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• Plain, white glass in a single panel can give your kitchen a very clean, pristine look. It also makes your colorful accents really pop out against its stark surface.
• If you love color, choose a sea blue or grass green glass to use as a backsplash, and extend it from the counter all of the way to the ceiling behind your stove. This really livens up your space, but has a “lighter” feeling than painting a wall.
• Black glass in an otherwise white or pale-colored kitchen gives the room a sense of mystique. Use just a few black accessories, such as chair backs or framed art, to unify the room.
• If you do not like the overly smooth look of single glass panels, opt for large glass tiles. The small space between them adds a bit of texture to your kitchen.

Contact NuKitchens for more tips and advice for remodeling your kitchen. We offer comprehensive kitchen remodeling services in the Norwalk area.

              

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• Carrying your soapstone counter up the wall, so that it essentially turns into its own backsplash, makes it the center of attention in your kitchen. You don’t have to continue it up all of your walls if you don’t want — just one slab behind the stove looks stunning.
• Pair your soapstone counter with a marble backsplash. The contract in color between the darker soapstone and the lighter marble adds a unique look to your space. Plus, both materials are really durable, so you won’t have to replace either of them any time soon.
• To create a natural look, pair your soapstone counters with plenty of natural wood. You can use wood in the floors, as doorframes, and even as a backsplash.
• Subway tiles give soapstone counters a more artistic, modern look when used on the walls or even on the floors.

For more help incorporating soapstone counters into your kitchen design, contact the kitchen experts at NuKitchens in Norwalk, CT.

              

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• Create a little sitting area in your kitchen. Even if you don’t use this for your primary dining purposes, the kids will love plopping down there for breakfast in the morning or sitting there to do homework as you cook.
• Including a few “helping stools” in your kitchen plan ensures that your little ones have a way to reach the counter and help you prepare meals.
• Place a blackboard along one wall in your kitchen, or even on a wall in the pantry. You can use this to keep track of your shopping list, allowing family members to add things to the board when they use them up or notice they’re gone.
• An induction cooktop is the safest choice in a home with kids, since they only heat the surface directly under a pot, reducing the risk of burns.
• Pull-out drawers and drop-down shelves make it easier for kids to reach snacks and other necessities.

Contact NuKitchens for help designing your family-friendly kitchen in the Norwalk CT area.

              

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