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Fun with Cabinetry Feet

Green island in a white kitchen looking into the colorful dining room beyondA beautiful kitchen is all in the details. One way to step up your design is to have some fun with cabinetry feet. These feet come in different shapes, sizes and styles to help enhance your space. If you are interested in learning more, here are a few ideas to get you started off on the right ‘cabinetry’ foot.

Cabinetry feet are often associated with traditional designs. But they can be contemporary too, like a simple metal foot. Decorative feet can help give pieces like islands, armoires and hutches a furniture-like aesthetic. Additional detailing such as an arched toe kick can also help enhance the effect. Feet also work well if you pull out the kitchen sink a few inches and place them on the cabinetry below.

The kitchen isn’t the only place to incorporate cabinetry feet either. Make your bathroom vanity stand out by incorporating a unique kind of cabinet foot. This works well in powder rooms or primary bathrooms with stand-alone vanities. Adding feet makes them a little more decorative.

Set up an appointment with a Normandy Designer get started on your kitchen remodel and ensure you hit all the right design details.  You can also follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more design ideas and inspiration.

Three photos showing bathroom vanities with cabinetry feet, giving them a furniture-like look

White kitchen featuring contrasting cherry stained arch top cabinets either side of the cooking surface and a cherry stained island

Rift cut white oak island in a light stain with decorative furniture legs

Stained kitchen with bead board detail

Oak is Back & Blonder Than Ever

Reclaimed wood beams and open shelves in KitchenAlthough nicknamed honey oak, there was nothing sweet about that old-style cabinetry seen in kitchens across the country. But today, oak’s back in a new and refreshing way.

Before diving in, let’s shine a light on the ubiquitous early 1970’s to mid-1990’s honey oak kitchen. Red oak took the kitchen remodeling industry by storm, but not exactly because it looked so enticing. There happened to be two cabinetry options, white laminate and you guessed it, red oak. “Red Oak was available in a variety of light to dark stains,” says Normandy Designer Kathryn O’Donovan. “This type of oak was inexpensive and easy to buy in large quantities, making it widely available and sought after.”

Fortunately things have changed and there’s a new oak in town, the beautiful and versatile, white oak. “White oak is one of my favorite options due to its blonde color, which is not as brash and bold as red oak,” Kathryn notes. “It’s both easily stainable and durable, making it the perfect fit for any kitchen’s aesthetic.”

Blonde rift cut oak modern kitchenWhen selecting oak, there’s a variety of wood grains to choose from. Quarter Sawn, Plain Sawn, and Rift Sawn are among the main options, and refer to how exactly the tree trunk is cut. “For me, quarter sawn wood is my favorite as it features a linear grain and it’s just plain gorgeous,” Kathryn remarks. “However, it’s worth mentioning that since this cutting method is a bit more complex than a common wood grain like plain sawn, it comes at a higher cost.”

If you’re ready to trade in your old honey oak kitchen for a new, updated space, set up a time to talk with Kathryn. She’ll answer any questions you may have and dig a bit deeper into your kitchen’s possibilities. Make sure to follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram.

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