A primary reason why so many homeowners in Boulder, CO are attracted to a layered approach is that enables them to make a unique and personal design statement.  The kitchen reflects their dreams, tastes and style.  Layering involves mixing textures, materials and styles.  An example may pair white shaker cabinets with a veined marble top on an island that features midnight blue cabinets.  Using different types and styles of cabinet hardware is another technique to bring different textures to achieve a layered look.  Specifying cabinet doors that are flush to the cabinet frame, commonly referred to as inset doors, is another common approach to create a layered look.

Homeowners in Boulder, CO with larger spaces for kitchens also gravitate toward kitchen designs that feature different cabinet styles.  In a large space, using the same style can be overwhelming and cold.  With open floor plan layouts, a layered approach pays particular attention to the transition from one room to another.  Success is often contingent on consistency of imagery.  Using the same metal finishes on cabinet hardware in the kitchen as lamps or end tables in the living room creates the consistency that homeowners in Boulder, CO expect and deserve.  Consistency can also be achieved in the kitchen by matching accessories with surface materials such as pairing a large wood cutting board and wooden bowls that have the same finish as wood cabinets.