Asian Transitions Kitchen

Balance is a key theme in Eastern society. Everyone has seen or heard of the yin and yang symbols, so prevalent in Asian culture. They represent the perfect blend of the positive and negative. Opposites can and are complementary. In the best situation, both must be equally utilized. To have one overpower the other is unwanted and unlucky. This balance is sought out in all areas of life, and interior design is no exception. Dark must be contrasted with light. Hard should be played against soft. Rough surfaces countered with smooth edges.

Asian Transitions kitchen offered by Today’s Kitchen is a perfectly balanced room design. A perfect blend of light and dark woods and stains create a yin and yang element within your modern kitchen. The muted colors and pale woods, such as Alder and Beech, combine to produce a calm, relaxing atmosphere. This style is very different from the American counterparts, which are infused with brilliant colors and a lively theme. Functional and spacious, the Asian Transitions contemporary kitchen with its handcrafted attention to detail is obviously a Wm Ohs kitchens and custom cabinets design.

This kitchen offered by Today’s Kitchen will provide you with the happiness and calm that you’ve been seeking in a kitchen. If your days are hectic, Asian Transitions will help create a calm that slows life down and evens out the bumps. The functional design makes it simple – almost intuitive – to put everything in its place, so that it is easy to reach and right where you need it to be. Pots, pans, spices, glasses, all seem to have the perfect location within your kitchen. Your happiness will be complete in a place of utter balance and complete calm.

Resources:

http://www.myspacedesigners.com/asian-design.php

http://www.absolutelyfengshui.com/fengshui/feng-shui-yin-yang.php

American Transitions Kitchen

The American Transitions kitchen offered by Today’s Kitchens utilizes the best of both traditional elements and modern forms to create a comfortable, functional contemporary kitchen. The beautiful wooden cabinets with simple clean lines are complimented with the polished, metallic handles. The weathered stone tiles create a striking backdrop that lends itself to an aged, classic design. However, the modern layout and use of stainless steel, high-end appliances combine with the traditional elements for a unique room that is the epitome of a contemporary kitchen.

Mixing old and new styles is not a novel concept. Sometimes called transitional decorating, the idea of meshing contemporary furniture with antiques is a chic interior design method. With a focus on the environment and green initiatives, the notion of reusing older pieces is definitely beneficial. Refurbishing your parents’ vintage love seat with a modern fabric design or refinishing a dining room table will not only reuse and recycle older pieces, it will also develop a contemporary theme within your home.

With the current economic conditions, many Americans are seeking ways to stretch their dollar while still achieving a beautiful design for each room. Some families are finding it difficult to buy an entire living room set, but can splurge on that luxurious sofa. Then they are able to use the money they saved to reupholster their old love seat and chair to match. Restoring older pieces – from furniture to accents – is an effective method of redecorating your home while staying within your budget.

Wm Ohs kitchens and custom cabinets utilize this revolutionary design technique in the American Transitions design, which combines traditional principles with modern forms. With wider cabinets and dramatic proportions, this kitchen is inviting and comforting as well as sophisticated and chic.

Resources:

http://www.yell.com/home-interiors/blog/mix-old-with-new-for-a-fresh-look/