Modern Kitchen Design

Modern Kitchen Design

Black Kitchen Cabinets - With Different Ideas

Black is a color that always match with any colort, but it has to be used with care. Since cabinets can take up 70 to 80 percent of the visible kitchen surfaces, you want to take care in what you mix with those cabinets to avoid having the black dominate the entire setting. At times you may decide to simply use it as a contrasting element, and not the primary color used in the room.

Black and White Combination:

If you are interested in using lighter color, the use of white color is great idea. The approach in this case is to have just the two colors balance one another, and can create the focal points that you want to feature. Black for the cabinets combined with white wall and countertops is a good balance, and you can continue that balance by the use of both black and white appliances, or the occasional use of white kitchen cabinets in select spots. One approach to this is to use a large checkerboard pattern in the kitchen flooring, or similarly to do the same with the wall tile or backsplash.

Black Cabinets in Traditional Kitchens:

If you want to use black kitchen cabinets, it's not necessary that you use black independently for your cabinets. A great idea is to use the black to create a focal point, say for an island in the kitchen, and then to use a more traditional hardwood cabinet for the remaining storage in the kitchen. This takes a somewhat more traditional kitchen setting, but adds a slight contemporary touch to the decor.

Black Kitchen Cabinets can make a real impression. One other advantage is that they are often not as expensive as other hardwood cabinets, since the quality of the wood grain is not as critical since they are either painted or laminated. Almost all the major cabinet manufacturers carry some black cabinets, and you can find them at the major home improvement stores as well.

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Kitchen Cabinet Finishes And Design

One of the most important elements in any kitchen redesign is your kitchen cabinets. This one simple part of your kitchen is one of the most important elements, and the way you decide to go with your cabinets will greatly affect the look and feel of your kitchen. You may want to even go so far as consulting a professional. Making the right choice here, perhaps as much as any other, will either make or break your kitchen.



Something that a lot of people are doing these days in their kitchens is choosing cabinets with a unique finish. The finish of your cabinet should flow seamlessly into the overall theme or design of your kitchen. The right finish can greatly enhance what you’re attempting to achieve – be it a country look, a sleek, modern look, a traditional woody look, or whatever.

An example of the right kind of look for your overall theme might be a crackled-looking finish for someone hoping to achieve a French country style. Though the look may be old, the cabinets themselves need not be, of course. You should also think about color when thinking about your finish. Though one color may look good in one type of finish, it may not be exactly what you want in another type of finish. The texture of the finish itself may change everything, so be prepared to try out different possibilities. Insisting on what you thought you wanted in the beginning may leave you unhappy in the end.

Another example of a popular trend in finishes is the sleek, modern look. In place of the traditional wood cabinets, some are using a variety of materials to achieve this modern look, including metal and plastic. Those who are interested in ultra-modern, pared-down design often find inspiration in commercial kitchens (those found in restaurants, for example). And not only do they find their inspiration there, they often find their actual appliances and materials in commercial kitchen stores and warehouses. If this is your style, be sure to check out your local restaurant supply store. Even if they don’t have exactly what you want, you’re bound to pick up a number of ideas that will suit your modern-loving fancy.

Of course, the finish and look of a cabinet isn’t all that’s involved in choosing what’s right for you. The “practical” aspect of the cabinet’s design is equally important. Modern kitchens allow for much more storage than those of kitchens in the past, and modern home-dwellers have come to expect many of these differences as a given. If you have an older home, you may be able to easily update your kitchen simply by installing some of these more modern amenities into the kitchen. Having a trash can that sits on rollers inside of a large trash bin drawer is an example of what we’ve come to expect in a modern kitchen. An older kitchen, of course, would not have such an amenity.

In general, like the trash can, the modern kitchen is built to put storage away from public view. But there is also a nice mix of old and new that many people are turning to – a design where some storage items are purposely exposed. A colorful, neatly arranged pantry that is exposed to the kitchen can make for an interesting design element. However, it should go without saying that if you choose this type of cabinetry you should make sure that you’re someone who’s willing to keep your stored items neat and tidy. If not, instead of an added design element, you end up with an eyesore.

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Overview:
Our artfully crafted armoire works well in rooms of all sizes. Deeply paneled doors wrap around to the sides to reveal a generous workspace.

• 41.5" wide x 19.5" deep x 73" high
• Handcrafted with a kiln-dried hardwood frame.
• The space above has six reconfigurable slots and two cubbies with adjustable shelves.
• A Smart™ strip in the main compartment provides a centralized plug-in point for laptops, cameras and more.
• The cabinet below has a pullout keyboard tray; Adjustable shelves on the left can be removed to accommodate a CPU; on the right, there’s a pullout printer tray with a lateral file.
• Hand finished in lacquer that is distressed and weathered for a timeworn patina.
• Wood swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
• Fitted with blackened ring pulls.
• Tip resistant kit included.
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American country furniture of the 17th and 18th centuries is prized by collectors for its sturdy craftsmanship and graceful design. This desk features all of the best details, such as turned legs, decorative brackets and rosette-style ring pulls.

