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Adding A Touch Of Gold To Your Modern Kitchen Design

Today’s dream kitchens feature an eclectic mix of metals and two tone cabinets, with custom details that truly personalize a space. If you are lucky enough to have a kitchen remodel on the horizon, why not follow the rainbow to your very own pot of gold? Adding a trendy touch of gold to your kitchen design is right on point, from stylish fixtures and backsplash tile to cabinet knobs and pulls. Read on for inspiration and to learn more.

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Selecting elegant golden hues for your kitchen cabinet hardware is a simple way to capture the look. When shopping for cabinet knobs and pulls, stylish options include brushed gold, polished brass, satin bronze, and more. Choose a style that best suits your custom cabinets and let your distinct personality shine.

Lighting And Fixtures

Opting for luxurious gold statement lighting and other fixtures adds a unique bit of bling to a modern kitchen design. Gorgeous options include copper finished kitchen sinks and hoods, gold-tone faucets, and sleek metal pendant lights above a kitchen island that add a warm, golden glow.

Backsplash Tile

Dream kitchens always include a stunning backsplash to complement custom cabinets. Golden backsplash tile options include Akaya Copper, Venetian Glass, Aria Bianco porcelain, and textured Adella Viso Calacatta marble with iconic gold and gray veining. Determine which style suits your overall aesthetic and feel free to order a sample.

Countertops

Natural stone countertops, and manufactured materials like engineered quartz and solid surface acrylic, help to complete a modern kitchen design. Golden favorites include Crystalize Quartzite, Octave Acrylic, Santa Cecilia Granite, and our dynamic, high-contrast Depero Granite. Samples are available to see and feel each style in person before you order.

Decor

Decorative accessories afford a wonderful opportunity to add a touch of gold in the kitchen without making a major change. Window treatments in designer fabrics, table linens, area rugs, wall art, gold-plated utensils, and gold metallic stools at the kitchen island are fine examples. You can even swap out plain white dinnerware for a golden hue like Illuminating, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2021.

As you can see, there is a treasure trove of options when it comes to adding a touch of gold in the kitchen. Which one is your favorite?

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5 Essential Features Of A Fabulous New Kitchen in 2021

If a new kitchen is on the top of your 2021 home renovation checklist, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down for highlights on which essential features you’ll want to include in your design if you’re planning a fabulous, high-end kitchen in the new year.

1. Achieve all of your storage goals with custom cabinets.

The possibilities for personalization are practically endless with retailers like Willow Lane Cabinetry offering direct to consumer custom cabinets that you can design and shop online. Pick a style that you like and then get to work with our design team. We will draft a layout that meets all of your needs and will even create photorealistic renderings, so that you can see what your new kitchen will look like in your home. From navigating which wall cabinets are best for your space to helping you pick the perfect inside cabinet accessories, we’re here to bring your new kitchen dreams to life in 2021.

2. Make way for marble — a must in modern kitchen design.

Marble is almost synonymous with a high-end kitchen. Undeniably luxurious and relatively affordable, we are seeing an upward trend when it comes to using marble in modern kitchen design. Its veined patterns and creamy white and gray tones add interest without being overwhelming. Marble is incredibly versatile and can be used for flooring and backsplashes, but when it comes to countertops, opt for Quartzite. This durable, natural material looks like marble without the risk of etching and is heat, scratch, and stain resistant Whether used throughout the kitchen or simply as an accent, be sure to include at least a splash of marble in your new kitchen.

3. Take a trip down the dark side with kitchen cabinet finishes.

While a timeless and beautiful choice, the days when all kitchens had to be bright and white have passed. Many homeowners are showing a preference for richer, darker colors in regards to wall paint and kitchen cabinet finishes. Today, you’ll see more dark options available in cabinetry, from dark blue to gray to espresso. These deep hues can also be added to walls to create a contrast against lighter cabinets, or look to the 2021 top color picks for inspiration.

4. Pave the way for over the top organization and a pantry fit for the stars.

The pantry craze is here to stay, and you’ll want to prioritize this addition when mapping out your new kitchen. What was once just a nice-to-have has become essential in recent years, thanks to our newfound obsession with organization. There are currently over 100k #pantryorganization posts on Instagram alone! But pantries don’t just look nice when properly arranged. They also allow you to keep all of your food goods in one designated spot, freeing up plenty of extra space in your custom cabinets.

