By Jonathan Bacon A couple gave their open-plan kitchen an elegant, flowing feel by using soft colours and classic materials. Jennifer and Tap Parker showed thenewsstar.com around their kitchen which incorporates a casual eating area and family den. "A soft, dove grey paint on the walls and lustrous wide-plank, antique heart pine floors unify the space," noted the news provider. It found the colour scheme continued in the kitchen cabinetry, which was painted in a "mossy grey-green colour" while the fridge was also disguised behind custom millwork panels. To make the room more suitable for communal family gatherings, the couple also installed a central island complete with an undermounted stainless steel sink. The island had a stylish look thanks to white marble countertops According to the Arizona Daily Star, homeowners who renovate their kitchen on a tight budget should consider using finishes and materials that they may not have considered in the past.  |
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