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4 Tips For Decorating With Bold Colors

Bold colors can be beautiful, but they can also be overwhelming if not done right. When decorating any room in your home with strong hues, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Here are a few tips to consider before incorporating bold colors into the kitchen, living room, guest room, or bath.

Kitchen

Many of today’s top kitchen trends involve bringing bold color into the heart of the home. From tiny splashes to huge waves, there are many stylish shades to make your kitchen a little or a lot more vibrant.

If a kitchen remodel is in the works, consider adding one big dose of color with your cabinetry. This creates an eye-catching focal point, and let’s you center the room around your favorite hue. When going with a painted finish like blue or green, it is important that the rest of the room remain mostly neutral, with only specks of color that accent your cabinets here and there. It’s up to you to show restraint when decorating a kitchen with colored cabinets — or you could end up drowning in a sea of clashing colors.

Of course, you don’t need colorful cabinets to keep up with kitchen trends. If you prefer white or wood tone cabinetry, pops of bold color could be incorporated in other ways. For example, you could paint your pantry door, install a bright backsplash, accessorize your open shelving, or lay down a runner along your kitchen floor. When opting for small doses of color, it’s important to tell a story with your colors, and make sure each one used is complementary of the other.

Living Room

The modern living room is a place for the family to gather — whether it’s watching TV, playing video games, or just hanging out on the sofa. That means a lot is going on in the living room a lot of the time. Rather then compete with the high energy, quell it by using bold colors that set a mellower mood. Most shades of blue or aqua put people at ease; so let this color conduct some peace and quiet in your home.

Though relaxing, blue is still a bold color, so use it in moderation. For example, pick your favorite shade and paint an accent wall behind your TV room cabinetry. Then, complement it with matching throw pillows, décor, or an area rug.

Bathroom

The bathroom offers plenty of opportunities to incorporate bold colors — even if the space is small. Add your favorite flashy color without drowning the room by incorporating a backsplash, wallpaper, towels, or drapery in an interesting pattern.

In the bathroom, it is more necessary than ever to consider the size of the space you are in, and balance your bold colors appropriately. One trick is to take your chosen hue and imagine it as an ombre rainbow. From your original pick to a lighter shade, play in this family of colors rather than focusing only on your color of choice. This is a more reserved approach to decorating your bathroom with color.

Guest Room

The goal with a guest room is to create a welcoming space that makes your visitors feel like your home is theirs. Usually, keeping things warm and friendly accomplishes that, but if you prefer a more dramatic theme, it’s still possible to decorate with bold colors in a guest bedroom.

When choosing colors, keep it gender neutral. While a surprising color can be impressive when done right, a guest room isn’t the right place to fulfill a fuchsia fantasy or rose gold dream. It’s also important to not overdo the décor. Your visitor shouldn’t feel hesitant to get in bed and mess up your perfect display of seven accent pillows. When adding color, keep in mind that your design should never sacrifice comfort.

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5 Tips For Decorating With White

Whether your decorating style is traditional or modern, white can add a fresh and airy vibe in the home. There are countless options when it comes to this versatile neutral, from the seamless beauty of an all-white bathroom, to the high-contrast drama that comes from pairing white with black in your kitchen remodel.

Some homeowners shy away from white in fear that it is too stark and sterile. But in reality, white can create a beautiful blank canvas that lets your personal style pop. Anything but basic, there are more shades of white than you could possibly imagine. They key when decorating with white is to pick the shade that compliments your home best.

Here are five tips for decorating with white, for inspiration.

Think In Layers

The biggest mistake homeowners make when decorating with white is strictly sticking to one shade. It doesn’t matter if you’re tackling a kitchen remodel or just redecorating a living room — no matter the project, you have to think in layers. Adding subtle variations in shade, such as cream, ivory, and maybe even a hint of beige, helps to add dimension to your space

Getting Warmer

A crisp white room may tend to be cold. If you opt for white walls and furniture, add warmth with hardwood floors. To keep your room light and bright, choose a natural finish, or something with a translucent stain in a white, soft brown or gray tone. Popular options include maple, oak, and hickory.

