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color of cabinets against the darker floors with the light color of tall unit
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square and mitered countertop thickness is standard either 2 or 3 cm witha mitered frame making slab look thicker
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like that you could stand comfortably as well as sit
by S.I.D.Ltd.
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lower cabinet style and contrasting colors between uppers and lowers
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Renewable wood: bamboo. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource, and it's naturally stronger and harder than most other hardwoods. In this kitchen, Plyboo, an FSC-certified bamboo product, is set in a darker wood frame for an exotic look
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Engineered wood floors. Extending wood floors into the kitchen is a terrific way to seam together several spaces, as this home demonstrates. Doing so requires a stout floor that can take the wear a kitchen doles out. Engineered wood floors can be a durable choice, since they have a thin veneer of finished wood backed by several layers, or plys, of more wood. This layered system makes engineered wood more stable than solid wood and less likely to warp when faced with temperature changes and humidity. Look for FSC-certified and formaldehyde-free options.
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enewable wood: Lyptus. These cabinets are made of Lyptus, a relatively new engineered product from a hybrid eucalyptus species grown on Brazilian plantations. Lyptus touts the beneficial traits of hardwood and reaches maturity in just 15 years, a quarter of the time needed for typical hardwoods. The appearance is similar to that of mahogany or cherry, with a fine grain.
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If you cook or entertain often and have the space, I suggest 48-inch to 54-inch wide aisles. More than 54 inches starts to feel too wide, and you'll feel like you've run a marathon after making a meal." After the remodel, the kitchen is 250 square feet, and the dining space is 115 square feet.
Cabinetry: Ikea base cabinet boxes, Texas Trim pecan door and drawer fronts; shelving: custom pecan; countertops: concrete by Caesarstone; range, hood: Wolf
Cabinetry: Ikea base cabinet boxes, Texas Trim pecan door and drawer fronts; shelving: custom pecan; countertops: concrete by Caesarstone; range, hood: Wolf
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We haven't even touched on height options! There's bar height, whereby the seat is generally 29"-31" high, while counter height puts seats between 24" and 26". Basically, counter-height stools are best for bars the same height as your kitchen counters (35"-37"). If your bar area is taller, say 41"-43", you need a bar stool. Whew!
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Finnish yellow plywood was chosen for the cabinetry. This wood is a pre-finished industrial grade plywood with a visible wood grain. It's extremely durable and won't need to be refinished. Stainless steel Omnia pulls add a simple, retro touch.
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Formaldehyde-free alternatives. Cabinets, and particularly their interior boxes, are commonly constructed of particleboard, fiberboard or plywood — all of which are often made with added urea formaldehyde binders or glues, which release fumes.
Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. A recent U.S. Congress bill requires that formadehyde emissions in these substrates be reduced to safer levels by 2013. Until then, err on the safe side with formaldehyde-free and low-VOC alternatives, including FSC-certified plywood, bamboo plywood and agrifiber boards, which make smart use of agricultural by-products, an annually renewable resource. Formaldehyde-free cabinets can be stylish, as this kitchen demonstrates
Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. A recent U.S. Congress bill requires that formadehyde emissions in these substrates be reduced to safer levels by 2013. Until then, err on the safe side with formaldehyde-free and low-VOC alternatives, including FSC-certified plywood, bamboo plywood and agrifiber boards, which make smart use of agricultural by-products, an annually renewable resource. Formaldehyde-free cabinets can be stylish, as this kitchen demonstrates
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Wood veneer. Veneer, just a thin slice of wood adhered to a substrate, provides the look and feel of wood without using an excessive amount of valuable hardwood. The wenge veneer on this kitchen's cabinets proves that veneer can be just as luxe as solid wood.
