kitchen design service – Page 4 – Fully Assembled Premium Cabinetry

4 Festive Twists On Classic Eggnog

Traditional eggnog is a holiday classic. This sweet drink made of eggs, nutmeg, milk, and sugar is spiked with bourbon, cognac, and rum for a winter cocktail that will warm your soul. While the original version is hands-down delicious, there are many eggnog variations that are equally as appetizing. Welcome some new traditions to your home bar this holiday season and stock your bar cabinets with ingredients to make these four festive twists on classic eggnog.

Spiced Chocolate Eggnog

Adding chocolate is always a good idea — this eggnog variation incorporates both bittersweet and milk chocolate. It gets its kick from cayenne pepper, but if you can’t handle the heat, just leave out this spicy ingredient. If your bar cabinets are already stocked for winter with brandy, and you’ve got plenty of spices in your kitchen, you may already have all of the ingredients for this chocolate eggnog recipe from Martha Stewart.

2 quarts whole milk

2 cups heavy cream

1 ¾ cups sugar

1 ¼ cups brandy

12 egg yolks

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted

3 ounces milk chocolate, melted

4 cinnamon sticks

1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped and pods reserved)

whole nutmeg (optional garnish)

½ teaspoon coarse salt

sprinkle of cayenne pepper

For directions, click here.

Peppermint Eggnog Punch

Peppermint is pretty much synonymous with the holidays, so we couldn’t resist this peppermint infused eggnog variety. Made with thick and creamy peppermint ice cream, this decadent drink from Better Homes & Gardens is the perfect dessert cocktail for your next party. Add an extra scoop of ice cream to your cup and make this a peppermint eggnog float.

1 quart peppermint ice cream

1 quart eggnog

1 cup rum

1 ¼ to 2 ½ cups ginger ale

additional peppermint ice cream or peppermint sticks (optional garnish)

For directions, click here.

Eggnog Latte

If your guests are in need of an after dinner pick-me-up, this eggnog latte is the perfect solution. Made with classic eggnog and a double shot of espresso, you get the familiar taste of “milk punch” plus a rich jolt of java. Simply warm your eggnog in a saucepan by whisking it over medium heat and then pour over your espresso.

4 cups milk

12 large egg yolks

1 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup bourbon

nutmeg

espresso (2 shots per 1 cup of eggnog)

Find the full eggnog recipe here and eggnog latte recipe here.

Italian Eggnog Martini

This recipe makes our favorite cozy cocktail dinner-party appropriate by adding some extra spices and serving it in a martini glass. Rather than the traditional bourbon, cognac, and rum, this eggnog variation uses amaretto and vodka. Garnishes of caramel syrup and a peppermint stick add some extra holiday flair. This Italian eggnog recipe from Betty Crocker might be our new favorite after-dinner drink for the holidays.

1 ounce amaretto

1 ounce vodka

2 ounces eggnog

maraschino cherries

cinnamon

brown sugar

caramel syrup

candy cane and cinnamon stick (optional garnish)

For directions, click here.

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, home bar, laundry room, TV room, or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer solid wood cabinetry, fully assembled and delivered for free. Plus all the accessories you need to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!

Silver And Gold: Mixing And Matching Modern Metallics In The Kitchen

While wearing silver and gold at the same time may be a fashion faux pas, mixing and matching metallics in the kitchen is actually encouraged. When done right, incorporating both silver and gold in your kitchen design can be chic and modern. Learn how to bring your favorite metals into the kitchen and see how they can complement each other despite their difference.

Kitchen Cabinets

If you’re not sure where to start with your metallic inspired kitchen design, first decide on your cabinets. White and gray kitchen cabinets both make excellent foundations for metallic tones, as they provide a clean, modern base. In the main image, you see Willow Lane Cabinetry’s Providence Slate Gray cabinets beautifully incorporate brass and nickel. Let’s use this design for inspiration, and walk through the different elements of the room where you can add silver and gold touches.

Decorative Light Fixtures

Metal is magical when hanging from the ceiling in the form of a chandelier or other light fixture. Like stars in the sky, these luminous accents can brighten up your kitchen and emphasize other metallic elements. Since they float above, they also create a good balance when mixing gold and silver. You might be hesitant to put gold directly next to silver tones, but with one metal cascading in the air, mixing and matching becomes much easier.

