Rich colors can make for a warm and inviting kitchen, but sometimes the effect of dark wood cabinetry and flooring can be a bit heavy. Houzz user jonsie41 would like to brighten up her new cherry and redwood-laden kitchen with lighter kitchen counters and accents.
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While she thinks that bright white countertops may be too modern, black countertops will make the cozy space feel even smaller. Click this link to share your suggestions.
Jonsie41 is hoping the kitchen countertops and backsplash will help create a more contemporary look. "I'm at a standstill because I think I wanted a more Shaker-style modern look, but we have a raised-cabinet, classic look."
Place a mirror behind the stove. In feng shui this allows you to see all entryways to the kitchen when cooking and keeps you protected. It also creates another "window of light" and thus increasing the LRV factor.