Add Texture

Including texture in your decorating is a sure-fire way to add visual interest to a white room while still keeping things neutral. Natural elements like linen throw pillows, knit blankets, burlap lampshades, bamboo table runners, canvas curtains, stone or solid surface countertops, or a chunky jute area rug, can all add texture while staying true to your light color scheme.

Wall Treatments
Another way to add texture and visual interest is by installing a decorative wall treatment in white. In a bathroom or kitchen remodel, there is no better choice than a tile backsplash. Options include beautiful Cristezza Club Glass Tile in Bright White, or Water Jet Glass Tile in Ornamental Bright White. Creamy white Shiplap is also an excellent choice for a large, empty wall in a TV room, laundry room, or home office.
Furniture Finds
When it comes to decorating, the furniture you fill your room with is just as important as the paint on your walls. Look for painted bar stools with caned seats, light seagrass chairs, sofas with washable canvas slipcovers, and, of course, white cabinetry! Regardless of the room, white is a timeless choice for cabinetry, but especially true when completing a kitchen remodel.

3 Hacks For A Pet-Friendlier Home

If it feels like you’re living in your dog’s house and not the other way around, it may be time to add some smart storage solutions to your home. Many homeowners initially neglect creating designated destinations for their pet’s belongings, but this approach can quickly cause serious clutter. You may not have predicted the amount of things your pet would need, but now that you know, it’s time to do something about it.

Just like you organize each room based on its function, you’ll want to put in place a set spot for your pet wherever they eat, sleep and bathe.

Separate pet food and human food for easy feedings morning and night.

Most pets have one or two types of food and a few varieties of treats. Rather than have them mixed in with your food in the pantry, create a designated drawer or basket to keep their food and snacks separate from your human food.

But storage solutions aren’t the only issue in the kitchen. When pets eat, it can get messy! To keep food and water spills from dirtying your kitchen floors, place their serving bowls on top of a tray to trap any messes before they spread.

Make bath time more blissful with a designated washing station or portable caddy.

Keeping your pet clean can be a full-time job, which is why many of us choose to drop our fur baby off at the groomer! But if you’re up for the task, the best way to tackle bath time is by having a wash station stocked with all of their shampoos, treatments, and grooming tools. If your laundry room can accommodate a wash station, this is really the best place to build one. Willow Lane Cabinetry can help you design a custom laundry room that includes a wash station for your furry friend, and cabinetry for storage.

If your home doesn’t have the room for a washing station, or your pet prefers to be bathed outdoors, repurposing a shower caddy for a portable grooming station is an easy alternative. Stock it up with all of the necessities so you’re never looking for a nail clipper or brush in the middle of grooming again.

Since they can’t have their own room, set up a nice nook that they’d be happy to call their own.

If your pet has stolen your side of the bed or has been sleeping on top of your shoes, you might want to consider creating a nice little nook for them to rest and relax. From pet beds to caves, there are plenty of comfortable options that your dog or cat would be just as happy to call home. Find a location in the home that they already are drawn to, for example, that sunny spot in the corner of your bedroom or living room. Set up their bed, any pet furniture, and a small bin with their favorite toys. The goal is to provide their own cozy place to go back to when it’s time for bed — or if they just some alone time.

How To Design The Ultimate Kitchen For Spring And Summer Entertaining

If you’re ready to dive into warmer weather with spring flings and summer soirees, you’ll need a kitchen that is prime for entertaining. Being a great host falls short if your kitchen design can’t keep up. Here’s what you’ll want to include in your kitchen remodel if you want a kitchen that can entertain as well as you can.

Create extra space to sit down.

Kitchen islands may be one of the most desired kitchen trends lately, but they aren’t the only way to add some extra seating to your kitchen. It’s more important to keep your floor plan functional, so be mindful of the square footage and other non-negotiable elements. One way to give guests a place to sit down without adding a large island is to simply raise your countertops. This second level separates your countertops to include a breakfast bar. Adding this to your kitchen remodel also creates some privacy for the cook, if you’d prefer your meal prep wasn’t on display.

Keep food and drinks the right temperature with specialty units.