Knobs and Pulls

Accent your cabinets and drawers with metal knobs and pulls. From polished brass with a high shine to satin nickel with a more matte look, you’ll find knobs and pulls in a wide range of metals at Willow Lane Cabinetry. Use this hardware to tie your metallic theme together and give your cabinets a little gleam and glimmer.

Backsplash Tile

A simple and chic way to incorporate metallics into the kitchen is with a silver or gold toned backsplash. Subtle but striking, a backsplash with a touch of shimmer adds interest to an otherwise average wall. At Willow Lane Cabinetry, you’ll find a variety of metallic backsplashes such as the Venetian Glass and Aluminum Tile, Cristezza Club Glass Tile in Silver Foil, and Silver Travertine Tumbled. These styles are sure to stand out, and will beautifully complement either white or gray kitchen cabinets.

Hoods, Sinks, and Appliances

Another easy way to incorporate metal into the kitchen is with your hood, kitchen sink, and appliances. This is undoubtedly the most natural way to get your metal fix, as most appliances are available in stainless steel, and hoods and sinks are typically available with silver or copper finishes. Don’t feel the need to have all of your appliances in the same finish. Silver and copper are a chic combination, and pair nicely in a modern kitchen theme.

Ready to design your very own metallic kitchen with Willow Lane Cabinetry?

We’re happy to assist you in your kitchen remodel, and can help you create a beautiful, custom design like shown above. Just contact us through our free room design form and one of our professional designers will be in touch shortly to kick off your kitchen remodel.

How To Stock Your Home Bar Cabinets For Winter

Just a few short months ago; we talked about How To Stock Your Bar Room Cabinetry For Summer. And while classic Margaritas and chilled, sparkling white wine are refreshing, with temperatures dropping and December fast approaching, it is time to stock your home bar cabinets for winter. Warm up your spirits and spread holiday cheer with these seasonal suggestions.

Bourbon

This barrel-aged, American spirit has warm and wintery vanilla and honey notes. Perfect for spiking hot chocolate, bourbon can also be used for mixing up a Cranberry Old Fashioned Cocktail or Alpine Manhattan. You can also serve it on the rocks (with ice) — or neat (room temperature) if you’re a true Bourbon aficionado.

Whisky

You’ll often find this aromatic, distilled spirit in hot beverages, such as a Hot Toddy or Irish coffee. There are several types of Whisky, made from a variety of grains, and each has a uniquely complex flavor with hints of toffee, caramel, and sometimes even mint.

Vodka

This clear spirit is ideal for classic winter cocktails, like a creamy White Russian or a spicy Moscow Mule. It’s also necessary for making a big batch of Holiday Glögg (mulled wine) for your Christmas or New Year’s Eve party. On it’s own, Vodka doesn’t have a lot of flavor, but it’s a must have for mixed drinks.

Rum

Rum made our summer list for being the main ingredient in a frozen Daquiri, but you should also add Rum to your bar cabinets during the winter months. Not only is this sweet as molasses distilled spirit used in cold-weather cocktails like Eggnog (alongside the aforementioned Bourbon) and Hot Buttered Rum, but also it’s needed for baking Rum Cake, a classic holiday dessert!

Brandy

Produced by distilling wine, Brandy is typically used as an after-dinner digestif, especially after a heavy holiday meal. It’s also found in favorite cocktails like the Brandy Alexander (essentially grown-up chocolate milk), the Sidecar, and the Metropolitan.

Champagne

New Year’s Eve isn’t quite the same without a celebratory glass of Champagne. For an extra bit of sparkle, impress your holiday guests with a classic and festive Champagne Cocktail, or perhaps Champagne Mojitos with fresh springs of mint.

How To Make An Easy Homemade Holiday Piecrust With A Stand Mixer

Impress your guests this holiday season by baking a truly homemade pie with a flaky crust made from scratch! Making a homemade piecrust is a bit more time consuming than purchasing a pre-made, refrigerated or frozen piecrust at the grocery store, but it is well worth the extra effort. Best of all, you probably have many of the necessary ingredients and tools already inside your refrigerator and kitchen cabinets. While it may sound like a lot of work, it’s easy when you ditch the hand-held pastry blender and use an electric stand mixer instead. So pull up your heavy-duty mixer lift from Willow Lane Cabinetry and let’s get started!

