Parade of Homes | Spring 2017

Hot in the kitchen Cont’d from page 112

Lighting trends are also evolving. While dropped pendant fixtures and chandeliers still add welcome wow- factor to a room, rope lights under cabinets (and in toe kick areas, and even drawers) provide an even crisper, more contemporary look. At ground level, Cyr says customers are leaning toward the rustic, rough- hewn look of grainy woods — or wood lookalikes, if the real thing is out of their price range. Budget should be a key factor in any major design choice, she adds, right up there with the existing look and layout of the house. And while it’s easy enough to incorporate emerg- ing design trends in brand new homes, it’s trickier — but every bit as rewarding — to do so in older residences.

Signature Homes — 23 Del Monica Road

Dropped pendant fixtures and chandeliers still add welcome wow-factor to a room.

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