5. Give your kitchen some glitz and glamour with gold finishes.

When it comes to kitchen sinks and cabinet hardware, there is a definite shift toward warmth. For a long time, silver seemed to be the go-to when building a new kitchen, but now, there is much more diversity in this category. To achieve this desired look, opt for golden tones like bronze and copper when shopping for light fixtures, kitchen sinks, pulls, and knobs. These materials are on point and also nicely complement darker shades, or consider the trendy two tone look of mixing metals.

4 Fabulous Fall Fruit Cobblers And Crisps

Warm fruit cobblers and crisps are a perfect way to enjoy the bounty of seasonal fall produce.

Unlike a traditional pie, cobblers and crisps feature a crumbled topping (made of oats, sugar and spices), homemade shortcake biscuits, or a cake batter crust.

There’s no need to visit a country bakery or fall festival stand when you can easily make a scrumptious fruit cobbler or crisp at home, with fresh, wholesome ingredients from your kitchen pantry cabinet. If this sounds heavenly to you, here are a few fabulous recipes to try this fall!

Apple Cranberry Crisp

This delightfully simple recipe from Better Homes and Gardens lets cranberries and apples shine. Two fall favorites, these fresh fruits can be a tad on the tart side, but the crunchy oat, cinnamon and brown sugar topping adds just the right amount of sweetness. For the recipe from BHG, click here. While fresh fruit generally makes cobblers and crisps healthier than most desserts, this one is also on the lighter side at just 213 calories per serving!

Pear Cobbler

Pears are harvested in the fall, and come in a variety of shapes and textures, but firmer varieties like Bosc, Anjou, or Asian pears are most suited for baking in a crisp. This easy Pear Crisp recipe from The Spruce Eats has a buttery cake batter crust, and you can mix and match whichever pears you prefer. Once baked, this cobbler can sit at room temperature on the kitchen island for two days or in the refrigerator for five days — but we bet it won’t be around that long! Click here for the recipe from The Spruce Eats.

Pineapple Ginger Crisp

Pineapples are in season year-round, but when paired with freshly grated ginger and a crumbled topping of old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and nutmeg from your spice rack, you’ll have the perfect sweet and spicy cobbler to welcome fall. This recipe from Fine Cooking is easy to make and bakes up bubbly brown in just 20 minutes. Click herefor the instructions and ingredients you will need from your kitchen pantry cabinet.

Cherry Cobbler

With sweet cherries, vanilla and almond extract, and warm cinnamon, Bon Appétit’s Cherry Cobbler is sure to be a fall favorite. Topped with shortcake biscuits, this delicious dessert takes a bit more work than the others, but it is well worth the effort when you have a gorgeous cherry cobbler sitting on your kitchen countertop. To get the recipe, click here.

Dream kitchens are meant to be filled with the warm aroma of freshly baked desserts come autumn, whether it’s a pie, cobbler or crisp cooling on the kitchen island or in a bowl topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Which one are you most excited to try?

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3 Tips For Setting Up A Super Homeschooling Space

It’s September, and that can only mean one thing — Back to School season! If you’re homeschooling for the first time this year, or are an experienced homeschooling family looking to make improvements or adjustments for a growing child, read on for tips on how to set up a super homeschooling space!

Tip 1: Determine what you need to start the year off right.

Before designing your new, super homeschooling space, you must first determine what you need. Necessities will ultimately vary by grade, the number of students in your family, and their unique learning styles. If you have an older child who can responsibly attend to their studies without much help, a home office or desk in their bedroom is ideal, and will help to eliminate noise and distractions taking place in the rest of the house. For younger children, you should set up a classroom in the home. If you do not have a spare room or home office, consider designating an area in the family room or dining room for homeschooling, with built-in all wood cabinetry or a kitchen island cart to house school supplies, textbooks, and educational toys sorted by subject.

Tip 2: Create a well-appointed classroom with desks and custom cabinets.

