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No stuffy or dated rooms here.
Contemporary kitchens, cabinetry with clean lines, slab doors and minimalist designs have reigned supreme for quite some time. However, a more traditional look is making a comeback. And this doesn’t mean country-themed wallpaper or formal rooms with over-the-top ornate elements.“More people are craving something a little more charming. A look that is fresh and modern, but pays homage to traditional style.” says Julie Johnstone, who manages the Product Development department at Merit Kitchens Cabinetry in British Columbia.With so many beautiful older homes on the West Coast you can achieve this style quite easily and naturally. Merit Kitchens’ key design techniques will help create a space that is sophisticated, modern and comfortable, yet still true to a traditional character home.Read full story here.
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