--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Christina Temple (2) description: A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. (2) --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## Christina Temple ### Recent Posts ## [Home Design Style 101](https://info.neals.com/home-design-style-101) Posted by [Christina Temple](https://info.neals.com/author/christina-temple) on Tue, Jan 12, 2021 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/47180_01b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/home-design-style-101) Knowing what style your home is and what style you prefer is an asset when it comes to working with a designer for a remodel. Taking a little time to narrow your style preferences down can greatly help streamline what products, materials and other options make sense for your project. If you can go into your remodel with some confidence about the styles you like and want, it will vastly improve how quickly your designer can help find the products and layouts that work for you. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/home-design-style-101) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/home-design-style-101#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas) ## [3 Things to Consider When Choosing Kitchen Cabinet Doors](https://info.neals.com/3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-kitchen-cabinet-doors) Posted by [Christina Temple](https://info.neals.com/author/christina-temple) on Mon, Oct 12, 2020 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/47180_02b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-kitchen-cabinet-doors) The style of cabinet door used in your [kitchen](https://neals.com/kitchen-remodeling/) is unquestionably the most important design feature. Door style and color set the tone for the space, and provide the backdrop to the unique elements that make one kitchen different from the next. Cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and appliance panels create the core of the kitchen’s visual look. With all the options for the form and style of the door, color, finish, and extra details, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. To help you stay on track, we’ve outlined the three key points to consider when selecting cabinet doors that suit you, your home, and your needs. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-kitchen-cabinet-doors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-kitchen-cabinet-doors#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens) ## [6 Traditional Design Elements for Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/6-traditional-design-elements-for-kitchens) Posted by [Christina Temple](https://info.neals.com/author/christina-temple) on Mon, Jul 20, 2020 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/46109_01b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/6-traditional-design-elements-for-kitchens) Traditional-style kitchens are typically considered formal, sophisticated and classic. Traditional design incorporates architectural features from European, Mexican, and Colonial American traditions. Elegant craftsmanship, embellishments and refined details are important. If you love the look of a traditional home, here are six traditional design elements for kitchens to consider as you [plan your kitchen remodeling project](https://info.neals.com/homeowners-guide-to-kitchen-remodeling). [Read More](https://info.neals.com/6-traditional-design-elements-for-kitchens) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/6-traditional-design-elements-for-kitchens#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens) ## [Mixing Cabinet Colors in the Kitchen](https://info.neals.com/mixing-cabinet-colors-in-the-kitchen) Posted by [Christina Temple](https://info.neals.com/author/christina-temple) on Mon, May 11, 2020 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/Islands/47015_03b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/mixing-cabinet-colors-in-the-kitchen) Over the past decade, we've seen a major shift in the way kitchen designers and homeowners consider [color options for cabinets](https://info.neals.com/4-color-trends-to-consider-for-your-kitchen-cabinetry) and countertops. In the past, the standard design choice was to select a single cabinet color and pair it with a single countertop color. Now, however, we're seeing the use of multiple cabinet door colors across the kitchen paired often with two different counter materials as a common design style. By using two or more cabinetry colors, homeowners are also able to include more than one cabinet style or play with different preferences, which gives the kitchen a more unique personality. Mixing colors creates a design story that is more complex even as all the elements mix together for a seamless look. Here, we review the most common combinations seen in our [Cincinnati kitchen remodels](https://neals.com/kitchen-remodeling/). 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