Floor & Decor design Gallery Installed by Demoran Custom Homes
Floor & Decor design Gallery
52 st. charles Avenue September 2018
combination steam oven, which offers convection, steam and combination cooking. Some incorporate a vacuum drawer underneath for convenient sous vide cooking. Contemporary whites and greys with textured wood finishes continue to trend in kitchen cabinet design, according to Shaw. He is also seeing an uptick in “transitional” styling, which incorporates elements of both contemporary and traditional design. He says a rising number of homeowners are opting for cabinet fronts on their appliances in contrast to stainless or white. Cabinetry is a major factor in kitchen design and function, and more homeowners are seeking minimal-maintenance, ecofriendly materials, according to Kristen Mason Klamer, Design Principal at Mason•Ros archi-
tecture and design firm. Klamer notes a trend towards getting rid of upper cabinets and maximizing lower cabinet space. One way to do that is to use drawers instead of traditional swing cabinets to make items more easily accessible. “We find this can really open up the space and provide opportunities for open shelving, more windows or even art in the kitchen where you wouldn’t have seen it much in the past,” says Klamer. To maximize space in a small kitchen, Klamer recommends taking advantage of the tall ceilings found in many in New Orleans homes. When clients want upper cabinets, Mason•Ros recommends extending them to the ceiling, which can maximize storage for seasonal dishes. Storage is always key in a kitchen