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Create a State-of-the-Art Kitchen with
Historical-Style Details
(ARA) - Vintage or period motifs have become one of
the hottest trends in home kitchen design, but your
Old-World kitchen doesn’t need to feature
modern-looking faucets to take advantage of the
latest technology. Whether creating an original
design, restoring an old kitchen, or merely
redecorating, more homeowners are turning to new
period-style plumbing that offers traditional style
with all the modern conveniences.
“It’s all about marrying form and function,” says
Jeff Pratt, vice president of sales for Danze, a
manufacturer of decorative plumbing products
including kitchen and bath faucets, bath accessories
and showerheads. “Today’s styles are greatly
inspired by the past, but live in the present. As
more homeowners gravitate to high performance
kitchen products, the industry is responding with
new products and finishes to ensure no one has to
compromise on style.”
In addition to products such as the pot filler
faucet (a faucet mounted near the stove to bring
water right to the stovetop) and various pull-down
or pull-out faucets, other high-performance kitchen
products like commercial-style dish rinse faucets
and even hands-free electronic faucets are quickly
gaining popularity. Though modern in function, their
range of styles and finishes ensure even the most
up-to-date kitchens can evoke the grandeur of an
earlier age.
Pratt points to the Danze Opulence Collection as one
example. The popular collection, based on Victorian
styling cues, achieves the Old-World look many
homeowners are striving for while delivering
performance that is anything but traditional. A
pull-down faucet, pull-out faucet and pot filler
faucet offer convenience in the kitchen, but the
selection of finishes from antique copper to oil rub
bronze capture an authentic vintage look.
“Creating ambience in the kitchen is all about the
details, so homeowners shouldn’t underestimate the
impact of a unique finish,” Pratt says. “Stainless
steel has led the way in popularity for metal
finished kitchen appliances and accessories, but if
you’re going for vintage style, you can now rely on
a range of aged or distressed finishes to complete
your look.”
Coordinating metal finishes is one of the easiest
ways to create a professionally designed look in
your kitchen. Oil rub, black and other types of
subdued metal finishes are appearing on faucets,
lighting, cabinet knobs and other trim and hardware
elements for the kitchen, offering a simple way to
create a period-inspired look. As you work to put a
vintage stamp on your kitchen, try these simple tips
to help accentuate your décor:
* Start by selecting fixtures with a vintage style
in an antique finish to set the tone for your
design. For example, a farmhouse-style sink with a
wall-mounted kitchen faucet in a period style is a
great way to capture a more rustic look of
days-gone-by.
* Don’t stop your new look with the faucet.
Replacing cabinet knobs to match the finish and
styling of your faucets is a simple and inexpensive
way to tie everything together.
* Try a new backsplash tile that features an aged
finish (such as copper glaze) or a distressed
texture to expand your look with an eye-catching
display.
* Consider a wood countertop for your center island.
Apart from offering a more traditional look, it will
provide a food-safe and heat-resistant work surface.
* Makeover your ordinary dishwasher or other
appliances by adding a vintage-inspired door panel.
Dishwasher and refrigerator doors are especially
well suited to “hide” their functionality.
With today’s variety of styles and finishes,
kitchens with a vintage flavor don’t need to
sacrifice function to get all the current features.
Integrating many of these details into your next
kitchen project can help you achieve an inviting
traditional décor that also reflects your personal
tastes.
For more information on the beauty and variety of
kitchen plumbing available from Danze, or for a
Danze retailer nearest you, call (877) 530-3344 or
visit www.danze.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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