Being able to serve a glass of wine just-slightly-chilled, and have all of your sides perfectly warm, can take a lovely party to the next level. Guests always appreciate the little details, and point-of-service refrigeration and warming drawers can help you achieve that je ne sais quoi. When designing your new kitchen, consider adding these extra units to your design.

Add a side bar.

Give your party more pizzazz by installing a side bar. Guests will gush over the serve-yourself station where they can grab a cocktail without bothering the hosts. And this luxe addition is a breeze to add-on to your kitchen remodel. With Willow Lane Cabinetry’s easy to design bar rom cabinetry, you can customize your bar to be the right size and shape for your home. With our free room design, one of our designers will even help you find just the right look and style of cabinetry to suit your home, with a custom layout, photorealistic renderings and an itemized shopping list.

Count on comfort.

One thing that is often overlooked in a kitchen remodel is comfort. Homeowners spend so much time on the function and aesthetics that they forget to consider something as simple as their own well-being. A key amenity in the kitchen, especially when entertaining, is good flooring. Some materials offer more give than others, making standing for long hours much more endurable. Recent green kitchen trends have also popularized sustainable flooring materials like cork and linoleum. Surprisingly, cork makes great kitchen flooring, as it is waterproof (however, it does require resealing every few years). As far as comfort, cork has a wonderfully soft texture, making it much more enjoyable to walk on than tile. Linoleum is another eco-friendly option that’s resilience and durability make it appropriate for the kitchen. If you have a specific color or style in mind for your flooring, linoleum also offers many options to choose from.

5 Great Tips For A More Organized Garage

The intent of a garage may be to park cars, but we all know they are used for much more. From doubling as a laundry room to serving as a storage unit, the garage can wear many hats in the home.

While utilizing the extra space to serve your needs is often necessary, leaving the garage in a constant state of disarray is not. Here, we’ll share five tips and storage solutions for a more organized garage.

Stop thinking of the laundry room as just “part of the garage,” and give it its own designated nook.

When a single space serves more than one purpose, it’s important to create clear divides. If you have a garage laundry room, you can do that by adding some laundry room cabinetry.

Not only will this laundry room cabinetry help create more division between your “laundry room” and “garage,” but it will also serve as additional storage solutions. You’ll now have a designated place for your detergent, dryer sheets, iron, clothespins, and any other laundry-related odds and ends.

Décor can also help you create division. Paint the section of the wall behind your washer and dryer a different color than the rest of the garage, and put a matching indoor/outdoor area rug in front of your appliances. These little touches will remind you to keep your laundry room out of your garage and your garage out of your laundry room.

Hang your tools up rather than lean them against the wall.

It’s likely you have a plethora of tools to keep your driveway and front lawn in pristine shape. You also probably prefer to have that broom, rake, and shovel in arm’s reach. But rather than rest these tools against the wall or pile them up in the corner, install an easy tool rail to hang them on.

Building a simple DIY rack with hooks can create an easy, organized option for storing your lawn and gardening tools. Pegboard can also be installed on walls for hanging smaller tools.

Let open shelving solve the mystery of missing things.

We’re all guilty of purchasing those oversized garage totes to store everything, from holiday decorations to old photo albums, and stacking them in the attic. They may be great for a quick pickup, but they’re pretty terrible storage solutions.

When it finally comes time to decorate, or you get that yearning to flip through old pictures, you have to get them down, and sort through at least three bins before you find what you’re looking for.

A more organized solution is keeping clear bins on open shelves in the garage, so that you can literally see through the clutter. You won’t have to do any heavy lifting either, looking from one bin to the next.

Assign children their own locker for sports equipment.

If your children play sports, your garage may feel like a locker room already. Assigning each child their own locker to keep cleats, uniforms, and other gear is one of the best storage solutions, because it will encourage them to put their things away at the end of each day — rather than drop it on the garage floor.

Put a makeshift mudroom near your door.

Not all homes have a mudroom, and the garage can become the place to leave muddy rain boots and wet coats. Prepare for the inevitable by setting up a shoe and coat rack near the door to your home, and make it the first stop before heading inside.

