When I started working for my dad we
    were remodeling kitchens that had metal
    cabinets and wall hung sinks with one
    round light in the middle of the room. The
    typical floor covering was linoleum! Nicer
    kitchens may have had metal or plastic
    wall tile. We replaced them with
    "modern" kitchens with dark stained
    birch cabinets, pumpkin colored slate
    Formica counter tops, brick pattern sheet
    floors and light up grid ceilings. It reminds
    me of a picture that I have somewhere of
    me in a blue leisure suit. Everything is a
    product of its times. I've been around
    long enough to be able to tear out the
    types of kitchens and replace them with
    nice "modern" kitchens. I hope that these
    are more timeless than the ones we
    installed in the 70"s. I think that will be the
    case. There are so many material
    choices now! It can drive you a little crazy
    during the planning stages but results in
    projects that really reflect the tastes of the
    homeowner. I think light is really
    important. Natural light, general overall
    lighting, task lighting and accent lighting
    should combine to make a kitchen
    pleasant to be in and make working in it
    a easy. Good function never goes out of
    style! Here are some pictures of some of
    the kitchens that I have built over the past
    couple of years.
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