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Traditional Is Never Old with These Formica® Brand Patterns

03/15/2016 20:25

Keep your traditional kitchen from looking outdated with these great patterns from Formica Corporation.

Some people consider a traditional kitchen to be the most timeless. The quickest way to spruce up your time-honored gem lies at the surface. The worksurface of course. Formica® Brand offers a plethora of selections to spruce up your home.

Light and White

White cabinets work with almost any counter style. Keep it clean and bright with a white counter or add stark contrast without difficulty. For many other options to fit your personality see Formica® Brand’s article on styling your white cabinets.

Woodtones – Light to Medium

While your light oak or maple cabinets suite your needs, you want an affordable replacement for the countertops, which have seen better days. These choices provide a beautiful change to fill your needs.

Woodtones – Dark Wood

Traditional kitchens and dark cherry or mahogany cabinets are synonymous. Dress up your room with the following laminates and IdealEdge®, and your counters will be as sophisticated as the rest of your space. There are plenty more patterns for dark cabinets, so don’t be shy about exploring all options.

Bold and Dark Paint

To dramatically change their traditional setting, many people are using black, dark gray or navy blue paint on cabinets. Contrast this cool palette with a warm wood tone, or light neutral to brighten the space.

From traditional to contemporary, the kitchen is the center of action in most homes. You should delight in this busy hub, whether it is for work or entertainment.

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