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5 Trendy Home Decorating Patterns To Try This Fall

From easy additions like a kitchen window treatment to more permanent changes like new backsplash tile, there are plenty of ways to incorporate trendy patterns into your home this fall. Find the perfect pattern for your favorite place, and try decorating your space with one of these popular arrangements.

Buffalo Plaid

This classic check pattern has become a staple in holiday décor — but it has come a long way from its country roots. We’re now seeing buffalo plaid in a variety of shades and applications. You can decorate with this fall favorite in so many colors and creative ways. From your standard kitchen window treatment to an upholstered ottoman in the TV room, try a touch of buffalo plaid in your home this season. And don’t be afraid to forego tradition for a vibrant variation of this large check pattern. Color is king when making an old tradition new.

Herringbone

It’s incredible what a simple rectangular shape can create. Herringbone is a truly intricate pattern that is born from such an uncomplicated tile. But its effortless beauty is what makes it so intriguing. Particularly when it is in a natural form like marble, as seen with the Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Pattern. The iconic gray swirls and veins dance around the soft white background of these tiles and create a spectacular shade variance throughout the pattern. Because they can be used for a variety of applications, you can choose this herringbone tile for your floors, countertops, backsplashes, and other design features.

Hexagon

Hexagon tiles create an interesting honeycomb pattern like seen with the Carrara White Hexagon Polished Tile. This backsplash tile looks amazing in both kitchens and bathrooms. Because of its unique style, it also creates an interesting accent in the shower or around the bathtub. Despite the beautiful and unique pattern hexagon tile creates, this style is still quite classic. If you’re hesitant to dive into the pattern trend fully, this is a great place to start — especially with a timeless neutral like white marble.

Shiplap

Texture is a subtle way to add a pattern to your home without all the bells and whistles, and shiplap is becoming the favorite way to do just that. Apply shiplap planks to a wall or a ceiling to boost interest to your interior. Even though this horizonal striped element is more common for a rustic theme, its popularity has allowed it to cross conventional standards and even debut in contemporary homes.

Floral and foliage

Patterns aren’t limited to the shapes designed of backsplash tile or the arrangement of wood planks. Many homeowners are opting to make a statement with a bold floral or foliage pattern. Entire rooms are being draped in this architectural ornament with plant inspired wallpaper applied from floor to ceiling. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to mix things up, why not swing into the wild side this fall. With some statement floral or foliage in your home, you’ll not only be on trend, but also carrying a little bit of summer with you into fall.

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How to Mix Open Shelving with Your Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchens that feature a combination of open shelving and closed cabinets are becoming increasingly popular. If you don’t like the idea of hiding all of your kitchen items behind closed doors or having to clutter your counters, then mixing open shelving with your kitchen cabinets may be the perfect design solution for you.

Not only does this mix add a fresh look, providing some open spaces and additional areas to display your unique style, but it’s also practical for storage and creating additional space.

Open Shelving Kitchen Ideas

Would you love to use open shelving in your kitchen but aren’t sure how to best incorporate them with your cabinets so that your kitchen has a uniform, polished look? Check out the open shelving kitchen ideas below to inspire your creativity.

1. Add Shelving in Select Spaces

To incorporate some shelves, you can remove some upper cabinets and replace them with shelves. Shelves are also great to place in otherwise hard-to-reach areas, making them more accessible.

You can also install an open shelf across a window. This will enable you to create additional storage space without having to give up the coveted natural light that comes through the window.

2. Place Items You Use Daily on Open Shelves

Keeping items you use frequently on open shelves provides easy access to them when you need them and also makes it easy for guests to grab what they need without having to search through cabinets.

For example, bowls, plates and mugs are ideal for storing on shelves, while items that aren’t used often, such as vases, can be kept in cabinets or on the tops of cabinets.

3. Mix in Decor Items on Your Shelves

Have fun mixing in some of your favorite objects on your open shelves as well. Display cherished accessories, art and framed photos to add some personality and color to your kitchen’s overall design.

