No. 7: More Detailed Ceilings
This sophisticated design has a rustic touch that relies on traditional architectural features paired with sleek contemporary finishes and materials. The rough-hewn barn beam ceiling is beautifully detailed, and although the detail was newly created, it appears as if original to a comfort-worn space. The ceiling is highlighted by cable-strung lighting, which lights the textures and natural intricacies of the rough wood, bringing intimacy to the elongated space. This design feature straddles two trends seen strongly in the competition: detailed ceilings and textures.
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Links:
[1] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition
[2] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-0
[3] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-1
[4] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-2
[5] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-3
[6] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-4
[7] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-6
[8] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-7
[9] http://www.housingzone.com/housingzone/article/top-10-recession-busting-kitchen-and-bath-trends-2011-nkba-design-competition-8