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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Who is the Fairest of them All?

Confluence Kitchen & Bath • August 1, 2022

Most homeowners in Boulder, CO don’t envision placing a mirror in their dream kitchen. Mirrors in kitchens help to increase lighting levels and brightness, add depth and is a cost-effective means to make the space appear larger.

There are multiple options to add mirrored surfaces to a kitchen. A mirrored backsplash behind the range lets home chefs keep an eye on children, pets and other family members when cooking or to converse while entertaining friends without having to look at them face to face.  Using a mirror as a backsplash enables in Boulder, CO to create a joint-free surface.  Mirrors also can be specified in a range of colors that can coordinate with the desired aesthetic that homeowners in Boulder, CO want to achieve.

Placing a mirror behind the sink reflects light which will make the kitchen feel more spacious, open and bright. This is an extremely effective option to make smaller spaces appear and feel larger. 

Mirrors are available in almost any finish and style option that coordinates with the design aesthetic homeowners in Boulder, CO want to achieve. Tinted mirrors compliment modern design. Antique designs enhance a traditional motif.   

Another option is to specify mirrored kitchen cabinets for wall cabinets that help to reflect light and create the impression of a more open, light-filled space. Specifying different finishes also can reduce the amount of care and maintenance needed to keep your mirrored cabinets looking like new. Antique mirror glass hides smudges and fingerprints and adds a touch of sophistication and character.

Other potential mirrored applications for new dream kitchens include reflective pendants, chandeliers and other types of light fixtures, mirrored subway tiles, panels or traditional mirror with a statement-making frame. 

How can a mirrored surface brighten, enlarge and enhance your dream kitchen? Give us a call at 303-443-1339 or make an appointment to visit our showroom at 2460 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302 and let’s discuss if and how mirrors can make your dreams become a reality.

How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • September 5, 2024
Looking for a kitchen redesign in Boulder, CO? It can be quite challenging to know how to get started. With all the different steps involved to make sure that the project is completed on budget and high-quality, it may easily become overwhelming.

How To Leverage Trends to Create a Dream Kitchen and Bath

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • August 8, 2024
Our showroom tracks the most recent remodeling trends for kitchens , baths and remodeling in order to increase the value we provide to homeowners in Boulder, CO.

The Softer Side of Contemporary Kitchen Design

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 29, 2024
Two emerging trends are capturing the attention of homeowners in Boulder, CO looking to create the kitchen of their dreams : soft minimalism and modern organic. These complementary styles are redefining what it means to have a beautiful, functional, and environmentally conscious kitchen. 

What Would You Put in Your Dream Bath?

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 22, 2024
We know that many homeowners in Boulder, CO are fans of the Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The show features world renowned chefs discussing their favorite foods eaten at their favorite restaurants. Asking an expert what they like the best is not the exclusive province of celebrity chefs. Homeowners in Boulder, CO often ask our designers and showroom professionals what are the best things they would put in their primary baths? Here is a partial list of our showroom’s favorite features:

Eurocucina Showcases the Hottest Kitchen Trends in the World

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 15, 2024
Eurocucina is held every other year in Milan, Italy as part of Salone del Mobile one of the largest furniture and design fairs in the world. Eurocucina offers a window into the trends that will dominate kitchen design , materials and products in the years to come. We are pleased to provide homeowners in Boulder, CO with this year’s Eurocucina perspectives and trends dominating design and materials. The trends included:

How to Stretch Kitchen Renovation Budgets

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 8, 2024
How much will it cost to renovate my kitchen ranks among the top questions homeowners in Boulder, CO ask when they come to a showroom. The answer usually is the same, “that depends, because the cost of a kitchen remodel depends on the size of the space, the scope of the project and the design and product decisions made during the planning process. Despite spending weeks and months researching, few homeowners in Boulder, CO have a realistic grasp of the cost of a remodel due to the multiple variables involved or where to start. That’s okay. Designing dream kitchens, specifying products, and managing renovation projects are not skill sets that are easily acquired or often used by homeowners in Boulder, CO. Those functions are professional services that homeowners in Boulder, CO expect and deserve from a professional showroom and talented designer.

Induction Cooking Paves the Wave of the Future

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 5, 2024
Homeowners in Boulder, CO planning to create a dream kitchen are gravitating toward induction cooktops and ranges because of the significant advantages they offer over traditional gas or electric cooking options.

What’s The Value of a Remodel?

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 1, 2024
Popular media and industry publications record ongoing evaluations of the return on investment of a kitchen and bathroom remodel . Recent reports found that homeowners in Boulder, CO can expect to recoup 54% to 71% of the cost of a kitchen remodel when they sell their homes. Homeowners in Boulder, CO could expect to recoup 54% to 63% of the cost of a bathroom remodel.

Cha-Ching: Maximizing Your Return on a Kitchen Renovation

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • March 29, 2024
Renovating your kitchen is one of the best investments homeowners in Boulder, CO can make. A new kitchen adds significant value to your home and makes it more attractive to potential buyers. Most importantly, remodeling your kitchen results in countless cherished memories of family gatherings and quality time with friends – truly priceless experiences.

Choosing the Right Range Hood for Your New Kitchen

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • March 22, 2024
When renovating your kitchen or building a new one, selecting the right range hood is an important decision that in Boulder, CO should not treat like an afterthought. Range hoods serve two vital roles. One is functional and the other is aesthetic. Some homeowners in Boulder, CO capitalize on the opportunity to use the range hood as a focal point in their dream kitchen and have it serve as a reflection of their style. Others like their range hoods to be barely there. The advantage homeowners in Boulder, CO have is that their options are virtually limitless.
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