4. Match Shelves to Your Kitchen Cabinets

Matching shelves to your kitchen cabinets provides a cohesive and uncluttered look. For example, if you have all white kitchen cabinets, you can choose to go with all white shelves and if you have slate grey cabinets (as pictured above), slate grey shelving provides a rich look.

However, if you want to add in pops of color in an elegant way, you can go with colored shelves that complement your cabinets and seamlessly blend in with the rest of your kitchen decor. Or, stick with one color for both cabinets and shelves, and be deliberate about displaying colorful items on your shelves. For example, colorful mugs, bowls and accessories will add beauty, color and personality to your kitchen in a subtle way.

5. Add Fun Design Elements

Open shelves provide the opportunity to add interesting design elements to a space. For example, you can paint the wall or use decorative wallpaper behind the shelves to add color or incorporate a fun pattern. You might also want to accessorize the shelves with different types of brackets and hanging systems to blend in other design elements.

The combination of open shelves and cabinets is ideal for kitchens but also works beautifully in other spaces, particularly mud rooms and bathrooms! If you need help designing a mix of open shelving and cabinets in your kitchen or another area of your home, use our free online room design tool to get started creating a modern, functional space with storage solutions that work best for you.

Trends in Natural Wood Cabinets

There’s something to be said for beautifully crafted natural wood cabinets left in their original (or close to it) state. Whether you’re thinking country kitchen, beachside cottage, New England rustic farmhouse or urban city chic, set your home apart with natural wood cabinets. From showcasing a kitchen island to enveloping an entire room, the following trends in natural wood cabinets are sure to make you swoon.

Country Kitchen Natural Wood Cabinets

One of the most eye-catching ideas homeowners love is to renovate your kitchen space with minimalist, unpainted and unfinished natural wood cabinets. Wood cabinets not only add natural warmth to kitchens of every size and style, but they also add a natural and cozy aesthetic to the busiest room in the house. Choose from dark, medium, and light wood kitchen cabinets made from oak, walnut, fir, cherry wood and more. Slab-front, full-overlay natural cabinet doors can give a fresh and clean look to your space.

Beachside Cottage Natural Wood Cabinets

Bathed in calming neutrals, your beachside cottage will spring to life and make a statement with natural wood cabinets. Selecting a neutral color for your cottage’s kitchen cabinetry will soften your space. For that extra beachside feel, create an airy kitchen with a combination of natural wood and white décor to give your room a contemporary yet cozy feel. Woods to consider can include white oak, pecky cypress, maple, ash and reclaimed wood, Another thought… Shaker-style cabinets!

Get more chic ideas for a coastal interior!

New England Rustic Farmhouse Natural Wood Cabinets

Unpretentious, functional, straightforward and down-home cozy. Who doesn’t love a farmhouse kitchen? If it’s time for a renovation and you’re thinking about adding a little cozy farmhouse style to your space, a fun idea to incorporate is natural wood cabinets with a classic white farmhouse sink and natural wood butcher block countertops. Talk about New England rustic! Choose from red oak, poplar, maple, mahogany – or even plywood! Add in a little handcrafted, rustic décor to really go for it!

Urban City Chic Natural Wood Cabinets

There’s no denying that urban city chic style is hot and trendy. From loft apartments to two-story penthouses, city chic is in and just about everyone loves it. When it comes to kitchen design, so many ideas come to mind. One idea – custom cerused oak cabinets surrounded by lots of natural light will bring warmth to your kitchen space – no matter how big or small. Other wood choices we love to see include white ash, bleached mahogany, reclaimed wood and plywood. It’s amazing what you can do with plywood!

From Spare Room to Walk-in Closet and How to Do It on a Budget

Do you need more closet space in your home? If you have a spare room that doesn’t get much use and isn’t serving a purpose, this is the perfect place to create a walk-in closet and give yourself the additional space you need.

Check out our tips below to get some ideas about how to convert a spare room into a walk-in closet on a budget.

