Every designer knows it’s the smaller details that often make the biggest impact. That holds true for the cabinet hardware you choose. Whether it’s for the kitchen or bathroom, look at hardware as the jewelry of your cabinetry, adding the perfect accent and often defining the entire look of the room. Today’s hardware styles run the gamut from rustic versions to colorful and whimsical touches. Here’s how to choose the cabinet hardware that gives your kitchen or bath a personalized touch.

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It’s a kitchen planning movement that began in Europe but one that has been enthusiastically adopted in the United States. German design experts refer to it as the Intelligent Kitchen or Dynamic Kitchen, but here it’s more simply known as kitchen zones.

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Everyone defines “creating a luxury kitchen” in their own way, but most would agree the result is the showpiece of the modern home. At Bakes & Kropp, we believe the ultimate design statement of any home starts in the kitchen. For over 50 years, The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show has put luxury kitchen design at the center of the event. Last year’s show in Orlando, Florida, was no exception. At the AuthLux Summit panel, the discussion focused on three essential design elements for the modern luxury kitchen: cabinetry, appliances, and high-end features such as instant hot faucets and filtration systems.

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While you plan for your kitchen renovation or remodel, choosing a range hood is an opportunity to create a dramatic focal point in your new space, as well as support the overall function of your kitchen. The styles of range hoods are limitless, spanning metal finishes, stone wrapping, and wood finishes to blend in or contrast with surrounding cabinetry. To help your planning process at this time, consider these factors as you envision your new kitchen in 2020.

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Elegant and sophisticated are words people often use to describe their dream kitchen. But what if your home has one of those tiny, narrow, and cramped kitchens that New York is known for? We have good news. Whether you have a high-rise galley kitchen or “cozy” space in the suburbs, your small kitchen can still have serious style.

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