Brushed nickel hardware is made from nickel that has been finished by etching with a wire brush or similar tool to impart a textured look. Brushed nickel has a slightly warmer tone compared to high polished stainless or chrome.
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.
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 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.
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.
A high-quality white or blue-grey marble from Italy. Carrara marble is known for its elegant and bright aesthetic and is widely used in countertops and backsplashes in kitchens and bathrooms.
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.
A ventilation system mounted directly to the ceiling above a kitchen island or peninsula cooktop. It helps extract cooking fumes, heat, and smells, keeping the kitchen air clean and fresh.
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.
A chair rail is a molding that runs horizontally around the perimeter of a room, typically at the height of a chair back. Originally designed to protect walls from damage by chairs, it now serves as a decorative element, adding elegance and sophistication to a space.