Kitchen Appliance Packages

Laundry Pairs

Washers

Dryers

Laundry Centers

Washer Dryer Combos

Commercial Laundry

Laundry Accessories & Cleaners

Laundry

French Door Refrigerators

Side-by-Side Refrigerators

Top Freezer Refrigerators

Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

Built-In Refrigerators

Counter Depth Refrigerators

Freezerless Refrigerators

Column Refrigerators

Under The Counter Refrigerators

Beverage Centers

Wine Coolers

Refrigerator Drawers

Freezers

Ice Makers

Refrigeration Accessories & Cleaners

Refrigeration

Ranges

Cooktops

Microwaves

Wall Ovens

Range Hoods

Cooking Accessories & Cleaners

Cooking

Built-In Dishwashers

Portable Dishwashers

Dishwasher Accessories & Cleaners

Dishwashers

BBQ Grills & Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Kitchen

Garage Organization

Outdoor

Garbage Disposals

Trash Compactors

Vacuum & Floor Care

Other Appliances

Bakeware

Cookware

Cutting Boards

Cooks Tools & Gadgets

Cleaning & Storage

Housewares

Commercial Appliances

Appliances

Whirlpool

Maytag

Electrolux

Monogram

Tour an inspiring Quad Cities kitchen from Village Home Stores a custom Taj Mahal quartzite range hood.

