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Kitchen Color and Texture

Colors make a big difference in terms of filling space. You can arrive at the desired mood and character for your Kitchen. Also, if you want your kitchen to look cheerier, bigger, or smaller the right texture is key. Filling in the right hues and developing the right color schemes are essential for the overall kitchen design. Color can help you achieve your design goals, layout and space needs. The darker colors can be used to bring the ceiling down and make the space smaller. On the other hand lighter colors can make the small kitchen look bigger and warmer.

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Like color, textures have a great influence on the kitchen style. For example some products and materials like stainless steel can add texture to the kitchen:

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Material	Effect
Laminate and solid surface	Smooth tactile texture; visual interest from decorative patterns
Stone	Smooth surface with visual interest from granules and patina
Wood	Smooth finishes with visual interest from wood grain: maple offers cleanest, less grainy look; cherry has a little more grain; and oak and pine show the most
Tile	Unglazed offers rough tactile texture, while glazed will be smooth; visual interest comes from patterns and cut
Concrete	Generally smooth to the touch but visual interest from pits and discolorations
Stainless steel	Smooth feel with sleek visual interest
Vinyl and linoleum	Smooth surfaces with visual interest from decorative patterns
Architectural details	Both tactile and visual texture from materials such as pressed metal, plaster, exposed brick and concrete, and exposed beams and rafter

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