Assess the Space

Before anything else, you’ll need to start by assessing your space. Measure your spare room and then gather all of the belongings that you’ll be putting in your new walk-in closet. When you see all of the clothes, shoes and accessories, you can get an idea of the type of cabinets, shelving and/or racks to buy.

With the list of items to store and ways to store them, you can then go about figuring out the best design and layout based on the amount of space you have available.

DIY Design Options

One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to convert a spare room into a functional walk-in closet is by lining the walls with clothing racks on wheels and with free-standing wire shelving units. This is a great option if you want a purely practical space and don’t care about the aesthetics. Of course, to add more style and personality, you can also incorporate colored or patterned bins and baskets for storing smaller items.

Another DIY budget option is to use a couple of large bureaus (scour flea markets or thrift shops to get unique ones at a good price) for storing clothes and other items that don’t need to be hung. You can use the tops of the bureaus for arranging accessories and displaying jewelry trays.

To have your walk-in closet double as a dressing room, be sure to incorporate a bench, small sofa or an armchair into the design, as well as a full-length mirror.

Consider Investing in a System

If you have more room in your budget, don’t want to DIY, want to ensure your space is maximized and/or want a more finished, cohesive look to your walk-in closet, look into having a professionally customized system installed.

There are a wide variety of options available; some are free-standing, others are anchored to the walls and you can also choose to mix shelves and custom cabinetry. Get started with a free online room design from our experts and see how to create a walk-in closet with high-quality products at reasonable prices.
Transforming a spare room into a walk-in closet is a perfect way to create a purposeful space and improve the overall organization of your home – and you’ll love the peace of mind that comes from minimizing the clutter in your environment!

Retro Feels: Kitchen and Cabinet Trends Through the Years

Kitchen styles have had some drastic changes over the last hundred years, from wallpaper to wood to stainless steel and much more. Each decade, kitchens had their own distinct look and feel, which was largely driven by socioeconomic factors of the time.

Since we love kitchens and cabinetry here at Willow Lane, we thought it would be interesting to take a trip down “kitchen memory lane.” Here’s a fun look at kitchen trends, including different cabinet styles, throughout the past several decades.

The 1920s

Ever heard of the Hoosier cabinet? This one-stop cooking station is what existed before built-in cabinets came into play. It was a freestanding cabinet that had blind-corner pullouts and contained a ton of useful items: metal-lined flour bins, a sifter, built-in spice racks, Tupperware organizers, a calendar, cookbook holders, a grocery list, and even nutritional charts!

This cabinet was all about efficiency and helped people be organized in the kitchen and put meals together more quickly.

The 1930s

This decade was in the heart of the Great Depression, so kitchens were simple and primarily focused on functionality. Built-in cabinets stood above stretches of countertop.

Like many of today’s kitchens, stoves and sinks were integrated into the countertops.

The 1940s

With World War II marking the start of the 1940s, many Americans decorated their kitchens with as much red, white and blue as they could to show their patriotism.

In addition to kitchens displaying colors of the American flag, metal cabinets were popular during this decade.

The 1950s

With the ending of WWII, homeowners began to feel uplifted and wanted their kitchen décor to reflect this. Above all else, kitchens during this decade were bright and colorful.

There were, according to Sears Modern Homes, plenty of “turquoise refrigerators, canary yellow cabinets, stainless steel countertops and pink built-in ranges.”

The 1960s

The 1960s was all about showing love and kindness for others and kitchens were built for entertaining. With people also big on expressing their individual style during this decade, they used their kitchens as one way to do this.

Metal cabinets were out, and wood cabinetry was in – along with shag rugs (yes, this was a thing in the kitchen!).

The 1970s

During the 1970s, kitchens took on earthy tones. Think browns, golds, yellows, and even avocado tones. Wood was also extremely popular and was showcased with wood accents, wood trim and dark wood cabinets.

The 1980s

Kitchens in the 1980s had a cleaner and well-furnished look. Many kitchens (and dining areas) featured designs with curved edges, geometric patterns, or big florals.