<p>Friends, we wanted to share one last kitchen feature with you within the calendar year and then add another post about what is trending for kitchens and bath into 2026&hellip; then we got the green light to go photograph this kitchen in Bettendorf Iowa and realized that it could check both of those boxes! Let&rsquo;s have a look around this inspiring kitchen design we worked on with Aspen Homes of the Quad Cities.</p>
<h2>Quad Cities Kitchen Design That Captures 2026 Trends</h2>
<p><img alt="village home stores kitchen design with white oak island, accessible beige cabinets, and shade green built in area and taj mahal quartzite surfaces and range hood" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_village-home-stores-kitchen_01.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>There is so much to unpack in this incredible new home kitchen and a LOT of trends that deserve some attention if you are considering a kitchen design in the coming months or even years. Truth is, trends linger a lot longer in our industry because we are talking about permanent decisions and investments in your home, not just accessories or d&eacute;cor. Before we dive into the details of this Quad Cities kitchen design, know that any one of these concepts or materials can be something to inspire your own project with us. A new kitchen or bathroom is not something that you replace often, so trends in our industry come from very deliberate and savvy decision making.</p>
<p>These design and material choices are made between you, your team at Village Home Stores, and your contractor or builder if you are working with one. </p>
<h2>Accessible Beige Cabinetry and Strong Supporting Accents</h2>
<p>Still offering that main character energy in 2026 is a &ldquo;not-quite-white&rdquo; cabinet paint. That is the nickname we gave this category last year for new-neutral painted cabinet finishes in the white and off-white family. Our bestselling option in this realm by a huge margin is the Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige paint. We can now get this painted cabinet finish from most of our cabinet lines, and it is such a stylish main cabinet finish for your project. The perimeter cabinetry in this kitchen feature is from our Wynnbrooke Cabinetry line in their Denali door and that &ldquo;Accessible Beige&rdquo; paint. </p>
<p><img alt="accessible beige kitchen cabinets with taj mahal quartzite countertops and custom range hood" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_accessible-beige-kitchen-cabinets_02.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Because it is not a stark white paint, you can safely pair it with bright white paint elsewhere and it leaves enough contrast that you end up with a result that serves intentional choice, not a mismatched mistake. If you are planning on including white wall paint, trim, or other elements then consider Accessible Beige or another not-quite-white option from our lineup.</p>
<h2>Oak Cabinetry </h2>
<p>Guess what wood species is still fully seated for the coming years? Oak! Oak woods have been trending for the past few years, and they are gaining nothing but momentum with even more stain options arriving from our cabinetry AND flooring vendors. While the trend began with just light airy natural stains, we are also designing with more medium and moody-medium stained oak finishes. We are even seeing some oak flooring and cabinet styles that could be considered &ldquo;golden&rdquo; oak. Is this a blast from the 80&rsquo;s and 90&rsquo;s past? Yes! Keep an eye out for oak stains to start to show up in your feeds that are warmer and more golden as well as medium-cool options that keep things light but showcase the grain of the wood. </p>
<p><img alt="light oak kitchen island in white oak sand with waterfall taj mahal countertops and green painted cabinets in the background" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_light-oak-kitchen-island_03.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>This featured kitchen keeps things bright and airy with Wynnbrooke&rsquo;s bestselling White Oak &ldquo;Sand&rdquo; stain in that same Denali door for the kitchen island cabinetry and back paneling. We love that this kitchen includes three cabinet finishes. The White Oak adds warmth to the space and pairs so well with the quartzite countertops that wrap around the island. </p>
<h2>Moody Painted Cabinet Accents </h2>
<p>You know we always must chime in this time of year and remind you that it is always acceptable and encouraged to include some color in your cabinetry. Yes, cabinets are a more permanent investment, but a painted cabinet finishes can truly read neutral once in place. We do still include a lot of painted blue finishes for kitchen and bath projects but this year we have seen more greens pop up in our projects. And a painted green cabinet can make an incredible statement!</p>
<p><img alt="shade grown green painted cabinetry in kitchen with wall to wall appliance garages" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_shade-grown-green-paint_04.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>All our cabinet lines at Village Home Stores have launched new painted green finish options and this new home kitchen includes one that is sure to prompt a lot of screenshots and saves. The &ldquo;Shade Grown&rdquo; painted green is a stunning cabinet finish and looks great paired with all metal hardware accents. Our favorite combination is a deep moody green cabinet and brass hardware shown here. This Bettendorf kitchen includes cabinet hardware in a variety of sizes from our Emtek line. Emtek&rsquo;s Select Transitional handles are paired with Paxton knobs on some of the doors all in the Satin Brass finish. </p>
<h2>Custom Stone Range Hood</h2>
<p>Even with that wall of bold green cabinetry, the main focal point of this kitchen is the statement made with stone. Taj Mahal Quartzite has been installed throughout the kitchen for the countertops, backsplash, waterfalling island top, and even the range hood! This stone installation is hypnotizing and breathtaking to see in person. </p>
<p><img alt="kitchen with taj mahal quartzite countertops, backsplash and custom range hood installed in a village home stores kitchen in the quad cities" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_taj-mahal-quartzite-kitchen_05.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>This Quartzite Taj Mahal material is mined from Brazil, and the natural patterns and layers of textures and tones tell quite a story. It is so easy to get lost in it just staring at any surface in this kitchen. The slabs for this project were selected locally at Epic Stone in Davenport, Iowa and we had Robertsons Manufacturing template, fabricate, and install this kitchen for Aspen Homes. The process to build a safe and secure statement hood was intense but we are so thankful to work with this fab shop to get this finished look. </p>
