A kitchen remodeling project can be tricky and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be a complete challenge. With an interior design expert on your side, you can create the kitchen of your dreams with ease. The experienced staff at Interior Designs in Holmen is there to assist with kitchen ideas, including flooring options, cabinetry, countertops, and backsplashes.

Creating a cohesively-designed kitchen often begins with choosing the appropriate colors. There are many ways to do this, from following current trends to matching your flooring to the countertops or the backsplash.

Here are a few tips to help bring your kitchen design project to fruition:

• Texture: Differing textures in similar hues are a major trend for 2016. For example, a slate gray stone floor tile is a perfect partner for a warm gray granite countertop and a soft gray stone mosaic backsplash.

• Geometry: Typically, geometric patterns appear on backsplashes—rarely do you spot them on floors. But in 2016, this is another trend that has taken over the flooring world. A chevron pattern with sleek tiles, for example, offers an updated take on traditional vinyl tiles, and matches a patterned backsplash well. In this situation, a neutral countertop balances the overall interior design perfectly.

• Colors: A dramatic dark and light color palette can really bring the entire room to life. Not only is it a classic look, but it’s also one that’s easily accessorized with little pops of color. Light-colored countertops are well balanced by an equally light backsplash in a similar color family. A contrasting floor in a dark hue, such as a classic wood tone or a warm ceramic tile, gives the kitchen a sleek, timeless appearance.

• Imperfections: Resist the urge to be completely perfect; small imperfections lend character to your kitchen. For example, a wood that’s not stained identically throughout or that features visible knots can break up the uniformity of your floor. This gives you more leeway when choosing a backsplash and countertop. Maybe your oak wood floors feature deep, dark grains. A dark countertop and backsplash, then, would pull the kitchen’s color palette together.

• Neutrality: While bright, trendy hues are tempting, the focus traditionally remains on neutral colors that are timeless and stylish. Gray in particular is a color that is light enough to open up the entire kitchen and lend it a more open appearance, and is also easy to brighten up with colorful accents. And a gray floor pairs well with everything from a sparkling granite countertop to a jazzy mosaic backsplash.

From providing valuable interior design tips to kitchen ideas perfect for your home, the team at Interior Designs can help you every step of the way. For more information, visit the website or call (608) 526-3386.