The Tools You Will Need To Make Your Easy Homemade Pie Crust

A Set of Dry Measuring Cups
A Set of Liquid Measuring Cups
A Set of Measuring Spoons
A Baking Spatula
An Electric Stand Mixer with a Paddle Attachment
A Baker’s Bench Knife
Parchment Paper
A Rolling Pin
A Countertop or Cutting Board
A Pie Dish or Tart Pan
An Oven
Oven Mitts
Pie Weights (Optional)
Piecrust Shield or Foil (Optional but Recommended for Even Baking)

The Ingredients You Will Need To Make Your Easy Homemade Pie Crust

There are many wonderful recipes out there for making a homemade piecrust using an electric stand mixer, but here are a few of our favorites. In addition to a stand mixer and the other aforementioned tools, all of these recipes call for a short list of basic ingredients that can be found in your refrigerator and kitchen cabinets, such as all-purpose flour, salt, shortening and butter, plus water from your kitchen sink. Most importantly, when you follow any one of these recipes, you’ll wind up with a flaky, delicious, homemade piecrust that was easy to make!

Classic Double Piecrust from King Arthur Flour

Basic Pie Dough from Williams Sonoma

Quick and Easy All Butter Pie Dough from Fine Cooking

Pie Crust from Epicurious

Whether it’s scrumptious Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Salted Caramel Pecan Pie, or all three, rest assured your made-from-scratch piecrust will take your holiday desserts from simply sweet to simply spectacular!

Quintessentially Autumn Decorating Tips For An Open Concept Kitchen

An open concept kitchen is tailor made for holiday entertaining. Because it opens to the living and dining room, it creates a seamless space for gathering with family and friends, whether it’s sharing a meal (or Thanksgiving feast) in the dining area, socializing on the sofa with football on the TV, or congregating around the kitchen island for a slice of pumpkin pie and a cup of spiced cider.

While your kitchen is a place for cooking and baking during the holiday season, it should also be a festive space that welcomes guests. As the temperature drops and the leaves start to fall, celebrate the season with these quintessentially autumn decorating tips for an open concept kitchen.

Pumpkins Aren’t Just For Pie

From carved Jack-O-Lanterns on your front porch to pies on your Thanksgiving table, these lovely gourds are extremely versatile, and perfect for creating uniquely seasonal holiday décor. With a little paint and creativity, you can turn a plain orange pumpkin into an adorable faux bunt cake to display on your kitchen island, or simply add an elegant monogram or large letter to a white or blue heirloom pumpkin for personalization. You could even make a one-of-a-kind centerpiece with fresh flowers and colorful fall foliage. The more pumpkins the better!

Have Fun With Fall Foliage

Is there anything more spectacular than colorful autumn leaves in rich shades of red, orange, purple and gold? You could bring a touch of nature indoors by simply placing colorful branches of fall leaves in a clear vase, or get crafty by stringing an autumn garland of preserved leaves. You could also frame leaf rubbings or press leaves dipped in gold and silver paint as artwork.

More Autumn Decorating Tips For An Open Concept Kitchen

Scented candles can help add ambiance with a welcoming fragrance and soft glow. Opt for fall scents, such as pumpkin spice, cinnamon stick, and apple pie.

When planning a sit-down meal, make handmade place cards for guests with names, or inspirational words like “Thankful,” “Grateful,” and “Blessed,” printed on natural brown cardstock.

You could also print inspirational words stacked in the center of natural brown cardstock. Cut the words into long strips horizontally, and staple or glue the ends together to make handmade napkin rings for your Thanksgiving table.

Place colorful gourds in a basket or on a platter with realistic battery-operated candles as a centerpiece.

Place your centerpiece atop a beautiful burlap table runner, or set your table with woven placemats and galvanized metal chargers.

Bring a touch of nature indoors by filling decorative glass jars with small seasonal items like pinecones and acorns collected from your yard.

Add a basket of mums to your kitchen for seasonal color.

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, bar room, laundry room, TV room, or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer all wood, semi-custom cabinets, fully assembled and delivered for free. Plus all the accessories you need to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!