Once you determine the location of your classroom or study space, it’s time to furnish it. Above all else, a kid-friendly workspace requires a desk tailored to the student. Keep in mind that your child’s arms should rest at a 90-degree angle for writing or typing, and his or her neck should stay in a neutral position when working on a computer. The perfect desk should also have room to spread out — and solutions for staying organized. Quality, all wood cabinetrycan help to keep things tidy and conducive for learning. Our custom cabinets can be equipped with a built-in desk (or multiple desks areas), open shelving, and plenty of storage space behind closed doors.

Tip 3: Shop for supportive seating and find solutions that are tailored to your student.

When shopping for a supportive desk chair for students, a comfortable bottom cushion isn’t enough. Knees should bend at a 90-degree angle and feet should rest flat on the floor. If that is not possible (because you are setting up in a dining room, for example), purchase a foot stool for younger children that elevates the feet, and place a pillow behind his or her back to ensure proper posture. For kids who have trouble staying seated, consider an inflatable wiggle cushion. Also, provide alternatives to structured seating, such as floor pillows, a beanbag chair, or a cozy sofa in the TV room for reading. Older students will need a comfortable desk chair suitable for a home office, but skip the stuffy “executive” models and opt for a more teen-friendly design!

Knowledge is power. When homeschooling, it’s not enough to set your child up at the kitchen island and call it a day. Instead, follow these tips, corral the chaos with custom cabinets, and set your child up for a successful school year by designing a super homeschooling space that kids will love to spend time in!

3 Autumn-Inspired Additions That Add Warmth To Your Home

Are you dreaming of rich kitchen cabinet finishes, luxurious home details, and a color palette as lovely as the falling leaves outside? If fall is your favorite season, here are three autumn-inspired additions that will surely add warmth to your home and help to create a more welcoming spatial design for seasons to come.

All Wood Cabinetry And Seasonal Colors

Rustic kitchen cabinets and other all wood cabinetry options for the home set the stage for autumn-inspired decor. Rich kitchen cabinet finishes like Nutmeg Twist, Regency Spiced Glaze, and Midtown Dark Grey Shaker pair beautifully with the deep purple, red, orange, yellow and brown hues that epitomize this beloved time of year, and serve as a starting point for layering warm, seasonal touches throughout the home.

Warm Metallic Elements With Timeless Autumn Appeal

Metallic decor is having a moment, from decadent brass light fixtures to glistening gold wallpaper. While some elements are undeniably trendy, others have a timeless appeal that complements an autumn-inspired interior design aesthetic. Classic examples include bronze vessel sinks atop all wood cabinetry in the bathroom, decorative knobsand pulls to match rustic kitchen cabinets, and hammered copper kitchen sinks with on-point texture and color.

Durable Materials That Are Warm To The Touch

While decorative accessories like plush wool area rugs and chunky knit blankets in the TV room, thick comforters in the bedroom, and fluffy towels in the bathroom help to add an extra touch of comfort during the colder months, there are more permanent and literal ways to warm your home year round.

Durable materials like rigid core vinyl plank flooring and acrylic solid surface countertops are quite literally warm to the touch and can accompany a wide variety of home and kitchen cabinet finishes. Acrylic solid surface countertops are the only material that can include an integrated sink, creating a seamless appearance in the kitchen. Luxury vinyl flooring is impervious to water damage while realistically mimicking the look of hardwood, making it a stylish and smart choice for use throughout the entire home.

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Breathtaking Details For A Beautiful Open Concept Living Space

There is a lot to love about an open concept floor plan. Bright, airy and spacious, this contemporary approach to home building starts with a welcoming entryway. From there, the home opens up into a visually seamless great room that typically includes a kitchen, dining room, and family/TV room. But how do you successfully design an open concept living space?

An open concept floor plan is undeniably appealing, but also requires careful planning, whether you are building a new home or tackling a renovations checklist. Without walls to divide each distinct area, it is important to keep your interior design both cohesive and clutter-free. From color choices to custom cabinets, here are a few breathtaking details to consider when creating a beautiful open concept living space.

Choosing an open concept color scheme.

