Page 22 - Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen is often considered to be the heart of the home. It seems to naturally draw all of the members of the family towards it and in most homes it is a central hub which is used for more than just preparing meals. However, despite the important role of this room in our day to day lives many of us seem to neglect it when it comes to interior design. Here at 27estore.com we have always prided ourselves on offering our clients a wide range of choices when it comes to kitchen cabinetry.

We feel that it is every bit as important to be able to put your own personal sense of style into your kitchen which is why we offer so many different finishes from traditional oak to more contemporary  high gloss finishes. We were interested to discover whether or not our views were shared with others in the industry and we recently caught up with a few interior designers from across the globe to ask what their thought

Think about the kitchen in your home. What do you use it for? The chances are fair that you are making a list in your head. The kitchen is intended for cooking, but in reality this is not all we do in the room. Kitchens are now the very center of our homes. We use them to eat, to cook, to do paperwork, to do craft projects, to share a glass of wine or to gossip over coffee. Everyone in the family gravitates towards the kitchen. It is such an important part of the home, that it deserves some serious love and attention when it comes to both design and décor.

With this in mind, we asked a number of interior designers from across the country how important interior design is in the kitchen. Renae Keller of  Renae Keller Interior Design Inc told us, 'I think it is very important to make the hub spaces work the most efficiently.  This is where success is gained throughout the whole

In previous features, we have touched on the importance of design when remodeling an existing kitchen, but what about when building a brand new home? There are many considerations which come into play when planning a kitchen as the initial layout will most likely have an impact on any future remodeling work in the years to come. We talked to some experts in the field of both construction and real estate in order to gain some insight into this aspect of kitchen design.

Making The Most Of Available Space

One of the most common complaints homeowners have at the moment in regard to modern homes is that they have much smaller rooms than older properties, especially when it comes to the kitchen. However, this need not present a problem when creating a functional kitchen.

Todd Vendituoli of HomeCentrl told us, 'there are many factors involved

Your home says a great deal about you – not only about your taste, but also about your life, your inner state and how you respond to a particular situation. Here’s an example – one of my friends has a large and well-located house. The social areas of the house are comfortable, well-decorated and inviting. However, the study is cluttered and chaotic. If you ask any feng shui practitioner he/she might interpret that the friend of mine is social but finds work little less appealing (which basically she does!).

The way you decorate your house, furnish it, the type of furniture items you buy for your house – in some way or the other express what’s going on in your life. Now, the big question comes – is your home cluttered? If yes, then what does it signify? It can be a sign of confusion, chaos, stress, hindrances and even indicate that you are holding

Here at 27estore.com, we understand just how important interior doors can be to the overall look of your home. Though often underrated, they are capable of really drawing your décor together. If you have selected a great finish which complements the rest of the décor then your interior doors will offer the ideal finishing touch. However, it's not all about looks. Interior doors are of course very functional as well, providing sound-proofing, a barrier to keep heat or central air in the room and perhaps most important of all privacy.

On realizing just how important interior doors can be, it suddenly becomes more important to choose the right style. We have a huge range of finishes and style available to choose from so you are sure to find something to suit every taste. But how do you choose? We asked some experts to offer up some pearls of wisdom regarding choosing the perfect interior

If you are thinking that it might be about time to give your kitchen a new lease of life, then it might also be time to start looking at some of the design choices that are available to you. With that in mind, we asked some professionals from the construction and design industries to offer their top tip for designing the ideal kitchen.

One of the common themes that cropped up was the fact that the kitchen is so much more than somewhere to prepare your meals. It very much a family room which serves a multitude of purposes and this is something that many designers feel must be kept in mind when it comes to designing or remodeling a kitchen space. Gary Baker, Managing Director of cites the importance of considering multifunction as his top tip for kitchen design. “Of course it’s important that you get all the appliances you need in there you need to be able to cook of

1) Bruce Willis – Bruce Willis’s home in Hailey, Idaho boasts of a beautiful kitchen. It is loaded with two refrigerators, two dishwashers, a Viking Six burner stove with dual ovens and a wine cooler. The elegant wood cabinets and the vintage lighting add to the charm of the rustic interiors. The stone countertops add a real touch of rustic charm to the entire décor. The combination of wood and stone is just a perfect blend of elegance and earthy charm.

2) Courtney Cox – The timeless charm of white is evident in this beautiful and elegant set up. The white countertops add so much elegance to the white cabinets and storage. Note the circular light in keeping with the symmetry of this entire set up. A touch of green adds just the correct amount of fresh feel to this kitchen. The elegant chair stools in wood finish are just the right addition of rustic charm to this chic setup and blends in beautifully with

A French door is a matching pair of doors constructed of glass panels and is separated by wooden frames. Frames are set around the translucent panel windows and create a beautiful sectional symmetry. A matching pair of these doors adds brightness and class to any home they give any room an open airy feel.

Beautiful White French doors can give a home a vintage look. Painted black you can transform a dull apartment into a ritzy loft, painted red you can give a tiny home the look and feel of an italian bungalow.

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When installing a french door it is always important to have a weather stripping on the floor to prevent water from leaking in.

French doors can change the ambiance and look of a room and create richness as it lights the room. French doors that open up to a balcony or a garden provide a look that