How To Design A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With Cold Weather Comfort In Mind

The Modern Farmhouse movement features a blend of classic elements and contemporary accents, and it’s easy to understand its immense popularity. Filled with chic character and clean lines, it is truly the best blend of recent interior design trends. As the temperature drops, we can’t think of a better way to warm up your kitchen. From crisp white cabinets to stylish industrial finishes, we’ll show you how to design a Modern Farmhouse kitchen with cold weather comfort in mind.

White Shaker Cabinets

Trends come and go, but some interior design choices remain timeless. White cabinets stand the test of time and fit perfectly in the Modern Farmhouse theme, especially in a Shaker style. Shaker solid wood cabinetry has simple recessed panel doors for a clean, minimalist look. Adding glass panel doors and rustic cup pulls to your kitchen design can create a true Farmhouse feel in the heart of the home.

Wood (Or Wood Look) Flooring

Hardwood floors were a must in Farmhouse kitchens of the past, but there are so many more options today. Wood look ceramic tile flooring comes in a variety of gorgeous styles, from Carolina Timber to Driftwood, and gives homeowners the warmth of natural hardwood in a durable, low maintenance, water resistant material — perfect for those snowy winter days!

Large Kitchen Island

A Farmhouse kitchen wouldn’t be complete without a large kitchen island for baking pies and cookies and prepping home-cooked holiday meals. When designing a Modern Farmhouse kitchen, give your space a contemporary twist by opting for a dark finish on your kitchen island, such as black or gray, paired with a natural butcher block countertop.

More Modern Farmhouse Design Elements For the Kitchen

Barn Doors
Antique Farmhouse Tables
Weathered Wood Chairs and Benches With Caned Seats
Metal Barstools
Anything Galvanized Steel/Oil Rubbed Bronze/Wrought Iron
Rustic Light Fixtures With Edison Bulbs
Shiplap Accent Walls
Whitewashed Brick
Board And Batten Wainscoting
Neutral Wall Paint With White Trim
Apron Front Sinks
Exposed Beams
Natural Fiber Area Rugs
Tartan Plaid Placemats
Burlap Table Runners
Industrial Hardware
Open Shelving
Natural Stone Countertops
Pottery Canisters
Woven Baskets

6 Creative Halloween Party Cocktail Concoctions

Your trick-or-treating days may be over but you’re never too old for Halloween! Plan an adults-only costume party and celebrate this spellbinding holiday in style.

In addition to some scary-good décor and frightful finger foods, you’ll also want a drink menu that is both creepy and classy. Stock your bar cabinets and achieve bewitching balance with these cocktail concoctions.

Are you read to host a Halloween party that is sure to be spooktacular? Keep scrolling for a few of our favorite Halloween drink recipes and all of the ingredients you’ll want to keep in your bar room and kitchen before the big event.

Spooky Sangria

Take your favorite recipe for red sangria and just add blood oranges. The rich color of this citrus fruit will make a glass of wine fit for a ghoul.

From your bar cabinets:

Brandy
Dry Spanish Red Wine
Club Soda (optional)

From the kitchen:

Fruit (blood oranges, apples, and anything else you’d like)
Orange and Lemon Juice
Sugar

Black Magic

We’re all about Halloween hocus pocus, so we had to include this shimmering, spooky libation from Elle Talk. Made with boo-zy black vodka and pearl dust, your guests will be wondering about this mysterious and magical Halloween cocktail all night long.

From your bar cabinets:

Black Vodka (not always available but known to pop up on shelves in October)
Simple Syrup
Lime Juice

From the craft store:

White Edible Pearl Dust

Hard Cider Pumpkin Float

Treat your guests to something sweet with this fall-inspired dessert drink from Dine & Delish. Made with two simple ingredients, this is an easy cocktail to whip up after dinner that will also satisfy your guests’ sweet tooth (and pumpkin spice cravings).

From your bar cabinets:

Hard Pumpkin Cider or Ale (recipe recommends Woodchuck Reserve Pumpkin Cider)

From your kitchen:

Ice Cream (recipe recommends Talenti Pumpkin Pie Gelato)

Pirate Punch

You might find an eyeball or two in your cup of pirate punch—but don’t be afraid to take a bite. This spiked fruit punch contains lychees stuffed with berries for a spooky sight. Follow this punch recipe from Food and Wine (or whip up your favorite fruity punch) and then add one or two berry-stuffed lychees per serving.