• 55" wide x 24" deep x 30" high
• Crafted with gracefully turned solid wood legs.
• Equipped with spacious drawers with rosette-style ring pulls.
• Use as a desk or a vanity.
• Finished by hand using our exclusive multistep technique for exceptional depth of color.
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Home Office Desk: Kiera Project Table

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Rich in character and generous in scale, this table is the perfect place to spread out and create. With its long, narrow silhouette and convenient counter height, it also makes a great kitchen island.

• 80" wide x 33" deep x 36" high
• Crafted from pine with a deeply weathered finish that hints at many years of use.
• Wood swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
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Home Office Desk: Printer's Office Suite

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Overview:
A vintage printer’s cabinet with dozens of small drawers for storing type was the inspiration for our newest home office collection. Designed for ultimate versatility – at an exceptional value – its components can be combined in any configuration to create your perfect workspace. To create a configuration ideal for your space, click here to view our Build Your Printer’s Set Tool.

• 96" wide x 20" deep x 69.5" high
• Includes one keyhole desk, one file cabinet pedestal, one cabinet pedestal, two bookcase hutches, one large hutch, one letter file hutch, and two single tops.
• The Tuscan chestnut finish is hand applied in layers, with distressing and burnished edges that give the collection the look of a well-loved antique.
• Fitted with antique bronze cup pulls.
• Wood swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
• Watch a video about the versatility of our Printer’s Collection.
  

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Home Office Desk: Printer's Writing Desk

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A vintage printer’s cabinet with dozens of small drawers for storing type was the inspiration for our newest home office collection. Designed for ultimate versatility – at an exceptional value – its components can be combined in any configuration to create your perfect workspace. To create a configuration ideal for your space, click here to view our Build Your Printer’s Set Tool.

• 64" wide x 32" deep x 30" high
• The writing desk has a single drawer with a drop-down front.
• The Tuscan chestnut finish is hand applied in layers, with distressing and burnished edges that give the desk the look of a well-loved antique.
• Wood swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
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Home Office Desk: Printer's Keyhole Desk

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A vintage printer’s cabinet with dozens of small drawers for storing type was the inspiration for our newest home office collection. Designed for ultimate versatility – at an exceptional value – its components can be combined in any configuration to create your perfect workspace. To create a configuration ideal for your space, click here to view our Build Your Printer’s Set Tool.

• 64" wide x 32" deep x 30" high
• The keyhole desk has a drop-down keyboard tray flanked by a file drawer on the right and two smaller drawers on the left.
• The Tuscan chestnut finish is hand applied in layers, with distressing and burnished edges that give the desk the look of a well-loved antique.
• Fitted with antique bronze cup pulls.
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Thick glass and angular cross-beam supports of silver nickel offer an aesthetic complement to traditional furnishings. Our desk's geometric simplicity and neutral tones layer easily into existing decor, while offering a refreshing style update.

• 52" wide x 28" deep x 30" high
• Crafted from solid spruce with a tempered-glass top.
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Design Bedford Home Office Modular Components

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Customize a spacious, organized workspace for all your creative endeavors with the hardwood-framed pieces in our Bedford Collection. The Modular Desk Components can be used alone or combined with others to form a desk, a console or a wall of storage. To create a desk set that’s ideal for your space, click here to view our Bedford Desk Set Tool.

• The long desktop fits atop two file cabinets to create a desk, or atop three to make a console.
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• Corner desk includes 1 corner desktop and 2 file cabinets.
• Bookcases can be used individually or stacked to create a 4-shelf unit.
• Stack the bookcase on the lateral file cabinet to create a hutch.
• Pair 2 bookcases with our project tabletop to create more than 12 square feet of workspace.
• Available in Antique White or Black finish with brushed-nickel bail pulls, or Espresso stain with matte-brown bail pulls.
• Wood swatches are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days. Please see available swatches below. See all furniture with wood swatches available.
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Design Bedford Corner Desk Set

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Every piece in our expertly built Bedford Collection can be used singly or combined with others to form a desk, console or wall of storage. The Corner Desk Set provides a spacious work area between two file cabinets and has a support leg for maximum stability. To create a desk set that’s ideal for your space, click here to view our Bedford Desk Set Tool.

• The 2-drawer cabinet holds legal- and letter-sized files; the 3-drawer version has 2 sections for supplies and one for files.
• Available in Antique White or Black finish with brushed-nickel bail pulls, or Espresso stain (shown) with matte-brown bail pulls.
• Includes 1 corner desktop with a corner top and 2 wings, one 2-drawer file cabinet and one 3-drawer file cabinet.
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