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Archive for July, 2009

Kitchen Cabinet Backplates to Match Your Knobs

The type of hardware you decide to put on cabinet doors and drawers can make all the difference in making your cabinetry have a complete look. Backplates make wonderful accent pieces for your knobs and pulls.

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Kitchen Cabinets with Contemporary Metal Frame Doors

Kitchen cabinets with metal frame doors are a great choice if you are updating your kitchen with a contemporary or modern design. Metal framing will provide a gorgeous detail whether it frames out wood, glass, or other materials.

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Wood Kitchen Cabinets Create Warmth in Your Kitchen

Finding ways to make your home feel cozy and more intimate can be accomplished in your kitchen as well as other rooms. Wood kitchen cabinets can give the sense of warmth as well as timeless beauty to your kitchen.

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Put Together An Eclectic Kitchen Design

An eclectic kitchen is one in which there is a mixture of different styles and different time periods. Drawing from traditional and contemporary design elements, an eclectic kitchen is a tasteful blending of the two types.

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Kitchen Cabinetry With Sliding Door Fronts

Kitchen cabinetry with sliding door fronts tend to work best in contemporary, modern, or Asian inspired designs. Consider using clear glass doors which can display your dinnerware or barware. Sliding doors are also available in wood cabinets and often provide a clean and/or linear design which can dramatically enhance the appeal of your kitchen.

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Don’t Skip The Prep Steps When Painting Your Cabinets

If you are tired of your kitchen cabinets and want a brand new look, you can always choose a color and paint them. You can give your kitchen a completely different look with a fresh coat of paint. Be sure to follow the steps to get your cabinets ready to paint before you bring out the paintbrush.

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