Neutral tones were popular, with beige being a favorite color. Accent colors included mauve, teal or blue and cabinets were often wood-toned.

The 1990s

1990s kitchens exhibited a more country-looking, simple style, which was a big change from the colorful, flashier kitchens that came before them. Kitchens typically featured light oak cabinetry, white tile or vinyl flooring, white appliances and simple accents.

The 2000s

In the 2000s, the kitchen became a focal point in home design, and prep stations and kitchen islands increased in popularity. This is also when open concept kitchens took off to meet the demand for kitchens to serve as a primary spot for entertaining.

The country feel of the 90s was put aside for a sleeker look, which included stainless steel appliances, dark cherry cabinets and granite countertops.

The 2010s

Kitchens in the current decade exhibit a natural vibe, often mixing contemporary and traditional styles. Open-concept kitchens are still in demand.

Wood and wood-look floors, subway tiles, farmhouse kitchen sinks and two-tone colored cabinets are popular.

How’s that for changes in kitchen trends over the past century? It’s always intriguing to see what was popular at different times in history and compare it to what our own kitchens look like today!

Choose the Right Features for Your Custom Kitchen Cabinet

Cabinetry is an essential part of your kitchen. With the variety of design options, features and materials now available, it’s easy to build custom kitchen cabinets that are highly functional, aesthetically pleasing and tailored to your style and needs.

Below are a few popular features to consider including when designing your custom kitchen cabinets.

Corner Cabinets with Lazy Susan Turntables

The corner area where two cabinet ends meet often creates an ineffective space that’s inconvenient to use and access. Avoid this hassle by installing corner cabinets with Lazy Susan turntables. You’ll be so glad you did when you can easily access items and get better use out of this space.

Filler Pullout Organizers

If your kitchen has one or more extra-narrow spaces, you can make use of the space by getting a filler pullout organizer. This will create a mini pullout pantry, turning what was once an awkward, unusable space into a practical one that you’ll use every day.

Self-Closing Doors and Drawers

Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers close gently and quietly with only a simple, quick push. If you have cabinets that you have to shove to get closed and that make a loud bang every time they’re closed, you’ll want to look into this option.

Special Purpose Drawers

Cabinet drawers are designed for so many different purposes that it’s easy to find a drawer that was especially created for something you need. For example, if you don’t like to keep your microwave on your countertop or above your stove, you can have an under-the-cabinet microwave drawer installed.

Pullout waste containers store your garbage container in your cabinets, rather than on your floor. This saves valuable floor space, keeps the kitchen less cluttered and keeps your garbage concealed, which is a huge bonus!

Drawer Dividers

Internal drawer dividers, such as a cutlery tray or a spice tray, are lifesavers! They are a simple and inexpensive way to get items in your kitchen drawers organized—and easily keep them that way.

Utility Cabinets

Full height utility cabinets are ideal for storing away mops and brooms in a neat, organized way without taking away from the aesthetics of your kitchen. Plus, since they’ll be within arm’s reach always, it will be super easy to do quick kitchen clean ups whenever you need.

You’ll notice that many of the above features, such as drawer dividers and Lazy Susans, work to increase storage and create an accessible kitchen design. When designing your custom kitchen cabinets, select the features that most appeal to you, that you most need and that you’ll get the most use out of, and you’ll end up with functional, stylish cabinets that you’ll love for years to come.

Kitchen Design Tips – Can You Style White Cabinets with White Appliances?

White has been a kitchen design staple for many decades and continues to draw people in with its crisp, clean look. If you’re one of the many people who’ve fallen head over heels with white kitchens, you’re probably asking one of the most popular questions that are asked when it comes to this kitchen color: Can you style white cabinets with white appliances?

The answer is, as with many things, it depends. There are pros and cons to designing a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances, so we’ll take a look at both sides. Once you’re equipped with knowledge about the potential benefits and downfalls of this look, you’ll be able to make the decision that best meets your personal style preferences and that’s most suitable for your home.