As we mentioned earlier, an open concept floor plan is visually seamless. Therefore, you need to choose your colors wisely. Jumping from one bold color to the next can be jarring, so it’s best to find one liveable hue and go from there. Most interior designers would recommend sticking with a neutral palette of white, beige or soft grey for walls. These subtle colors suit an open concept floor plan and help to create a serene blank canvas that allows you to be creative with your decor. Swapping out the TV room throw pillows with the seasons? Why not! Two-tone custom cabinets? No problem. To add visual interest without being overly busy, you could also opt for an accent wall in a favorite hue, or just a step or two up the color swatch for a dynamic, monochromatic look in the same color family. When decorating an open concept home, stick to one or two complementary shades and carry your color scheme throughout each area for continuity. The same holds true for matching kitchen cabinet finishes when installing TV room cabinetry.

Finding the best flooring for an open concept living space.

Again, the goal is to create a visually seamless space when building an open concept home or tackling a renovations checklist. Many homeowners love the look of hardwood flooring, but it’s not always the best choice for wet areas like the kitchen. That is why tile flooring is so popular in kitchen design. But installing tile in the kitchen and hardwood in the TV room and dining room creates a two-tone visual divide in an open concept space (aka an ugly line running right in the middle of your great room). For a breathtaking (and functional) solution, why not consider luxury vinyl planks or wood-look tile. These durable flooring options are impervious to water damage, low-maintenance, and realistically mimic the beauty of hardwood, offering homeowners the ultimate solution for this common design dilemma. Luxury vinyl planks or wood-look tile can be seamlessly installed in the entire open concept living area and throughout the home.

More breathtaking details for a beautiful open concept living space:

Reflect light around a great room with glass front cabinet doors, and/or mirrors.
Keep it classy by pairing custom cabinets with natural stone countertops.
Apron front kitchen sinks add an extra touch of visual interest.
Include a large kitchen island in your design to discreetly designate the kitchen area.
Complete your kitchen with a tile backsplash.
Install i nside cabinet accessories to help reduce clutter.
Define spaces with coordinating area rugs and window treatments.
Create intimate, comfortable seating arrangements.
Add architectural details like crown molding and wainscotting.
Enhance your lighting with canned fixtures, pendants, large windows and skylights.

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Tips For Designing A Functional And Efficient Galley Kitchen

If you live in the city, there’s a good chance your home has a galley kitchen. This layout is popular when square footage is scarce, but just because architects love it doesn’t mean homeowners do.

Having a galley kitchen can bring upon a lot of frustration — most commonly, the lack of work flow and storage options. So how do you maximize the space in your galley kitchen to make it more functional and efficient? Here are a few tips for you to try.

Take advantage of vertical space by installing custom cabinets that will meet your storage needs.

In a galley kitchen, every inch of your walls should be utilized. This often means extending your all wood cabinetry upwards to the ceiling, so that no wall space is visible. Some homeowners choose to install custom cabinets that completely cover their galley kitchen. Thanks to sleek, modern designs like Shaker or slab cabinets, this approach can actually be quite stylish while also solving your small-kitchen storage issues. To see what your new all wood cabinetry will look like in your home, try out our free design services. One of our experts will prepare a free custom layout and photorealistic renderings for you that bring your design to life.

Evolve your galley kitchen into an open concept floor plan with a kitchen island.

A big complaint of those with a galley kitchen is that the room feels very small and closed in. You can alleviate this crampedness by replacing one of the runs with a kitchen island. This is a great option when doing so opens the kitchen up to your living room or dining room. It instantly makes the kitchen appear larger and more spacious, while also allowing for more social gatherings. Depending on what appliances will live on your island, you can also add stools to the opposing side to create a comfortable breakfast bar.

Stagger appliances so that they aren’t side by side or facing each other.

When there’s too many cooks in a galley kitchen, prepping meals can be troublesome. You can avoid bumping into your sous chef by spacing out appliances from one another. Stagger your refrigerator, oven, kitchen sink, and dishwasher so that appliances don’t mirror each other. This placement is much more conducive for families or couples that enjoy cooking together.

Extend your kitchen outwards to create more space.

If you still find yourself stuck in a small kitchen after adding vertical storage, you might want to consider extending your layout horizontally. With an open-ended galley kitchen, it is often possible to extend your cabinets and countertop outwards. Many homeowners are willing to forego a little wall space in the adjoining room in order to increase the size of their kitchen.

Use inside cabinet accessories to make the most of your storage.

