Rustic Kitchen Rustic Kitchen, Burlington

Casement windowsA casement window is a very common window type and can be found in designs from traditional to contemporary. The window is a single sash that's attached to a frame on one side. Hinges, or a hinge, is used to make the attachment, allowing the window to swing exactly like a door. But a casement window invariably only swings out. This makes it important to place a casement window away from traffic. No one wants to be banged in the head by an open casement window when taking groceries into the kitchen.When to use them. Because the casement window is one sash, casement windows can be grouped together so that all of the panes of glass are in one plane. This gives a cleaner and more contemporary look to these windows, even when styled with traditional trim and pane patterns.Other important visual aspects of casement windows include the screen location on the inside and the hardware. Because the screen is on the inside, it becomes a visually important element when looking through the windows from inside the house. If looking through the screens all of the time bothers you, investing in screening material that visually disappears or a retractable screen system would be worthwhile. As for hardware, you'll have to select style and finish. The crank will be a visually significant element. If seeing this bothers you, you'll want to opt for a folding crank that's finished to match the interior finish as appropriate.

5. Surprising TransitionalStrategy: Create a colorful surprise by painting the ceiling. How it works: This kitchen is classic, with white cabinets and black soapstone counters, but the green beadboard ceilings warm up the space and feel a little bit country. Black soapstone works well with green because the veining typically has green tones.

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