The Colours
- Black and tan
- Blanche maple
- Earthy tones
- Satin silver
- White
- Vibrant polished nickel and polished chrome
- Vivid colours
Colour Palettes
- Fresh new hues recommended for the kitchen are a comforting combination such as bruschetta browns, tender greens or warm golden yellows, with an unexpected accent of a vibrant pink. This works well with contemporary and country style.
- A savory palette is also recommended, including tasty blends of chocolate and daiquiri green, with a serving of bright hues to decorate the mix.
- To achieve a new level of sophistication, use an ethnic chic palette, pairing deep purple, misty yellow and stone grays. Or, juxtapose burnt orange against vibrant blue and dark brown.
Shapes/Lines
Clean and simple shapes, Gentle, flowing lines, bevelled edges and curved bases, symmetrical or asymmetrical, high-gloss acrylic baths come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and colour (offering endless possibilities to bathroom design), exotic shapes, unique décor.
Balance and Structure
Balanced proportions, additional lines should be easy to coordinate with bath and kitchen, every element in bathroom or kitchen should be aligned in perfect harmony to achieve true elegance.
Moods:
- Serenity
- Classic elegance
- Sleek, modern and sophisticated
- Rock-solid feeling of strength
- Crisp refinement
- Charm and luxury
- Calmness of the ocean
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The Look
- Clean lines and smooth surfaces provide the kitchen with a 'streamlined' appearance. This emulates a sense of balance and unity within the home. Often, materials are repeated throughout the kitchen or bath to create this effect.
- NO-clutter environment with a lot of space and definition.
- Creating focal points I.E if you are working with a kitchen that streams with one solid colour (clean white wall splash, furniture, flooring etc.) you can accentuate the area by adding touches of colours like vibrant green, orange or blue etc.
- Repetition creates a sleek and organized area.
- Use soothing colours and grid-like patterns to create a nice texture.
- Lighting is essential in creating a refreshing mood and an inviting environment. Nice Granite countertops works perfectly with the lighting. It gives it that natural-looking (light reflecting) appeal.
- The bathroom environment should be spacious and comforting.
- It is important to use alluring colours like turquoise to give off a sense of freshness and sensuality. Crisp 'aquatic' colours can definitely liven up the mood in any room.
The Materials
- Various apron-style kitchen sinks can give an Old World European look when surrounded in stone, or a clean, modern twist when complimented by stainless steel.
- Granite countertops for the bathroom are durable and timeless. They come in a variety of blended colours to compliment any existing cabinetry and flooring, and do not always have to be custom ordered to size. Look for Foremost's Heritage Bath granite collection in 4 standard sizes, which come with pre-drilled faucet holes and pre-attached Grade A vitreous china under-mount basin.
- Modular furniture-style bath storage collections which can be custom-configured and used in laundry rooms and other areas of the home.
- Vessel sinks for the bathroom in glass and vitreous china, paired with single-hole faucets.
- Seamless glass countertops so a sleek look and simple cleaning.
- Wall-mounted toilets, sinks and faucets.