Kitchen Cabinet Designs and Countertops

Say goodbye to all white Kitchens, one color designs and welcome two-toned cabinetry adding drama with variety and color. Stained lower cabinets require less maintenance and lighter color wall cabinets add interest to the kitchen design scheme. Glass doors look great if clutter is not an issue or translucent glass can conceal the clutter. Open floating shelves are popular and can create the illusion of more space. Must have kitchen cabinet organizers include – Cookie sheets and tray cabinets, Spice Pullout, Pullout Waste and Recycling base cabinets and Cutlery Trays and Knife Blocks. Expensive tall pantry cabinets with pullout, rotating gadgets are awkward. Custom depth 15-18” tall Pantry cabinets with adjustable shelves that allow better sight of all items.  A walk-in pantry closet is the best storage space for pantry items, vacuum, cleaning supplies and large bulk items.  Tall cabinets reduce precious countertop space in small Kitchens.  In larger Kitchen’s banking tall cabinetry on one wall with the refrigerator provides a cohesive balanced design.

Many Countertop Materials exist, with each type having a different look and finish complete your interior design concept.  Popular options for Fairfax, VA areas are granite, marble, quartz and soapstone in both polished and honed looks.  Granite and marble are porous meaning they will absorb water and liquids and will stain left unattended. Boiling hot water, Dawn dishwashing soap and a facecloth can draw the stain out. Quartz countertops, Cambria, Silestone and others are composite materials with many new patterns and beautiful designs to choose from that look to mimic natural stone. Quartz is a nonporous material and is great for bathrooms where water tends to sit on the countertops. Wood butcher block counters add warmth and visual interest. Polished or honed concrete is a modern minimalist surface yet in Fairfax and Northern Virginia this material will affect a home’s resale value.

Consulting with a skilled Kitchen Designer is crucial for creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen. They can offer valuable insights, help you avoid common pitfalls, and guide you through the design process.  See Portfolio below for Kitchen projects across Fairfax, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax Station, Springfield, Orange and No. VA locations.