<p><img alt="taj mahal quartzite range hood installed in a village home stores kitchen in the quad cities fabricated by robertsons" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_quartzite-range-hood_06.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<h2>Tour This Kitchen in Under a Minute</h2>
<p>We can&rsquo;t share only photos of this amazing kitchen design you have to see it in more detail. Take a quiet quick tour of the space in under a minute here:</p>
<p><iframe class="dsg-block-1-youtube-video" title=“Accessible Beige and Taj Mahal Quartzite Kitchen” src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gCvLzdSwAi0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Pretty gorgeous right? So much inspiration packed into one kitchen. Don&rsquo;t worry, we will be sharing a bunch of content from this kitchen on all our social channels so you can save, share, and discuss with our team what grabs your attention. </p>
<h2>Lighting That Goes from Day to Night</h2>
<p>Anyone else remember entire magazine spreads and fashion storytelling that told us we would need to &ldquo;take a look from day to night&rdquo; in our adult life? That isn&rsquo;t exactly a relatable skill needed now that we are all settled into adulthood but reader, I think if that all the time when I visit our Village kitchens. Normally we are stopping by in the daytime, and sometimes I don&rsquo;t even have to turn on the &ldquo;big light&rdquo; or even the secondary lighting to capture the space. But the lighting selections still make a statement and add to the space whether they are off or on. That is why it&rsquo;s important to invest in great lighting that has great shape and texture for the whole look. </p>
<p><img alt="cement look Elliot visual comfort kitchen pendant lighting installed above a white oak kitchen island" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_cement-kitchen-pendants_07.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Why choose your lighting for its shape and texture? It&rsquo;s just for lighting your room, right?... right? Real talk, it isn&rsquo;t. Yes, your kitchen island lighting will provide light for that island, but so will an entire layout of can lighting, perimeter undercabinet lighting, and surrounding spaces. Plus let&rsquo;s not forget that so much of the time spent in an open concept kitchen will include daylight hours when you may not need to turn on the lights if there is enough sunlight pouring in. This is the case for both our new home and remodel customers. Most complete remodels in kitchens include a plan for adding more overheard lighting in the form of recess cans, and any new home will already include this layer of lighting on your plan. So, choose decorative lighting that grabs your attention and truly adds to the overall design no matter if the light is off or on. This kitchen includes a pair of &ldquo;Elliot&rdquo; pendant lights from our Visual Comfort line, and they look great any time of day. See them features in this other Quad Cities kitchen <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/blog/thick-countertop-upgrade"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">we shared recently here</span></a>. </p>
<h2>Full Coverage Cabinetry</h2>
<p>Of course, there is a continued demand for cabinetry that extends all the way to the ceiling in the kitchen. It is important to mention this among our list of trends because even though it is assumed to be a desire for most of our clients, you do need to be conscious that your cabinet budget needs to reflect an allowance for this added storage space along the perimeter of your kitchen. You are essentially investing in another stacked layer of wall cabinetry and there will be some added cost to that choice. The great news is that this top region of cabinets is usually just cabinet boxes and doors to be purchased, we don&rsquo;t often add any other special inserts or drawer boxes up there because the area will only be accessed with a stepladder and not an everyday area to access. </p>
<p><img alt="kitchen cabinets in a quad cities home with accessible beige white oak sand and shade grown green painted cabinets shown" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities/OART1_kitchen-cabinets-quad-cities_08.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>It is also important to remember to have a discussion with your designer at Village Home Stores about how you will marry the cabinets to the ceiling. You want to make sure that you have a plan in place for crown molding here and discuss it with whomever is installing your cabinetry and trim. Our remodeling customers also need to understand that many times we will suggest a staked molding option that can help forgive the ceiling dimensions that may change from one side of the wall to the other. Even in new homes, we can see ceiling heights be inconsistent once we reach the final install. </p>
<h2>Start Designing Your Own Kitchen With Us</h2>
<p>This kitchen doesn&rsquo;t include every 2026 trend we planned on spotlighting, but it sure does scratch a lot of those itches and emphasizes some general categories to consider when budgeting and planning for your own kitchen design with us. We sold the products and created renderings of the finished spaces for this family so they could see the vision, and we were still delighted at how it all turned out when we saw it in person. We couldn&rsquo;t believe how gorgeous this new home was when we stopped by and are so thankful we had a chance to share the kitchen with you here. We want to once again thank <a href="https://www.aspenwindmiller.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Aspen Homes and Windmiller Design Build</span></a> for all their business over the years. While we can&rsquo;t have a chance to stop by all of them before moving day, we are so grateful we were able to showcase this one. We know it will inspire many others. Ready to start planning your own kitchen or bath with our team? If you are planning on building or remodeling in the Geneseo or Quad Cities area, your first step is to reach out for an appointment. You can call us at (309) 944-1344, use the webchat here on our site, or complete <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/kitchen-and-bath-cabinetry-and-design"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">this short form online</span></a> and a member of our team will be in touch.</p>
<style>
.dsg-block-1-youtube-video { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 30rem; 
}
</style>

Quad Cities Kitchen Design with Custom Taj Mahal Range Hood

New home kitchen design including painted white cabinets, a white oak island, and hidden walk in pantry used for home bar.