5 Fresh And Delightful Cocktails For Spring

Having a wet bar is one of those unique kitchen trends we all can celebrate. After all, who wouldn’t want a kitchen designed for entertaining? So give the neighbors a call, fire up the grill, and let’s get social! Spring is the perfect time to host a casual get-together with friends. Here are five delightful spring cocktails to get the party started, with fresh ingredients like garden herbs and seasonal fruit.

Mint Julep: A Mint Julep is the quintessential spring cocktail for sipping out on the porch. If you’ve planted herbs this spring, you’re in luck! You can find several recipes online, but we like this one from Food Network star, Alton Brown. Muddle up 10 mint leaves with 1 ½ teaspoons of fine sugar. Pour in 1 and ½ ounces of Kentucky Bourbon. Add ice and top your glass off with seltzer water. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Mojito: Another cocktail starring mint, the Mojito is easy to make and easy to love. All you need is sugar, lime, and mint, plus some light rum and seltzer water. Muddle your mint and sugar, then add the rum and seltzer, and serve over ice. For a complete recipe from Real Simple, click here. For a large party, whip up a big batch ahead of time (minus the mint – add that as your guests arrive), and serve in pitchers.

Mango Mojito: This recipe from Martha Stewart adds a fruity twist to the traditional Mojito described above. For entertaining, you can make the base the night before, and pulse or muddle the fresh mint before serving. You’ll need a blender to puree 4 cups of chopped fresh mango with sugar, rum and lime juice. Again, top with seltzer water for added fizz.

Strawberry Peach Sangria: This creative cocktail comes from Bon Appétit, and features a plethora of fresh fruit favorites in addition to spring strawberries and peaches. Ingredients also include white wine, peach liquor, lemons, oranges, and strawberry syrup. Strawberry syrup can be found at most supermarkets, or make your own by sautéing frozen strawberries with equal parts water and sugar (until sweet to taste), and pureeing with a hand blender. For the Strawberry Peach Sangria recipe, click here.

Carrot Cooler: This cooler recipe from Coastal Living will brighten up any spring fling. Light and refreshing, it has a lovely orange hue, thanks to freshly pressed carrot and orange juice. You’ll also need some limes, ginger ale, tequila and a pinch of turmeric. Click here for the full recipe. If you don’t have a juicer, there are several brands gracing grocery stores shelves, as naturally sweet carrot juice is growing in popularity.

Kitchen trends come and go, but everyone loves a kitchen designed for entertaining — and they always will. If you dream of having your own wet bar in the kitchen, contact the designers at Willow Lane Cabinetry, and check out our vast selection of beautiful bar room cabinetry.

5 Home Decorating Trends For Spring And Summer 2018

Some trends are fleeting, like last year’s metallic madness, and others linger for ages, like grey paint. This year’s home and kitchen trends celebrate nature with rich colors, earthy elements, and homemade additions.

Take a look at the five trends we expect to see dominating this spring and summer.

Tropical And Botanical Prints

We watched nautical win theme of the year as it appeared in more and more bathrooms than we could count. Now, we’re seeing the stripes and anchors disperse as tropical and botanical prints steal the show.

From palm patterns to pineapples galore, this warm-weather theme is best balanced with chic elements, like gold hardware and all white furniture, to create the ultimate escape that’s not overdone.

While this trend is winning in bathrooms, it’s also one of the kitchen trends we can’t get enough of. Tropical and botanical prints are also popping up on plates and window treatments, bringing a splash of the tropics into the heart of the home.

Shaker Cabinetry

We are pleased to welcome the fresh and classic look of Shaker Cabinetry in all homes this year. Shaker cabinets are one of those kitchen trends that have been able to stand the test of time, and this year they are standing stronger than ever.

Offering a clean, simplistic style that still demands attention, Shaker Cabinetry is a timeless choice that complements both traditional and modern designs.

Vibrant Paint Colors

While neutrals like grey are still thriving, we are predicting that color takes the lead for paint colors this year. 2018’s Pantone Color of the Year is Ultra Violet and a good indication that we are leaning towards lively, vibrant shades for now.

Rich hues like violet, navy and emerald green are going to be the paint colors of choice, and can look gorgeous in any room. Dive into deep shades and give your walls a coat of excitement.

