January 24, 2011

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Sleek and smooth, slick and glossy, a modern kitchen always looks neat and orderly.
Stainless steel. Modern range hoods. Glass tile accents. Slick high gloss cabinetry. Solid surfaces. Clean, sharp lines. Crisp colors.
No fingerprints… (insert wistful sigh here) maybe someday… Here are a few modern kitchens that are hard to resist:
January 4, 2011

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It seems a lot of my design customers are getting ready to re do their kitchens and bathrooms. Many of them have concerns about mold and mildew from excess moisture and concerns about the durability of the paint itself– the ability to withstand repeated washings.
Durability is very important especially if there are kids who can’t keep the toothpaste in the sink or keep the water off the walls after washing their hands. (I know my kids aren’t the only ones who do this:)
Or if they have their very own Emeril who occasionally gets crazy with the pasta sauce. (My husband + cooking = mess on a nuclear fallout level!!)
Instead of installing a sink in the garage for teeth brushing and hiding all the pots and pans, it may be best to look into a more durable paint finish for these areas.