From your bar cabinets:

Rum
Lime Juice
Simple Syrup

From your kitchen:

Lychees
Lychee Syrup
Berries

Candy Corn Jell-O Shots

These Jell-O shots from That’s So Michelle taste like a Creamsicle and looks like your favorite Halloween candy. Fair warning: assembly takes a little patience, so be ready to put on your craft hat when preparing this menu item.

From your bar cabinets:

Vodka (recipe recommends Pinnacle whipped cream flavored vodka)

From the kitchen:

Orange Jell-O
Oranges
Coconut Milk
Gelatin
Sugar

Glowing Gin Cocktail

If your party doesn’t glow in the dark, is it even a Halloween party? We decided to ditch the stick-on wall art for this Delish drink instead. Get out the black light and reveal the ghostly white glow of this classic gin cocktail.

From your bar cabinets:

Gin
Lemon Juice
Grenadine
Tonic Water

6 Home Trends To Embrace This Fall And Winter

When it comes to home design, 2018 has been right on point. With spring and summer behind us, and temperatures taking a plunge, it’s time to cuddle by the fireplace and take a look at the six home trends to embrace this fall and winter.

A warm welcome. While mixed metals are still all the rage (including gold, silver and bronze), the warm red sheen of copper makes it the ultimate metallic for fall and winter, especially when paired with black kitchen cabinets. From cabinet hardware and copper kitchen sinks, to appliances and light fixtures, add a trendy touch of copper to your room design.

Go big at home. Make a statement this fall and winter by incorporating a bold print in every room of your home, on area rugs, wallpaper, table linens, drapes, throw pillows, and comforters. Perfect patterns for the colder months include buffalo check, Ikat, large polka dots, abstract geometric shapes, and wide stripes. Or install a tile backsplash in an arabesque or herringbone pattern.

Everything old is new again. The Modern Farmhouse movement has ushered in a resurgence of vintage and industrial accents, such as Edison bulbs, unfinished wood furniture with gorgeous grain, caned chairs, exposed beams, galvanized steel and wrought iron decorative elements, and lush upholstered furniture with nail head trim.

Mad for marble. If you want to impress the neighbors at your holiday Open House or New Year’s Eve bash, marble is a dramatic and elegant choice for the home. Iconic gray swirls and veins highlight the natural beauty of marble flooring, or a marble tile backlash. Or opt for a Quartzite countertop that mimics the appearance of marble, but will not etch while preparing Thanksgiving dinner for your guests.

Embrace the dark side. Pastels are oh so light and airy, but come fall and winter when days grow shorter, deep jewel tones take center stage. In home magazines and on our favorite HGTV shows, designers are leaning towards dark hues for walls, like amethyst, sapphire, onyx, garnet, emerald or charcoal gray, in contemporary and transitional interiors. Other options include black trim and black kitchen cabinets.

The World is your oyster. Whether you did a bit of traveling this year or just had a relaxing stay-cation, global influences are right on trend. From framed maps and postcards to geode bookends on the shelves of your home office cabinetry, showcase the places you love or would love to visit.

How To Design The Craft Room You Have Always Craved

Are you a DIY devotee, a fixer of all things, or a lover of the arts? If you take any opportunity to let your creative side out, there’s a good chance you’ve been craving the addition of a craft room in your home.

Whether you have an entire room ready for redecorating or a lonely corner just waiting to be transformed, carving out a space for crafting is a lot easier than you think. Willow Lane Cabinetry offers many different types of cabinets that are perfect for designing a craft station in your home. Our professional design team will even help you by creating a customized layout, photorealistic renderings of your design, and an itemized price list of everything you’ll need. Keep reading for some inspiration on how an everyday office cabinet can help you build the perfect craft room for your home and hobbies.

Sewing Room

With the fall season underway, those with a knack for fashion and sewing are probably contemplating Halloween costume ideas for themselves, children, or pets! A sewing room could give you the space you need to come up with different clothing ideas all year long.