<p>We love a bright and airy kitchen design and this featured space is exactly that. We recently shared the <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/blog/primary-bathroom-and-laundry"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">primary bathroom suite with connected laundry room</span></a> here on the blog. Y&rsquo;all went nuts online for those spaces so we wanted to also give you a good look around the open concept kitchen in that same home because it is one of the most beautiful and functional new home layouts that we have delivered this year. </p>
<h2>Painted White and White Oak Kitchen Design</h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s begin with the finishes in this open concept kitchen design for Hazelwood Homes. We used a combination of two cabinet finishes and cabinet brands. That seems to be a common thing with our featured kitchens this year doesn&rsquo;t it? Many of our recent projects have combined two cabinet lines from Village Home Stores. This is another perfect example of why you should work with a kitchen design center for your project. Our team can help find exactly the right styles and finishes for you. We can sort through your inspiration images and videos and translate them into something like this&hellip;</p>
<p><img alt="wide shot of open concept kitchen design by village home stores with great room and dining room nearby" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_village-home-stores-kitchen_1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Because sometimes getting the exact right balance for finishes means pulling from our entire toolbox in the showroom. Honestly, we love it when we can deliver a finished vision like this for our remodel and new home customers. The main perimeter cabinetry in the kitchen is from our full-access Wynnbrooke Cabinety line. This is a frameless cabinet line which allows you full shelf space for the cabinet interiors and a wide selection of doors and finishes to choose from. This kitchen in Mineral, IL features the Denali door in a painted Frost finish. </p>
<p><img alt="white cabinet and white oak kitchen island design in new home" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_white-and-light-oak-kitchen_2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The kitchen design includes a long main wall of cabinetry with the cooking center at the center. The return wall of the L-shape on the design is home to the refrigerator and pantry entrance. The kitchen island is designed and installed using our Dura Supreme Cabinetry line. This is the Bria Homestead door in a Quarter Sawn White Oak and Coriander stain.</p>
<p><img alt="images of inside and outside view of white oak kitchen island design with stainless microwave drawer and seating on back side" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_white-oak-kitchen-island_3.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The inside of the kitchen island that faces the kitchen includes the kitchen sink, dishwasher, pull-out wastebasket cabinet, and a KitchenAid microwave drawer unit. We love the fact that KitchenAid now offers this sleek solution for microwaves in our projects. Customers of all ages appreciate the ease of loading and unloading items and the look is great. </p>
<p><img alt="white cabinet kitchen design by village home stores with large island and clear glass pendant lights" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_village-home-stores_4.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The countertop surfaces in the kitchen and pantry area are from our MSI Q Quartz line. This marble look surface is the Calacatta Miragio design. Elements Naples series handle hardware in Satin Bronze is installed throughout. </p>
<h2>Take a Video Tour of the Kitchen Design</h2>
<p>This Frost White and White Oak kitchen design includes a hidden pantry bar and back door drop zone too. Take a quick video tour of the spaces by pressing play below.</p>
<p><iframe class="dsg-block-1-youtube-video" title=“Painted White and White Oak Kitchen Design Tour in New Home” src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wNACZQkQ-Ds" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>That pantry area is amazing right?!? Imagine having that versatile space just steps away from the kitchen and the option to leave the doors open or close it off from guests. </p>
<h2>Hidden Pantry as Home Bar Area</h2>
<p>Why would you want to have a hidden pantry layout in your kitchen? Well, the pantry part of that answer is obvious. More storage is always a good idea. But the hidden element of a walk-in pantry front allows you to give the illusion of a standard pantry as part of the kitchen layout&hellip; with a big secret behind the doors. And how you use that space is totally up to you. </p>
<p><img alt="collage of hidden kitchen bar area images including view of inside trimmed out and full bar width of wall behind the pantry doors" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_hidden-kitchen-bar_5.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>In this home we included a stylish bar setup using our Koch Classic line of cabinetry in their Savannah door and a Black Paint. Shelving in the same White Oak Coriander stain was ordered to match the kitchen island outside of the pantry area. What we love about this design is that over the years (and even throughout each year) this space can be used in a number of ways. Need to keep trays of extra food or drinks within reach but off the counter? Use this long span of countertop. Want to stash away the birthday cake or gifts out of sight from someone? Use this area. Right now, it is set up as a bar area and coffee bar station and it looks amazing. </p>
<p><img alt=" vinyl plank flooring shown in kitchen and looking into walk in pantry area" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_vinyl-plank-flooring_6.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Open concept kitchen and great room layouts in new homes allow homeowners the chance to install one consistent flooring surface in many areas. This keeps the overall flow of a home smooth and makes cleanup so much easier. The kitchen, pantry, foyer, office, great room, laundry room, primary bedroom, mud room, hallways and other bathrooms all use the same floating laminate flooring surface. This is TimberCORE Sequoia from our Paramount Floors line. </p>
<h2>Maytag Kitchen Appliances</h2>
<p>This family chose an appliance suite for the kitchen that is ready to get to work for them and maintain dependable performance in the years to come. The island includes a KitchenAid microwave in a stainless steel and the remaining appliances are Maytag units. </p>
<p><img alt="maytag French door stainless steel refrigerator shown built into wall recess with cabinet above and pantry doors to right" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_maytag-french-door-fridge_7.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The refrigerator in this kitchen is a 36&rdquo; wide French door unit that has been recessed into the wall by the builder for a great flush look. Communicating with your kitchen designer and appliance vendor allows us to tighten up the cabinetry and trim around your fridge and give a very custom look. If you live in the country, like these homeowners do, you know that sometimes by the time you finally get home from a grocery run&hellip; your items are already losing their temperature quickly. That is why the Max Cool setting <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/product/maytag-36-in-250-cu-ft-fingerprint-resistant-stainless-steel-french-door-refrigerator-mrff4136rz-1501367"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">on this unit</span></a> can be so helpful. Once you load everything inside you can select this option and for the next 24 hours your fridge will drop that temperature to a low setting to get everything back to the proper levels. </p>
<p><img alt="kitchen range with decorative painted wood range hood cabinet above and stainless steel insert shown in inset image" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_wood-range-hood-with-insert_8.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The cooking zone of this design is a great setup. Plenty of landing space and storage on each side of the range and the kitchen sink just behind you. Above the cooktop we included a decorative wood range hood in the same painted Frost finish. If you look at the image above, you will see an image inset showing the underside of that range hood with the Broan 500 CFM stainless insert inside for ventilation. The Maytag gas range in this kitchen is the MVP of the meal prep. The gas cooktop includes a long oval 5th burner perfect for griddle pans and the oven below includes True Convection.</p>
<p><img alt="maytag gas range in stainless steel shown with door open and cast iron pan inside oven" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_maytag-gas-range_9.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>What the heck does True Convection mean? Well, the short answer is consistent heat in the oven cavity so you can use every bit or rack space if needed. The long answer is true convection added a heating element WITH the convection fan at the back. This gives you consistent heat throughout keeping air moving top to bottom and side to side. That also means <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/product/maytag-30-fingerprint-resistant-stainless-steel-slide-in-gas-range-ms8800pz-1362805"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">this baby preheats FAST</span></a>! So, for Thanksgiving in a few weeks, this oven can be filled to capacity and the fan at the back will help keep air moving around it all. This unit also can use that heated fan at the back for easy-to-use Air Fry settings. </p>
<h2>Open Concept Kitchen Lighting</h2>
<p>We love an open concept kitchen plan. With everything in view, you need to be sure your lighting selections all vibe well together. This entire new home from Hazelwood includes a full lighting package from Village Home Stores. The dining room fixture is a stylish blend of black stained wood and a Matte Brass finish. This is the Finn 6-light chandelier from our&nbsp;Capital lighting line.</p>
<p><img alt="collage of images with open kitchen lighting including glass pendants above island and black and brass dining room light " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_open-kitchen-lighting_10.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The kitchen island pendants that were selected help to illuminate the space but keep things light and airy. A pair of cone glass pendants named Kate are from our Visual Comfort line. </p>
<p><img alt="glass kitchen pendant lights hanging above kitchen island in white painted kitchen" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_glass-kitchen-lights_11.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>There is amazing lighting throughout this new home and because these clients took advantage of our new home bundle program, they were able to receive credit for about HALF of their lighting invoice! To learn more about this program <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/lighting"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit this page on our website</span></a> and connect with a member of our lighting team today. </p>
<h2>Mudroom off the Kitchen in New Home</h2>
<p>Just steps away from this centralized kitchen layout is the back door entrance for the household. Here we have included an extension of the kitchen cabinetry that looks great and keeps the home organized from clutter before it even enters the kitchen. The same White Frost paint is applied to cabinets from our Koch Cabinetry line in the Savannah door (same style as the pantry/bar area). Birch Almond-stained wooden tops have been custom ordered and installed for the counters and bench seat. There is a small landing space and a bench locker area in this room that are both featured in the video tour above. </p>
<p><img alt="mudroom bench area shown just off of kitchen design in new home" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-and-white-oak-kitchen-with-hidden-bar/OART1_mudroom-off-kitchen_12.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Want to see more of this space and the kitchen around the corner? We posted a full album of photos from this home <a href="https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frost-white-and-white-oak-kitchen-design-with-hidden-bar-pantry-pj-vj~7699333"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span></a> on our Houzz portfolio. The selections and styling of this home all turned out so great, and we are thrilled for the family that gets to come home to these spaces every day.</p>
<h2>Make an Appointment for Your New Kitchen Design</h2>
<p>Are you ready to get started on your own dream kitchen design? The expert team at Village Home Stores is ready to get to work for you. Browse all of our cabinetry brands and complete a short form <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/kitchen-and-bath-cabinetry-and-design"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here on our website</span></a> and a member of our design team will be in touch. If you are remodeling or building a home soon we are your regional experts in all of the departments that we offer. Cabinetry, countertops, lighting, appliances, flooring, wall surfaces, and window treatments. Shop them all from one convenient location with a team of experts we curate for your project needs. We can&rsquo;t wait to hear what you are working on and find out how Village can help. You can also call us at (309) 944-1344 or stop by and see us at our showroom at 105 S State Geneseo, IL 61254. Appointments are recommended.</p>
<style>
.dsg-block-1-youtube-video { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 30rem; 
}
</style>

