A Brand New Antique Kitchen
Perhaps no other rooms of the home summons up as much nostalgia as the kitchen. Often called the “heart of the home,” kitchens seem to make people want to return to the days of families gathering together for an old-fashioned meal, where food was loving prepared from scratch instead of picked up in a drive through. By creating old-fashioned kitchens, they hope to recapture that atmosphere.
Not only are kitchens cabinets built with deliberately traditional designs, but more and more people are opting for cabinets that actually look like they’ve been in use for generations. The cabinet itself may be brand new, but glazes, whitewashing and special finishes give it an antique appearance. It’s similar to the shabby chic trend: old-fashioned charm that feels casual and somehow more contemporary, while still maintaining a connection to the past. Perhaps it’s because so many of us longer have generational homes to return to; we may not have that history, but we can make it feel as if we do.
The design details of these antique cabinetscall for professional installers who know exactly what they’re doing. Crown moldings and ornate trims require patient and accurate handling. If you want to give your kitchen that antique look, be sure to hire skillful contractors. Enjoy purchasing other kitchen furniture and fixtures to go along with it. Be careful! Once you start you may find yourself replacing even more than you had intended to, just to keep carrying the theme further.
The best part is that you don’t have to compromise on new technology. Professional grade stove tops often have an old fashioned look anyway. Dishwashers and warmer drawers can be disguised with wooden panels that make them blend into the cabinetry. The beautiful look of wood doesn’t have to be interrupted unless you want it to be.
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