desire. Think outside the modern box with some of these options.
The Island
Use wood to create a unique kitchen island. The island is usually used as the focal point in many designs as it normally takes up space in the center of the kitchen and is the area where families and friends gather around food and drinks. While it’s often that design goes in a sleek and clean direction, you can also incorporate wood, especially on the sides. Using planks can be a task and cost-effective solution to achieve the desired look. With reclaimed wood, you have the advantage of incorporating rich color and all those unique characteristics people enjoy about wood.
Woodland Warmth
Use wood as a vehicle to bring more warmth into the kitchen. Hard surfaces like granite or marble usually have a cooling effect through the color and feel, but wood is a great way to soften the atmosphere in the kitchen. Options include hardwood floors, columns, and even countertops. You can seal in the wood with special treatments to ensure that it won’t get damaged through your everyday use. If you don’t intend on taking on a full kitchen makeover, choosing your favorite option from the list may be just what you need to make the room feel warmer and more inviting.
Beach Styles
A home on the coast would be the perfect setting to incorporate wood into the kitchen. It gives you the ability to create a beachy vibe, especially if you use older, distressed accents. Reclaimed timber planks will remind your family and guests of all the textures you’d find on the beach. It creates an inviting and relaxed atmosphere that will help bridge the gap between all your modern fixtures and the rustic style you’d like to achieve.
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