Brushed stainless hardware
Brushed stainless has a dull polish that is achieved through friction. Brushed stainless has a slightly softer look compared with bright polished stainless or chrome.
Burl
A burl is a naturally occurring balloon-shaped growth on a tree. When sliced vertically, the burl reveals beautiful concentric circle patterns like “eyes” and swirling grain. Since each burl in unique, furniture or cabinetry made with burled wood will have a somewhat non-uniform appearance.
Butcher block
Butcher block is created from glued sections of wood, created a strong surface that can withstand heavy-duty chopping. Butcher blocks are used for chopping blocks, countertops, table tops, and cutting boards. There are two basic styles of butcher block: end grain and edge grain.
Butler’s Pantry
A pantry is a storage and/or prep area located off the kitchen or as a transition space between the kitchen and dining area. Pantries can house everything from dishes and glassware to food items and can range in size from a small cabinet to a full room.
Casing
Casing is a type of molding that that surrounds the doors of a kitchen or bathroom cabinet. Though its function is primarily decorative, casing can also be used to hide the gap between the jamb of a door and its opening. Casing can also keep doors and windows square to create a more cohesive and appealing design. Casing can be found in a wide variety of styles, such as clamshell, square-edge, colonial and Victorian.
Ceramic tile
Ceramic tiles (porcelian tiles) are often used to cover floors and walls. Porcelain is a type of ceramic tile made from a higher clay and fired at a higher temperature than other ceramic tiles. Porcelain tiles generally have the same color throughout the tile and can be either glazed or unglazed. Some porcelain tiles are made to closely resemble other materials, like wood planks or slabs of marble.
Coffered ceiling
An architectural coffer refers to a series of sunken panels in the shape of a square, rectangle, or octagon in a ceiling, soffit or vault. In home design terms, a coffered ceiling is a framework of overhead beams crossing at different angles to impact texture and elegance to a room.
Contemporary kitchen
Contemporary kitchens can range from minimalist to modern. They generally offer clean, simple lines and sometimes feature dramatic material or finish combinations.
Corbel
A corbel is a decorative triangular piece of wood, metal or stone that was originally designed to support part of the weight of a wall. Today, corbels are most often used as decorative elements under the countertop of a kitchen island or under the hood of a range.
Cremone Bolt
A cremone bolt is a type of cabinet latch comprised of two vertical rods that move up and down via a rack and pinion mechanism. The ends of the rods fit into the top and bottom of the cabinet frame to secure the doors.