Kitchen Design Guide

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Kitchens of distinction and the one just for you There are lots of ways to create a great kitchen. The key is to design one around your style and your life. Here are some Wayne Homes kitchens that we love, along with some things to think about while you envision your dream kitchen.

CABINET CHOICES CABINET FINISH

Stained

Painted

WALL CABINET HEIGHT

To the ceiling

Open space above cabinets

CABINET TYPES

Cabinets

Raised panel

UPPER & LOWER CABINETS

Same finish

Different finish

CABINETS ABOVE REFRIGERATOR

Counter depth

Wall cabinet depth

APPLIANCES

Recessed panel

Microwave above range

Double wall ovens with cooktop

Shaker style

Wall oven & microwave combination

Drawer microwave

Cabinets make the kitchen. So will they be stained or painted? Shaker style, recessed panel or raised panel? Will they go all the way to the ceiling? Will the uppers match the lowers?

(Recent trends say mix it up.) Remember to think about your preferred appliances too. Like a gourmet cooktop and double wall ovens, perhaps. And we recommend soft close drawers and doors.

Remember to think about your preferred appliances too. Like a gourmet cooktop and double wall ovens.

COUNTERTOP CHOICES COUNTERTOP MATERIAL OPTIONS

Laminate

Granite

Quartz

EDGE DESIGN

Square

Roundover

Bevel

Eased

BACKSPLASH OPTIONS

Countertops There’s more to choosing countertops than meets the eye. Laminate countertops have come a long way, so don’t think twice if you like the price. Then again, you can’t go wrong choosing granite or quartz. Keep in mind, you’ll need to choose the edge design: squared, roundover, beveled, or eased. And don’t forget about the backsplash. It’s one of the first things anyone notices when they walk into your kitchen, so go classic or go bold, but go with your heart.

Countertop backsplash

Tile backsplash

Stone backsplash

No backsplash

You’ll need to choose the countertop edge design: squared, roundover, beveled, or eased.

ISLAND CHOICES BACK OF ISLAND

Beadboard or shiplap

Cabinet style

STRUCTURE

None Island

COLOR

Same as cabinets

Different from cabinets

Different countertops on island

EAT LEDGE

Peninsula

STYLE OF SUPPORT LEGS

Islands The island is the focal point of your kitchen, sometimes of your entire home, and the place where

Flush

Raised

Contemporary

people naturally gather. You can make it a peninsula, attached to a wall to add surface area or free-floating. You can consider “waterfall-style,” continuing your countertops with a 90-degree turn down the side, from edge to floor, to give it a modern look. Will you serve meals here? If so, add an eat ledge (raised or flush) and some stools. The back can be crafted in beadboard or shiplap. The island can match the perimeter cabinets’ stain or paint color but it doesn’t have to.

In fact, it can take on the appearance of a separate piece of furniture altogether with a different countertop surface like butcherblock, for instance, and Craftsman-style legs for support.

None

Craftsman

Traditional

The island is the focal point of your kitchen, sometimes of your entire home.

HARDWARE CHOICES HARDWARE TYPE

Pulls

Knobs

HARDWARE STYLE

Modern

Traditional

Farmhouse

HARDWARE FINISH

Hardware Satin nickel? Oil-rubbed bronze? Stylized or simple? This is where you put the finishing touch on your kitchen, giving your cabinets and drawers both character and utility. The knobs and pulls you choose are something you might not notice a lot, but you’ll use them every day.

Don’t overthink it. Hardware is easy to update on a whim. For now, just go with something that feels like it belongs in your kitchen.

Chrome

Satin nickel

Oil-rubbed bronze

Brushed gold/brass

This is where you put the finishing touch on your kitchen.

UPPER CABINET GLASS DOORS

Everything else and the kitchen sink This is your kitchen, so make it what you truly want. Perhaps you’ll go for a vented range over the stovetop for serious cooking, upper cabinet glass doors to show off your fine china, roll out trays for easy access to pots and pans, a walk-in pantry to keep your kitchen wellstocked, or a farmhouse-style sink for that timeless look. This is the time to dream, so dream big. And if you’re having trouble deciding, don’t worry … between our True Design program and our dedicated design team, we’ll help cook up just the right kitchen for you.

OPEN SHELVING

STAGGERED CABINETS

CABINET CROWN MOLDING

VENTED RANGE HOOD

DRAWER BASE CABINETS

TRAY DIVIDER BASE CABINETS

ROLL OUT TRAYS

LAZY SUSAN

TRASH CAN PULLOUT

UTILITY/PANTRY CABINET

WALK-IN PANTRY

FARMHOUSE SINK

YOUR KITCHEN CHECKLIST

Cabinets CABINET FINISH:

Stained

Painted

UPPER & LOWER CABINETS: WALL CABINET HEIGHT:

Same finish To the ceiling

CABINETS ABOVE REFRIGERATOR: CABINET TYPES:

Open space above cabinets

Counter depth

Raised panel

APPLIANCES:

Different finish

Wall cabinet depth

Recessed panel

Microwave above range

Shaker style

Double wall ovens with cooktop

Wall oven & microwave combination

Drawer microwave

Hardware HARDWARE TYPE:

Countertops

HARDWARE STYLE:

COUNTERTOP MATERIAL OPTIONS: EDGE DESIGN:

Pulls

Square

BACKSPLASH OPTIONS:

Laminate Roundover

Countertop backsplash

Granite Bevel

Quartz

HARDWARE FINISH:

Modern Chrome

Knobs

Both

Traditional Satin nickel

Farmhouse Oil-rubbed bronze

Eased Tile backsplash

Stone backsplash

No backsplash

Everything else Islands BACK OF ISLAND: STRUCTURE: COLOR: EAT LEDGE:

Beadboard or shiplap Island

STYLE OF SUPPORT LEGS:

None

Peninsula

Same as cabinets Flush

Cabinet style

Different from cabinets

Raised Contemporary

Different countertops on island

None Traditional

Craftsman

UPPER CABINET GLASS DOORS

ROLL OUT TRAYS

OPEN SHELVING

LAZY SUSAN

STAGGERED CABINETS

TRASH CAN PULLOUT

CABINET CROWN MOLDING

UTILITY/PANTRY CABINET

VENTED RANGE HOOD

WALK-IN PANTRY

DRAWER BASE CABINETS

FARMHOUSE SINK

TRAY DIVIDER BASE CABINETS

Brushed gold/brass

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