White and White Oak Kitchen with Hidden Pantry Bar

White Oak and Black cabinet kitchen design in modern split-foyer home from BuiltQC. Cabinetry and hardware by Village Home Stores

<p>Check out this handsome open concept kitchen design in a modern split-foyer home from BuiltQC. This home is located on the Iowa side of the Quad Cities and is packed with amazing style and a great layout. Village Home Stores sourced the cabinetry and hardware for this new home, and we are excited to show you around this kitchen.</p>
<p><img alt="great room kitchen design with dark beam ceiling and white oak and black cabinet finishes" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_great-room-kitchen-design_1.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The kitchen includes one main wall of cabinetry and a large island centered in front of it. The great room on the top level of the split-foyer is flooded with amazing natural light during the daytime.</p>
<p><img alt="builtqc kitchen design from Village Home Stores with main wall of cabinetry and large island with waterfall counters" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_builtqc-kitchen_2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<h2>White Oak and Black Combination Finish Kitchen</h2>
<p>This kitchen is installed using our Koch Classic Cabinetry line in the flat-panel shaker style Savannah door and a combination of White oak Wheat and Black painted finishes. We love the warmth that this wood tone brings to the kitchen. The combination of finishes can lean Midcentury Modern, Minimalist, or even Modern depending on how it is styled.</p>
<p><img alt="view of kitchen cabinets from floor with black painted cabinets and white oak wheat-stained light wood cabinets" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_white-oak-wheat-stain_3.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The hardware for the kitchen is also a combination of contrasting finishes. Jeffrey Alexander Gibson series handles are installed in a combination of Matte Black and Satin Bronze finishes. You can see in the image below that the Satin Bronze is on the black cabinetry, and Matte Black is installed on the White Oak Cabinets.</p>
<p><img alt="white oak and black cabinets with handle hardware in bronze and matte black" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_white-oak-and-black-cabinets_4.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<h2>Balancing Accent Finishes</h2>
<p>The Black cabinet accents are so well balanced in this design. Not only are they spaced out in a rhythm that is visually balanced, but the height on each end is symmetrical as well.</p>
<p><img alt="Koch cabinets in white oak wheat stain with black painted cabinet accents from Village Home Stores" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_koch-cabinets-village-home-stores_5.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The tall Black accent cabinets bookend the main wall and there is an accent cabinet above the cooktop at the center of the wall. On the right end is a refrigerator surround design that includes a deep cabinet above the fridge and a tall end panel on the left side.</p>
<p><img alt="kitchen design with tall black wall oven cabinet fit for built in microwave at eye level" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_tall-microwave-cabinet_6.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>The left end is visually anchored with a tall built in wall oven cabinet fit with a microwave unit installed at eye level. We love how this builder paid extra attention to the cabinet moldings with the accent colors. The toekick and crown molding each transition to the contrasting finishes when the cabinets do. The finished look is precise, focused, and high-end.</p>
<h2>Take a Quick Video Tour</h2>
<p>Press play below to take a quick video tour of the kitchen design.</p>
<p><iframe class="dsg-block-1-youtube-video" title=“White Oak Wheat and Black Cabinet Quad Cities Kitchen Tour” src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lOHgD2vqYqc" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Want to see more from this kitchen? We posted a full album of images <a href="https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-oak-and-black-split-foyer-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~7732975"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here over on our Houzz portfolio online</span></a>. We also have more features from it posted across our social media pages. You can follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/villagehomestores/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Instagram here</span></a> or on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@villagehomestores"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TikTok here</span></a>. Want to learn more about the builder BuiltQC? <a href="https://www.builtqc.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check out their website here.</span></a></p>
<h2>Let&rsquo;s Get Started on Your Kitchen Design</h2>
<p><img alt="kitchen design with large base cabinet drawers shown open on each side of range" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_white-oak-wheat-and-black-kitchen/OART1_base-cabinet-drawers_7.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Ready to step out of the research phase and enter the design phase with an expert team excited to get to work for you? The kitchen design team at Village Home Stores is ready to connect and chat with you about our products and process. No matter what size of a project you are dreaming up in the Quad Cities area, your first step is the same. Make an appointment with a designer at Village. You can use the chat feature right here on the blog or complete <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/kitchen-and-bath-cabinetry-and-design"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">this short form online</span></a> and a member of our team will be in touch. You can also call the showroom at (309) 944-1344 we are open M-F 9am-5pm and Saturdays from 9am-noon or by appointment. While we can allow clients to walk in and browse the showroom, kitchen and bath design appointments are recommended so you can be sure we have someone available to answer any questions you may have. We can&rsquo;t wait to meet you and hear about the project you are dreaming up.</p>
<style>
.dsg-block-1-youtube-video { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 30rem; 
}
</style>

Quad Cities Kitchen Fit with White Oak Wheat and Black Cabinets

Learn about the option to include a 3 inch thick countertop in your kitchen or bathroom design from Village Home Stores.