From The World, With Love

Inspiration from lands near and far are being brought home this year. From the furniture we sit on to the carpets we walk on, adding some international flair to your home design is trending up.

Follow the well-traveled path by importing some beauty into your home design or décor. Not sure where to start? Take inspiration from your own travels or feature a culture you’ve loved from a distance. While you don’t have to have a personal connection to incorporate global-inspired elements in your home, having a story behind a piece of furniture or décor is always alluring.

Outdoor Voices

Earthy interiors are connecting us with nature, even behind closed doors. We’re seeing a greater preference towards houseplants on our countertops, and indoor vines draping our shelves. This ode to the outdoors can come in many different forms, like homemade ceramics for serving dinner, natural stone countertops, or terracotta tiles.

The important thing to remember with any trend is it is yours to make your own. Adding new elements to your home can be exciting and refreshing when planned right and executed properly. Will you be trying one of these 2018 trends come spring or summer?

5 Tips For Designing A Better, More Functional Kitchen

In the movies, chefs glide seamlessly through the kitchen like ballerinas on a stage. But in your home, it may feel more like football practice — dodging left; ducking right and hoping you don’t drop the ball (or casserole) in between. While it’s easy to feel like you’re just “not good in the kitchen,” you may be less to blame than you think. In fact, successfully cooking at home is mostly dependent on the functionality of your kitchen. Let’s take a look at how a kitchen remodel could even the playing field and give you that home team advantage.

Design Bigger Walkways

You need space to shine in the kitchen, so how much is the right amount? The right size of the cooking zone depends on how many chefs live under your roof. If you usually cook solo, you’ll want your cooking zone to be at least 42” wide. If you have a sous chef, expand that to 48”. Keep this in mind when designing the layout for your kitchen remodel. A tight cooking zone makes cooking uncomfortable and less functional.

Organize Your Cabinets And Pantry Based On Your Layout

When thinking about which kitchen cabinets should go where and what you should store in them, think about how you naturally use the kitchen. For example, if you keep cereal in your pantry, it would be natural to have the nearest cabinets storing your cereal bowls. By eliminating “extra steps,” you will start to feel like a pro when navigating the kitchen.

Covet Your Countertops

One of the biggest complaints when cooking is not having enough countertop space, so definitely don’t skimp in this area. In fact, if you think you need more countertop space than the average cook, consider installing a kitchen island. This addition will give you more prep space and increase your storage capabilities at the same time. Islands are not bad to look at either, adding an interesting element to your kitchen design.

More Is More

A double oven, a mini refrigerator in your wet bar, or a second microwave can really make all of the difference. Have you ever had a holiday dinner where you were juggling to heat up multiple dishes at the same time? Or hosting game day and couldn’t get drinks cold fast enough? If your current kitchen is lacking, consider adding some extra appliances to your kitchen remodel.

Design For Your Family

Kitchen designs aren’t one size fits all, so when figuring out the blueprint for your new kitchen, keep your family in mind. For example, if you have young children that like to help themselves to breakfast or snacks after school, you will want to be sure what they need is in arm’s reach. This might mean a more expansive pantry, or installing your microwave a few inches lower. These kind of little details can make a huge difference in the functionality of your kitchen. When mapping out your new kitchen, make sure you are thinking about your everyday needs as much as your wants.

6 Genius Tips That Help Keep Dust Under Control

Want to stop dust in its tracks? You can, with these time saving tricks for keeping your home fresh and dust-free! Start with simple storage solutions that keep those dusting tools within reach, and utilize these genius tips that help keep dust under control.

Tool Time
When it comes to dusting floors and baseboards, essential tools include a broom and/or vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment. For more intricate, specific areas like blinds, ceiling fans, or lamps, you may want to consider a feathered brush or microfiber cloth. Don’t be afraid to try new things to find out what works best for you, and the unique fixtures in your home.

Always Within Reach
Put those storage solutions to good use! Take stock of your cleaning supplies to see what you already have and what you need. For light, daily dusting and quick touch-ups, be sure to keep a dust cloth on hand and accessible in each room of the home — whether it’s the TV room, home office, bathroom, kitchen, or lint-generating laundry room.

