| Painted Cabinets Making a Comeback
Despite the appearance of a free-for-all in kitchen design there are some standards in painted cabinets, which are gaining momentum over the wood-look. The antiseptic, hospital look of white is giving way to softer earth-tones like chiffon yellow, French creme, light greens and heavy blues.
Dark, Exotic Wood
For those in Fort Worth who still want wood will be happy to know that the natural products are still in vogue, especially exotic woods like white oak, red birch, knotty chestnut and mahogany. The traditional vertically-grained light woods are giving way to the darker wood wigh horizontal and, sometimes, diagonal, patterns. Burlwood, with its swirling, knotted patterns is also gaining popularity, most of these cabinets are being used as feature pieces in conjunction with standard modular pieces which make up the bulk of the cabinetry.
Storage is the Buzzword
The word ergonomics is mentioned a lot in the modern kitchens. This means that the consumer wants everything at his or her fingertips brought on by new innovations in storage. And these new and easy ways to have access to kitchen products are not just confined to the new cabinetry. Older cabinets are having life breathed back into them with new roll-out and tuck-away options which expand the kitchen usage. Even the cabinets, themselves, can be fitted with new doors and hardware for an inexpensive way to upgrade.
The Consumer is Always Right
Not so long ago the designer presented a group of plans for a kitchen and the homeowner chose what he or she thought was the best one. Now the user's comments and life habits are the focal point of kitchen cabinet designers in Fort Worth. This makes the modern kitchen not so modern-looking because it is an expression of creativity and lifestyle regardless of the home's design. |