<p>We recently worked with Windmiller Design Build on their newest model home/office in Bettendorf, Iowa and WOW this home is stunning. We were so excited to be able to source the incredible lighting selections and quartz countertop surfaces for this Quad Cities home. The kitchen includes a thickness upgrade on the countertops that is worth noting and we wanted to answer a few questions for you about it here to help inspire your own projects with us.</p>
<h2>Calacatta Viraldi Quartz</h2>
<p><img alt="village home stores kitchen design with large island and thick quartz top with two cement look pendant lights and beamed ceiling in a model home built by windmiller design build" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_thick-countertop-upgrade/OART_village-home-stores-windmiller-model_1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Before we dive into the main detail this article is about, we don&rsquo;t want to miss out on an opportunity to showcase the Quartz surface selected for the kitchen because it deserves the spotlight. This is a Q Quartz engineered surface from our MSI line and the design is named Calacatta Viraldi. It has been expertly templated, fabricated, and installed by our friends from Surface Resource. Surface has been installing stone tops for Village Home Stores customers for decades and we are confident in the work they do for our customers.</p>
<p><img alt="photo of kitchen island top in calacatta viraldi design with 3&rdquo; thick mitered edges" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_thick-countertop-upgrade/OART_village-home-stores-windmiller-model_1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>A neutral warm white background is highlighted with brown and green veining. Yes green! The green veining detail is a subtle element and more proof that greens can be neutral finish. This quartz would look amazing installed on a green painted cabinet or in a room that had a green wall color, but this space includes neither and it is still perfect. Stop in our showroom to see a sample of this color alongside the cabinet finish options in our sample center.</p>
<p><img alt="corner closeup of calcatta viraldi MSI q quartz countertops " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_thick-countertop-upgrade/OART_calacatta-viraldi_3.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<h2>Make an Impact Full-Height Backsplash and 3&rdquo; Thick Counters</h2>
<p>This Bettendorf, Iowa home includes Calacatta Viraldi quartz for the surfaces in the kitchen. On trend upgrades have been made like a full-height backsplash slab on the cooking wall and a 3 inch thick countertop upgrade. Both of these choices can make a big impact on a space. Selecting a full-height splash makes for a clean look and an easy-to-clean wall surface in place of tile and grout lines. The visual impact of an extra thick countertop is BIG especially in an open concept great room kitchen like this.</p>
<p><img alt="kitchen design in the quad cities with large island and 3 inch thick quartz countertops with two cement look pendants above" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_thick-countertop-upgrade/OART_kitchen-design-quad-cities_4.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>But did you notice that this kitchen doesn&rsquo;t have that 3&rdquo; thick edge everywhere? Chances are you didn&rsquo;t until we pointed it out. If you return to the very first image of this post, you will see that the thicker tops are only applied to the kitchen island. The impact of full-height splash on the cooking wall is the statement needed, not a thicker counter surface there. One of the great advantages of working with a trained kitchen design team is we can help balance your selections to make an impact where it matters.</p>
<h2>Wait, is The Entire Countertop 3&rdquo; Thick?</h2>
<p>But that&rsquo;s a big island top! Is the whole thing 3&rdquo; thick material? Nope! We asked our fabricator a few questions about this technique and he confirmed that the 3&rdquo; thickness is only applied around the perimeter of the countertop piece. The material itself comes in a maximum of a 3cm thickness, so this thicker upgraded look is achieved with a mitered edge fabrication and a color match adhesive at the edge/seam. Both surface edges and mitered edges are beveled to approximately 45 degrees. This allows the mitered edges to be &ldquo;folded&rdquo; over the edge at the seam. Once the color match adhesive is applied, finish work can be done to soften the edges and remove any sharpness.</p>
<p><img alt="closeup image of mitered edge thick quartz countertops in calacatta viraldi MSI q quartz " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_thick-countertop-upgrade/OART_mitered-thick-quartz-countertops_5.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>NOTE: The other fabrication method available for a thicker top is a &ldquo;laminated&rdquo; edge option. If you take a close look at the image above from our mitered edge example, you truly must strain your eye to find the seam location. With a &ldquo;laminated&rdquo; fabrication/installation option you will have a more noticeable seam. This is because the standard slab of countertop is stacked with an added edge perimeter below it. Think of this as sandwiched method using two distinct elements stacked together. For some designs and material patterns, this laminated method can still offer your space a big impact at a lower fabrication cost.</p>
<h2>Is More Material Required? What if my Stone Has a Pattern?</h2>
<p>As you can imagine, this approach to a thicker edge does look best when material patterns can help champion the illusion of a thick top. To achieve the best results, the island top and the mitered edges are all cut from the same slab of material. This means that the mitered edges all need to be able to be cut near the main surface top edges so that veining patterns can carry over and down the sides. All of this is carefully planned and plotted our at the fabrication shop with your material patterns in consideration.</p>
<p><img alt="kitchen with lighting and countertops from village home stores for windmiller design " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_thick-countertop-upgrade/OART_windmiller-design_6.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Because this technique requires more material and skill, these thicker mitered edges do include an upcharge in price. Our design team will need to know what material you are considering to get you an accurate estimate for the upgrade cost. And not just anyone can successfully achieve this look for you. This is why it is so important to work with industry experts you can trust in your home. Surface Resource has worked with us for decades and we trust them to dedicate the time and attention needed for the stone investments in your home.</p>
<h2>Where Should You Upgrade to a Thicker Top?</h2>
<p>Because there is an added cost to this option, we know that it can&rsquo;t be done to every stone surface in your home. But for the right surface, this design detail can make a massive impact in your space. Especially if the contrast of your kitchen or bath cabinetry finish is high with the countertop material color. A bold, graphic thickness upgrade can stand out in a definite and deliberate way. The most common applications are kitchen island tops and powder or hall bathroom vanity tops. Check out this short video edit of the island tops from this Windmiller Design Build home:</p>
<p><iframe class="dsg-block-1-youtube-video" title=“Thick Countertops Close-Up” src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mNLFYwzypoA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Obviously, we don&rsquo;t recommend our customers invest in a thicker countertop in a space that isn&rsquo;t in need of the big impact it has. Bless your heart if you want to pay for this upgraded option in a hidden lower-level craft room of your home&hellip; just know that we may try and step in to talk you out of that expense. NOTE: engineered quartz is a fantastic choice for a craft or workbench space and we will not try and talk you out of that material selection, just maybe paying for the thicker edge in an unseen corner of your home.</p>
<h2>Request a Quote Today</h2>
<p>Our thanks to Nick at <a href="https://srtops.com/gallery/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Surface Resource</span></a> for helping us answer some initial questions about this luxe upgrade available for our customers. We also want to thank <a href="https://www.aspenwindmiller.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Aspen Windmiller Design Build</span></a> for their continued business and letting us stop by this gorgeous new Quad Cities home to share the finished kitchen with you. Ready to start your own kitchen or bath design project with us? We can&rsquo;t wait to hear what you are dreaming up. You can connect with our team here using the chat feature on our site or <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/kitchen-and-bath-cabinetry-and-design"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">complete this short project form</span></a> and a member of our team will be in touch.</p>
<style>
.dsg-block-1-youtube-video { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 30rem; 
}
</style>

Thick Quartz Counters Make a Big Impact

Learn about your neutral green options for a kitchen and bath project with Village Home Stores and why going green isn’t such a bold move after all.