We can all benefit from a little more organization, no matter what style or size kitchen we have. In a galley kitchen, inside cabinet accessories are especially beneficial, because they help you to take advantage of every inch and corner of your cabinets. Some of our personal favorites include base filler organizers and a Lazy Susan in a corner cabinet.

How To Transform a TV Room Into A Home Theatre

Microwave the popcorn, grab the blankets, and cuddle up. It’s movie night! And how much more fun would it be if watching the big screen in your TV room felt just like going to the theatre?

Whether you love watching the Oscars during award season or your kids are always down for a Disney movie marathon, everyone wins with this TV room transformation.

From new custom cabinets to frame your television to the best seating in the house, here’s your one-stop guide to designing the home theatre of your dreams.

Pick the perfect room.

When deciding which room in your home will serve as the TV room, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Darkness: If possible, avoid a room that has windows. While natural light is normally a desired feature, it is not ideal in a home theatre. To have the best viewing experience, and recreate that true movie theatre effect, you will want the room to be very dark.
Shape: Did you ever notice that movie theatres are rectangular in shape? This is because sound projects much better in rectangular rooms than square.
Walls: Your typical drywall is great for a home theatre. No need to do more. But if you’re transforming a basement surrounded by concrete, you’ll have to make some adjustments. Just install studs and drywall. Sound absorption panels can also be added to reduce echoing.
Flooring: We know you love hardwood floors, but the TV is room is one place in the home you should opt for carpet. Carpeting absorbs ambient sound better than hard surfaces.

Finalize the layout.

Once you have the room picked out and your foundation formed, you can move on to the layout of your home theatre. Plan to put your custom cabinets and TV on one of the shorter walls in the room. As we mentioned before, the benefit of the rectangular room shape is that the sound will project better, but this only works if your TV and speakers are on the shorter wall.

Even if you want surround sound, the majority of your speakers and subwoofer should be placed in front with your TV. The typical set up is three speakers in front and two behind your seating (one on each side).

For the best TV placement, you want the center of the screen to be at eye level. That means our all wood cabinetry should be customized with your display size in mind.

If you need support sorting through our all wood cabinetry and finalizing your layout, feel free to contact our design team. We offer free room design services — and that includes TV rooms. From the initial design stage to putting together an itemized price list, our team is here to help every step of the way.

Find furniture that is functionable.

Comfort should definitely be the driving force when making furniture decisions. Your home theatre is a place to relax and unwind, so keep that in mind when shopping for your couches and any other furniture.

Many homeowners prefer the luxury theatre approach and opt for recliners. This allows your guests to sit up or lay down without disturbing their neighbors. You can easily find standard three or four seat recliner sofas. But if you prefer divides between each seat, look at seating specifically designed for a home theatre or media room.

The Secret To Designing A New Kitchen With Timeless Elegance

When investing in your forever kitchen, you hope that the design you choose will stand the test of time. No one wants to install beautiful all wood cabinetry and stone countertops only to replace them a few years later.

Do you want a dream kitchen that won’t become outdated? Here are our secrets for designing a kitchen with timeless elegance.

Steer clear of new trends.

Most trends eventually go out of style, so don’t risk your investment on a fleeting new design craze. Stick with enduring trends that are tried and true.

It can definitely be exciting diving into the latest and greatest thing — but if longevity is your goal, maintain tunnel vision and don’t get distracted by hot new trends.

If you like to experiment with new trends, do so with your decor. Less permanent and expensive, kitchen decor is much easier to replace from time to time.

Create a neutral color scheme.

There is a new “color of the year” every year. Unless you want to repaint your custom cabinets and change out your backsplash with the constantly evolving color trends, stick to a neutral palette.

White, gray, tan and cream are ageless hues that will always be relevant. Put together a color scheme that is predominantly neutral and ensure that the color of your kitchen doesn’t become an interior design faux pas next season.

Stick to classic cabinet styles.

Some cabinets are ultra traditional while others have clear contemporary vibes. When designing a timeless kitchen, it is best to choose custom cabinets with a classic style.

Shaker cabinets are definitely one of the most timeless and versatile styles. Featuring recessed panel doors, clean lines and a simple design, it is easy to see why Shaker cabinets have remained a top choice in kitchens for over 100 years.

