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Top off your Kitchen with Style

Everyone wants a bigger kitchen, right? So why not consider adding a vaulted ceiling to your plans? It will make your room feel much larger and spacious and give it an element of grandeur. A vaulted ceiling makes a room more visually interesting and will cap off your kitchen with pizazz.

“A vaulted ceiling can make your kitchen feel light and airy,” said Normandy Designer Laura Barber, AKBD. “But also very welcoming at the same time.”

Natural light lovers will enjoy this kind of ceiling as it will allow you to add extra or bigger windows and even skylights. The extra height makes a case for a dramatic hood or light fixture to draw your eye up and complete the style you are shooting for. Wood beams are another option that will add drama and great architectural detail to your space.

A pitched ceiling works for every style of kitchen from contemporary to traditional and many times can help tie two different styles together; creating a contrast that is eye catching. From top to bottom, every area of your kitchen can be an important factor in your design, so why not take your style to new heights with a vaulted ceiling.

If you are thinking about updating your kitchen or contemplating more extensive changes to your home, you can set up a time with Laura to talk about the possibilities. You can also learn more about bathrooms and other remodeling projects at an upcoming workshop. Check out the photo gallery or follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram for even more home tips and inspiration

Keep your Kitchen Appliances Hidden but Handy

Refrigerator armoire and appliance garage that hides microwave and small appliancesDisguising your appliances is a simple yet significant way to instantly make your kitchen feel more organized and elegant. Many appliances can be somewhat of an eyesore and take away from an otherwise beautiful design. As open concept kitchens are becoming the norm, camouflaging your stainless appliances will help make the space more cozy and will maintain continuity with the rest of your home.

Hiding kitchen appliances is just one of the many ways you are able to achieve a consistent design, making your kitchen look more sophisticated. It becomes more than just a place to cook meals; it becomes a comfortable and versatile space to hang out with family and friends.

The dishwasher and refrigerator are two items with large or obvious surface areas – and often attract people’s eyes, taking away from the other visually pleasing aspects of the space. If you don’t want your appliances to be the focal point of your kitchen, there are different ways you can go about hiding them. Often, we opt to cover these two appliances in particular with paneling to blend in and look more like cabinetry, creating visual harmony.

Determining what is driving you to hide your appliances will help you make a better, more informed decision and help you carefully chose which appliances you want to conceal and what you want to show off. If you don’t like counter clutter, hiding smaller more unsightly appliances such as microwaves, toaster, coffee makers, and mixers are relatively easy to do and are often given a home in the island or behind an appliance garage.

Keep in mind that you don’t need to conceal every appliance to make an impact. In fact, certain appliances that you are proud of, such as an industrial style stove or hood should be seen.

If you are looking for a way integrate your appliances seamlessly into your kitchen design, or contemplating more extensive changes, set up a time to talk with a Designer about your project. Check out the photo gallery or follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram for even more home tips and inspiration.

Hidden appliances that are covered in cabinetry panels including a dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer

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