Pros and Cons to Combining White Cabinets with White Appliances

White cabinets create a unified, clean look, whether styled with white countertops and appliances or with other colors incorporated into the overall design.

When white cabinets are paired with white appliances, there are many positive results, including creating:

A Timeless, Classic Look – With the right styling, white cabinets and white appliances create a timeless look in a variety of homes, from modern and country style homes to cottage and vintage ones.
A Brighter, More Spacious Looking Kitchen – White naturally makes a space feel lighter, brighter and more spacious and, when you use white cabinets with white appliances, they will appear to blend or flow into one another with no distinct lines. This is an especially fantastic styling choice for small kitchens or kitchens that don’t get a lot of natural light.
Versatility – White goes with anything, which gives you a lot more options with tiles and décor choices than most other colors offer. It’s also an ideal backdrop for other light neutrals, as well as splashes of bolder colors.

Some negative aspects of an all-white look in the kitchen include:

Shows Aging More Quickly – No matter what type of material, white tends to show its age more quickly, with signs of wear and tear being more visible on white than it is on other colors.
Needs Regular Maintenance – A white kitchen needs regular maintenance since white shows dirt easily and, as mentioned above, shows signs of aging more than other colors. White cabinets also quickly reveal smudges, scratches and splashes from cooking.
Can Be Plain and Cold – Too much white can appear plain, unexciting and even a bit cold. While plenty of people absolutely love this look, it may not work for you if you’re set on creating a warm, welcoming and cozy kitchen. If you love an all-white look but want to add some warmth, consider adding timber flooring or furniture—incorporating plants and flowers in your décor can also help.

Other Appliance Colors to Consider with White Cabinets

If you have white cabinets or are planning to get white cabinets but aren’t sold on white appliances, there are plenty of other appliance color options that will look beautiful. Subtle colors such as off white, taupe, gray and black all work well against white cabinets, as do bolder, fun colors like turquoise, sage, yellow and red.

How to Know When it’s Time for New Kitchen Cabinets

Wondering if you can still get by with your existing kitchen cabinets or if it’s time to say goodbye and replace them? While it’s normal for cabinets to eventually lose their luster and start showing signs of wear and tear, it’s important to know the surefire signs that signal a replacement may be necessary.

Below are the top 3 signs that you need new cabinets and, perhaps surprisingly, only the first one has to do with the physical integrity of the cabinets.

#1: Damage or Compromised Durability

If your cabinets are broken beyond repair, for example, with large cracks or dents, it’s probably time to replace them. Additionally, cabinets with water damage will most likely require replacement. Sometimes water damage can be fixed, but if your cabinets show the following signs of more serious water damage, it’s advisable to replace them:

Wood has begun to warp
Cabinets don’t open or close properly
Cabinets are bubbling up (whether on the inside, outside or both)
Wood has started to darken or change color
There are signs of mold

#2: Outdated Style

We all know that some kitchen design trends can quickly come and go. Although cabinet styles tend to stay “in” longer, if you’ve had your cabinets for several years, there’s a good chance that they’re not in style anymore.

When researching new cabinets, a classic look similar to that offered by Shaker kitchen cabinets is always a great option. Timeless cabinet designs will serve you well for many years and are extremely versatile, complementing a wide array of kitchen décor and design schemes.

#3: Inefficient Functionality

Even if your cabinets are in decent shape and are still in style, if the overall function doesn’t work for you and the layout isn’t efficient, you have a great reason to consider new cabinets.

Too much time is spent in the kitchen to suffer with a frustrating cabinet layout that isn’t conducive to performing kitchen tasks as easily and efficiently as possible. You’ll also want to have cabinets that are designed to optimize storage, which will save you precious time (and your sanity) on a daily basis.

Work with one of our professional kitchen designers to discuss your needs. We’d love to create a free online customized kitchen design that matches your vision for your ideal kitchen cabinets!