A Fall-Inspired Kitchen

Fri Oct 14 2016

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“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.” - Sarah Addison Allen

Fall is an exciting time as it commences the entire holiday season. As the weather gets cooler, the anticipation of sipping hot apple cider, cuddling around the fireplace, and eating favorite comfort foods gets stronger. There is nothing like the feeling autumn brings every year, from crisp mornings and snuggly coats to warm bread baking in the oven. It is a time for reminiscing over holiday memories and family traditions while creating new ones. Taking note of these tender qualities, we complied the following tips to produce all the feels in your kitchen that Fall brings every year.

Add Warmth To counter the Fall cool weather, we always focus on warmth during this season. Think Fall foliage of orange and red leaves and pumpkin patches, fluffy blankets and soft socks, and the heat of an evening bonfire. Warmth can be brought out through the wood species, finish, or paint of your cabinets. Choose warm-toned species like maple, oak, cherry and pair them with finishes or paints, such as like cinnamon, chestnut, and butternut. Match your cabinets to a solid butcher block to add rich, cozy tones. You can even get warmth from your appliances by selecting stainless steel alternatives, such as GE's Slate collection.

Accommodate Your Guests The cooler months are a time for hosting family and friends for the Holidays and/or good food. A Fall-inspired kitchen houses guests with proper seating for entertaining. Accommodate your loved ones while cooking up your Holiday favorites with seating provided by a kitchen island, breakfast bar, and banquet seating.

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Appliances For Entertaining One of the best parts of the Holiday season is the food and drink. Whether you're mixing pumpkin cocktails or baking a Thanksgiving feasts, the Fall kitchen is well-equipped with the latest in appliance technology for storing foods at ideal temps and humidity, baking with steam convection for the perfectly browned, moist Turkey, even washing the dishes until they shine.

Relaxed & Casual Living Fall is a time for sleeping in, cuddling on the couch, or snuggling by a fireplace. In essence, it's a time for casual relaxing. Create relaxing, casual elegance in the kitchen with an eclectic mix of materials and styles, such as wood trim, brushed metals, a crystal chandelier, vibrant pops of color, or even a farmhouse sink. This gives your space a comfortable, livable vibe to make yourself and guests feel at home.