In addition to their classic look, ever-popular Shaker cabinets also work well with a variety of themes. From Farmhouse to more modern, this is one cabinet style that does not exclude.

Prioritize quality first.

Whether purchasing all wood cabinetry or a major appliance, always prioritize quality first. It can be convenient to just go with the best deal or a familiar name but sometimes a cheap decision can cost you more in the long run.

When designing a forever kitchen, really focus on the materials, craftsmanship, and the warranties offered. Your goal should be to design a kitchen with a strong foundation and quality materials, so that the interior lasts as long as its timeless exterior.

Opt for natural materials for flooring and countertops.

Natural materials like stone and wood are very grounding and timeless. These materials have been around forever and they aren’t going anywhere fast. But while stone is ideal for countertops, and all wood cabinetry is essential, hardwood flooring isn’t the best choice for wet areas like the kitchen.

Thankfully, ceramic wood-look tile is a realistic alternative that is more suited to the kitchen, and will retain its beauty for years to come. In regards to countertops, 100% engineered options are inadvertently more modern and often result in a more current and trendy design. Quartz, which is natural stone that has been engineered, provides an adequate compromise. When in doubt, natural materials like granite and quartzite are always solid choices.

Balance is a good word to keep in mind as you make decisions throughout the design process. If you do select an engineered material or another modern element like stainless steel appliances, offset it by making a more timeless decision next.

5 Universal Elements Of A Contemporary Kitchen

Each kitchen theme is defined by specific elements, and contemporary kitchens are no different. This particular theme represents the different styles that gained popularity during the second half of the 20th century. Since inspiration was borrowed from so many different time periods, it can be difficult to pinpoint what exactly is contemporary design. Let’s learn some of the universal elements that characterize contemporary kitchens, so that you have a clear vision when you design your own kitchen.

Neutral Foundation

While it is very common to find splashes of bold color in contemporary kitchens, the color scheme tends to be predominantly neutral overall. Think all white except for a red backsplash along the countertops or a blue chandelier hanging above the kitchen island. The incorporation of color is meant to have an artistic significance rather than be dominant in the color scheme. Contemporary color schemes tend to include very muted shades, including white, cream, taupe, gray, and brown. This creates the perfect neutral foundation to build upon.

Full Overlay Cabinets

Contemporary kitchen cabinets appear seamless. To achieve this uninterrupted look, very little or none of the door frame will be visible. Slab front or Shaker style are the most popular contemporary kitchen cabinets because they offer that simple, clean look. Some homeowners opt to eliminate hardware to accomplish true minimalism, but that’s up to your personal preference.

Natural Inspiration

Natural elements are prevalent in contemporary kitchens, and they can be incorporated in a variety of ways. From stone countertops on your modern kitchen island to water-resistant, wood-look ceramic flooring, there are many materials found in nature that fit perfectly into contemporary design. This is also true for kitchen fabrics, such as your window curtains or upholstery. When possible, opt for natural fabrics and accessories, like cotton, wool, jute, sisal, and silk.

Geometric Shapes and Interesting Lines

Geometric shapes are a major element within contemporary design. Since this style became popular in the 1970s, it is not surprising to find some Art Deco inspiration present. You’ll also notice the use of both straight and curved lines. Imagine an arched entryway followed by a kitchen layout full of straight, horizontal lines. To achieve this imbalance in a beautiful way, set your sights on a few eye-catching elements such as a round, modern kitchen island or a hexagon Carrara marble backsplash. Then keep the rest of the lines in the room straight and clean.

Bright Light

A contemporary room is filled with bright, natural light. If you can achieve this with windows or a skylight, you’ll be ahead of the game. However, sometimes you must rely on artificial lighting to mimic the sun’s presence. This is best accomplished with great ambient lighting from recessed lighting, track lighting, and wall-mounted fixtures. Accent and task lighting will complement your ambient lighting and bring attention to key areas like your modern kitchen island or a breathtaking piece of art. Your lighting is also an excellent way to include more geometric forms into your contemporary design. Elect shapely fixtures such as squares, diamonds, triangles, or rectangles. These lighting fixtures will help to define your kitchen’s theme as well as light up the room.