<p>What if we told you that green is the new neutral? You may be hesitant right? Well&hellip; how about we show you instead?</p>
<h2>Can Green Be a Neutral? </h2>
<p>So, can green really be used as a neutral in home finishes? Absolutely and it&rsquo;s nothing groundbreaking. Our first piece of evidence? Well, please excuse us when we politely ask you to look out the window. Currently in the Midwest our landscape is a bit frozen over, but normally green is a main element to every landscape you see. So why not bring the outdoors in? It is naturally neutral.</p>
<p><img alt="close up shot of evergreen fog green painted inset beaded frame cabinets with knob hardware" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_evergreen-fog_1.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Green works so well as a subtle neutral because it is THE original neutral really. Greens have always been among the palette of natural earthtone colors when it comes to categories of art&hellip; so why not interiors? Naturally occurring colors are just effortlessly neutral. A bright, bold, highlighter-green would not be considered an earthtone neutral, but how about a deep organic mossy green? More soothing and less intrusive right? We may be taken aback by a bold punch of color, but something soothing and natural is never a shock to our eyes. We love the tone of the green wall tile we used for a range hood in a Davenport, Iowa kitchen remodel (shown below).</p>
<p><img alt="green wall tile installed in herringbone pattern with medium brown grout" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_green-wall-tile-herringbone_2.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Greens have been trending for quite some time in our industry, and we have seen them become super popular as options for tiled surfaces, wall color, and furniture accents. But Village Home Stores has also installed many green painted cabinets in our area. Bathrooms, bar areas, mudroom benches, and now a handful of kitchens in the Quad Cities region.</p>
<h2>Shade Grown Green Cabinets</h2>
<p>Before we show off some of our bestselling green finish options, we want to spotlight a new one that has already taken over our featured project posts this year. Shade Grown is a rich, dark green Sherwin Williams paint color that can be ordered from many of our cabinetry lines at Village Home Stores. You may have noticed <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/blog/taj-mahal-kitchen-quad-cities"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">our most recent kitchen design tour</span></a> on the blog included a full color-drenched wall of Shade Grown cabinetry from floor to ceiling. This kitchen is catching fire on the internet and guess what? We didn&rsquo;t just use Shade Grown in that one area! We also included it for the finish on the built-in cabinetry across the great room surrounding the fireplace. </p>
<p><img alt="great room build in wall with dark green painted cabinets and white oak shelves on each side of the fireplace" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_dark-green-painted-cabinets_3.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Imagine this wall once these shelves are styled and furniture is in place. That green painted finish will instantly look right at home as a neutral backdrop for all the other elements in the space. Another recent example of a secondary space with green cabinetry is found in a walk in pantry. Press play below to see a butlers pantry design from another Quad Cities home that includes floor to ceiling storage in this rich painted finish. </p>
<p><iframe class="dsg-block-1-youtube-video" title=“Shade Green painted walk in kitchen pantry” src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ltecyykDKDU" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>A great look isn&rsquo;t it? And it pairs so well with the brass cabinet hardware and sconce lighting in the pantry. In fact, green painted cabinetry and trim can really pair well with many secondary finishes. </p>
<p><img alt="pantry cabinets in green shade grown paint " src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_shade-grown_4.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<h2>Green Finishes Play Very Well with Other Woods and Metals</h2>
<p>Neutral earthtone greens play so well with other finishes. We don&rsquo;t have to sell you the idea that a leafy green accent looks great with a textured woodgrain because nature has already showcased this pairing for us. So why does the kitchen image below look so effortlessly chic without being loud or flashy? </p>
<p><img alt="kitchen design in a quad cities home from Village Home Stores with accessible beige, white oak sand, and shade grown green cabinetry" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_kitchen-design-quad-cities_5.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Because seeing this combination is already a natural combination for us to view and process. Smooth green textures paired with warm grained woods have been a perfect pair long before we ever started designing kitchens that for sure. It&rsquo;s natural because it&rsquo;s nature. Including green finishes in a home space is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Adding soothing earthtones can impact your space and your mood. This also means giving warm woodgrains a chance in the spotlight. Currently the cabinet finish combinations we see the most are with light and medium woods and sometimes even a third finish is introduced for more cabinet accents, flooring, or shelving in white or not-quite-white neutral paint. Don&rsquo;t stress about finding the perfect combinations because our designers will be with you to help guide your selections and make sure the overall vision has balance. </p>
<h2>KitchenAid&rsquo;s new Juniper Appliance Finish</h2>
<p>Cabinet hardware and lighting can be showcased so well against a green backdrop. Warm brasses and bronze can look amazing, but so can polished chromes and dramatic matte blacks. And speaking of metallic finishes, we have a new option that has entered the chat.</p>
<p><img alt="kitchenaid juniper range in white oak kitchen with gray quartz counters" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_kitchenaid-juniper_6.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>You know a trending color is not going anywhere soon when you see large companies investing in it. The best example of this right now is the huge swing that KitchenAid has taken with launching a new green appliance option named Juniper. Trust us when we say that when an appliance company takes a big swing like this&hellip; they don&rsquo;t plan in missing. Millions of dollars were invested in the lead up to KitchenAid&rsquo;s relaunch and with it comes a neutral green appliance finish, this one is an instant classic! When we first saw Juniper in person, it was a welcomed surprise. It is a subtle metallic green finish that can even lean blue-green in some lighting. We now have a Juniper range on the showroom floor and at first glance, customers assume it is black stainless until they start approaching it. Juniper is a fantastic example of a neutral green investment that you can make in your home. For the right project, this new finish is a perfect choice to elevate a kitchen from basic to luxurious (without cranking up to a luxury appliance price). Plus, as a kitchen design center we are so excited that you can customize the hardware on your Juniper appliances to compliment your kitchen. </p>
<p><img alt="kitchenaid handle being installed onto Juniper green dishwasher" src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_customize-kitchenaid_7.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Ask an appliance or kitchen design expert at Village to see this new color in person plus see the hardware options you have to personalize your pieces. You can also use our Juniper showroom appliances to see how cabinet finish combinations pair with the painted green cabinetry samples you may be considering. </p>
<h2>Evergreen Fog Cabinets</h2>
<p>Evergreen Fog is a wonderful green cabinet finish that is much lighter option for historical restoration projects. This subtle green color looks great paired with antiques and old-world details. Check out <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/blog/evergreen-fog-inset-cabinet-kitchen"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">this full kitchen tour where we used Evergreen Fog paint</span></a> on using a custom inset cabinetry kitchen design for a historic Dewitt, Iowa home. This light green hue is a great option for small spaces like bathrooms or small kitchens where you may not want to go to bold or dark with the cabinetry. Evergreen Fog also makes a good option for traditional and new traditional kitchen designs that may want to include white appliances. The lighter green allows you just enough contrast from green to white without having to risk striking out matching your white cabinet options with an appliance finish. </p>
<p><img alt="kitchen in evergreen fog light green cabinet finish " src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_evergreen-fog-light-green-cabinets_8.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>If the idea of going with a green cabinet for the kitchen is a bit bold for your comfort zone, consider a smaller space like a bathroom. Bathroom cabinetry and wall surfaces are a great place to introduce color. We recently featured a double sink vanity design that used Evergreen Fog cabinetry <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/blog/evergreen-fog-bathroom-vanities"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">shown here with matte black</span></a> handle hardware and lighting. </p>
<h2>Foxhall Green Cabinets</h2>
<p>Looking for something in the middle? Foxhall Green is a cabinet finish that is darker than Evergreen Fog, but more of a vibrant fresh green paint. Foxhall looks green day and night, Shade Grown can have a chameleon effect and look more gray or muddy black in the evening hours. All of these options work great as a kitchen island accent or bases-only dual tone cabinet design.</p>
<p><img alt="foxhall green bathroom cabinets in quad cities home " src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/OART1/OART1_greens-as-neutral-in-kitchen-and-bath-design/OART1_evergreen-fog-light-green-cabinets_8.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p>
<p>Press play below to see a gorgeous use of Foxhall Green for a bathroom cabinet design we did in Bettendorf, Iowa. This color was perfect for a hall bath. It grabs your attention but has an overall grounded and styled installation with the surrounding selections (like that amazing wallpaper). </p>
<p><iframe class="dsg-block-1-youtube-video" title=“Foxhall Green just might be our new favorite” src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qZV6HKYs198" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>You can see more of that Foxhall Green bathroom vanity setup <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/blog/foxhall-green-cabinets"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here in a recent blog feature</span></a>. And you can come see all our green finish options anytime you would like in person with an appointment at Village Home Stores. We have a lot of wall tile, countertop surfaces, window treatment materials, and light fixtures that can be a great way to include a subtle and neutral greens in your home. </p>
<h2>Green with Envy Yet? Make an Appointment</h2>
<p>Have our examples turned you green with envy yet? Don&rsquo;t fret because we are ready to liven up your home too! If you found this article inspiring for your own project with us, please reach out to learn more about our design and estimation process. You can connect with our team using the webchat feature here on the site or by completing <a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/kitchen-and-bath-cabinetry-and-design"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">this short form</span></a>. We are excited to hear what you are working on and to find out if our team is the right fit for your project.</p>
<style>
.dsg-block-1-youtube-video { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 30rem; 
}
</style>