Scrapbooking

The art of scrapbooking may seem silly to some, now with social media taking storm. But there is nothing more magical than printing your memories and being able to cherish them for years to come. With the right types of cabinets and inside cabinet organizers, you can create the perfect station for storing your photos and scrapbooking supplies. With the right tools, you’ll be able to record every event, occasion, and year while really sharpening your scrapbooking skills.

Card Making

Photos also make the most beautiful cards and there is something so special about a handmade greeting card from someone you love. If your creative talents have led you to card making, think about the possibilities with an entire room dedicated to your craft. From beautiful photo front cards to stamps and calligraphy, you could deliver the most heartfelt holiday, birthday and “just because” cards to your closest friends and family.

Jewelry Design

Making your own jewelry for friends or as a business is such a fulfilling pastime. There are so many different avenues to explore from engraving to beading. While jewelry making can be messy, a craft room or station allows you to keep your equipment and supplies all in one spot.

Drawing or Painting Studio

What if behind your office cabinet doors you found paint and brushes? Imagine a room with endless artistic supplies and a large table or easel for you to put your imagination to paper. That dream can easily be your reality with a craft room specifically created for drawing or painting.

Kid’s Art Station

If your kids love art as much as you do, why not set up a general crafting station for everyone in the family to enjoy? You can stock your cabinets will all kinds of art supplies and have endless fun after school and on weekends.

Garage Turned Workspace

It’s not uncommon for a garage to offer some unused space perfect for a setting up a workstation. Whether you like woodworking, engine building, or just tinkering around, by installing cabinets and adding the right furniture you can turn your garage into an actual shop.

How To Seamlessly Mix Vintage Finds With Contemporary Home Decor

With a trend towards transitional design, today’s fashionable homes feature an eclectic blend of contemporary and vintage style. You see it everyday in home magazines and on television, but how do you translate the look into your own home? Mixing old and new isn’t as difficult as you might think, as long as you follow these three rules.

#1. Start with good bones.

Whether your home was recently built or has been standing for quite some time will dictate the choices you make. But if you start with good bones, the rest should fall into place. Older homes have character that some newer homes lack, while new construction features all the modern convinces homeowners desire.

Take advantage of what you have by adding contemporary touches to your older home, such as stainless steel appliances or a glass tile backsplash. When decorating, tone down the traditional by selecting furniture and solid wood cabinetry with clean lines and contemporary finishes, for example, dark espresso cabinets and a modern leather sectional sofa in the TV room.

If your home is not that old or has minimal detailing, add character with vintage-inspired elements. Ideas include crown molding, board and batten wainscoting, shiplap, or wallpaper accent walls. White Shaker kitchen cabinets are classic and timeless, especially when you add charming touches like glass front doors and decorative molding.

For help in creating the perfect space in your unique home, take advantage of Willow Lane Cabinetry’s free room design service.

#2. Decorating, when done well, takes time.

Put care and thought into your décor, especially when mixing contemporary with vintage. Decorating, when done well, takes time. So have fun and be patient. Most of all, find balance. When seamlessly leaning towards the transitional, steer clear of the slick, ultra modern look on one end of the spectrum, or too many fancy embellishments on the other.

Two key elements in transitional design are comfort and function, so keep that in mind when selecting pieces for your home. Contemporary transitional elements could include glass coffee tables or clear plastic, natural stone or solid surface countertops, open shelving with metal brackets, overstuffed upholstered chairs, sectional sofas, and wood-look tile flooring.

Luckily, the recent Industrial and Modern Farmhouse movements have ushered in a resurgence of reproduction vintage items in stores and online, including oil-rubbed bronze and glass light fixtures, apron front sinks, caned barstools, galvanized metal chairs, and barn wood trestle tables. Or spend some time browsing local flea markets, antique stores, and yard sales for that perfect vintage find, including table linens, decorative pottery, and wall art.

#3. Stick with a neutral color palette.

When mixing vintage finds with contemporary home décor, you should start with a neutral background. The key is to create a seamless flow from room to room. Do this by choosing one soothing color that compliments your solid wood cabinetry, or two that are a step apart on a paint swatch, for tone on tone contrast. Sticking with one hue or color family creates cohesion, especially when dealing with an open concept kitchen, TV room, dining area and hallway.