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Inspiration and Where to Get Countertop Ideas
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Artists and creative types often speak of inspiration coming at unexpected times and places. When it comes to countertop ideas and drawing inspiration, it is one of those mundane categories that make selecting a color challenging. Ideas for countertops can come from multiple sources including magazines, television shows, professional designers, everyday items, industrial products, and from nature. A great place to look for inspiration is magazines. Don't just focus on home magazines and be sure to include other genres where you may spot countertop ideas that are unexpected. We strongly recommend the following magazines to get great ideas:
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Additionally, television offers multiple opportunities to spot incredible countertop ideas in a wide array of home settings. Television can even show you what kitchen and bathroom countertops looked like in different time era's. So if you're looking for a retro 1950's or 1960's look, you can be inspired by the choice of colors shown on your favorite rerun episodes. Television shows can give you a great glimpse of luxurious looks or common, average everyday type of settings. Finally, home improvement shows are now available 24 hours a day on HGTV, DIY Network, and other channels.
Next, consider professional interior designers for inspiration. This can simply mean hiring an interior designer and asking them to do a mock-up of two or three different looks. The designer will bring samples to really help you decide on the available countertop ideas. If this seems boring and takes the fun out of the task of inspiration, ask your designer to come along with him or her to the granite distributor. Some consumers view designers as an asset strictly for the wealthy. The truth is that interior designers are very accessible and can be extremely helpful in the proper pairing of colors, finishes, trim, appliances, and details.
Finally, inspiration can come from daily observations. They may be items you see once in a lifetime or something you've seen on a daily basis. Look to everyday items, industrial products, and nature for countertop ideas. The next time you are at your favorite restaurant, ask the manager if you can take a look at their kitchen. Commercial kitchens are what inspired appliance manufacturers to create stainless steel appliances for the masses. Countertop ideas can also come from industrial products. Look to blenders, hand mixers, silverware, glasses, dinnerware plates, and other items that will end up in your kitchen. The color choices from these products can be incorporated in the design of your kitchen or bathroom. Be sure to look to nature for inspiration as well. Since most countertops are a natural material, you can find inviting tones that you find interesting. Nature offers sharp colors typically in safe and muted tones. If you think the blue color you've selected is too strong, nature can be an excellent point of reference. Inspiration for countertop ideas can be found everywhere. Most importantly, listen to your gut reaction as you go through this exercise. You will know immediately that you have found inspiration when you find yourself saying "Wow! I love this".
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