One Room At A Time

For a thorough and efficient cleaning, start at one corner or room of the house and work around the perimeter before moving on to the next area. Choose a starting point, and continue in one direction. You’ll complete a full circle and eventually end up back where you started. This will help you keep rack what you’ve already dusted, so you aren’t cleaning things twice and taking up more time. This hack can easily be applied to a single area or the entire house.

Always Dust First
Although you may be inclined to dust last, as the final touch to a freshly cleaned home, reverse your cleaning steps and always dust first. Despite your best efforts, you can’t defy gravity, and dust will always drift downwards to the floors or surfaces below. Skip that extra step of having to clean your floors or vacuum again after dusting by getting it gone from the get-go.

Work Vertically
Begin dusting from the highest point or part of the room, and then work your way down. As we established before, once gravity kicks in, the dust will move downwards. Continue to work vertically to eliminate dust as it drifts down. This technique will definitely come in handy, and and should cut your cleaning time significantly. The law of gravity is your friend and you should use it to your advantage.

Handy Dusting Hacks

The ultimate dusting hack for blinds is to use a pair of tongs covered with a microfiber cloth. This method collects the dust better, while cleaning both the top and bottom of the blind with one swipe.
Swap store-bought sheets for flannel rags. They are cost-efficient, environmentally friendly, washable, reusable, and require little time to make.
Clean lamp shades with a quick swipe of a lint roller.
Got extra dryer sheets? Use them for baseboards to help collect dirt.
No need to spend money on special cleaners for your keyboard when a paintbrush will do nicely.
Ceiling exhaust fans or vents can be dust-free by using canned air. The pressure repels the dust away.
Secure a pillowcase to a broom to make your ceiling and crown moldings look like new.

Dust your troubles away and reducing your cleaning time with these helpful tricks. When you think outside the box and stay one step ahead, it’s easy to keep your home spotless, sparkling and dust-free!

The Benefits Of Working With An Expert Room Designer

When taking on a big remodeling project in your home, wouldn’t be nice to have one-on-one design assistance every step of the way? We think so.

At Willow Lane Cabinetry, we offer a free room design service that is second to none. Our expert designers will walk you through your custom transformation, with a layout design that is both beautiful and functional, and a photorealistic 3D rendering to help you envision your new space. We also work with your unique budget to create an itemized list of what you will need and what it will cost. And in case you missed it, let us say it again — this service is free all our customers. Need we say more?

If you still need convincing, here are a few more benefits of working with an expert room designer.

Bringing Your Room To Life

Whether you’re choosing cabinets for a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, home office, home bar, entertainment room, or all of the above, a home project is always a large undertaking — both physically and financially. Naturally, you want to do it right the first time, and get the biggest bang for your buck. Working with an expert designer can help save you money, and take the guesswork out of your room remodel.

Focusing On Quality And Value

The secret to getting that magazine-quality look is just a few clicks away, and you don’t have to spend a fortune. By shopping online with Willow Lane Cabinetry, you will get high quality products at a fraction of the cost of big box stores. Our cabinets are custom made to order, and no detail is too small. Working with an expert designer can help you choose the perfect cabinets to compliment your home and maximize your space, plus accessories like backsplash tile, hardware, countertops, kitchen sinks, and hoods, to complete the look.

Knowing That Beauty Is In The Details

Our cabinets are set apart from the rest with solid maple doorframes, all plywood boxes, and I-beam construction. A beautiful, full overlay design encompasses every cabinet, while standard features include solid hardwood, dovetailed drawer boxes with under mount, soft close, full extension glides. But that is just the beginning. Working with an expert designer can help you personalize your space with customized touches.

Having Options

When choosing cabinets, it’s nice to have options. At Willow Lane Cabinetry, you’ll find the perfect cabinets to suit your own unique style — from Shaker and raised panel, to recessed panel and slab, in a variety of durable and beautiful finishes. Once you settle on your cabinetry, an expert designer can help guide you in adding personalized touches like glass doors, decorative molding, or a built-in wine rack.