Using Greens as Neutrals in a Kitchen or Bathroom

Learn about the history of subway tile and see 10 patterns you can use to install it in your kitchen or bath project from Village Home Stores.

<p>A popular surface choice for kitchens and bathrooms, subway tile is classic and versatile. The same timeless shape can be ordered in a variety of styles and installed in limitless design patterns. Selecting the tile is one step of the process, selecting your pattern is the next. The great news is that our surface experts at Village Home Stores can help you with each of these steps and work to communicate your project to a trusted installer. You can install the same 3&rdquo; x 6&rdquo; tile in several designs. In this post we wanted to share a list of some of the most requested patterns in our market. But first, let&rsquo;s learn something shall we? <strong></strong></p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Why is it Called Subway Tile, Anyway?</h2>
<p><img alt="Image of white kitchen cabinets and cherry stained wood hood with electric cooktop and white subway tile backsplash" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_subway-tile-installed.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>So, why and when did we give this classic rectangle-shaped tile a nickname? Well, the origin story of naming it &ldquo;Subway Tile&rdquo; begins in the New York City Subway of course.&nbsp; Many sources credit Christopher Grant LaFarge and George C. Heins of the Heins &amp; LaFarge architecture firm for what we now know as subway tile. They used 3&rdquo;x 6&rdquo; tiles to create surfaces that were decorative and easy to clean for the first NYC Subway stations in 1904. Even the arches and curved areas included patterned designs using the tiles. These vaulted and barreled ceilings were covered in what looked like woven bands. They were constructed with a technique and tile combination new on the scene. Heins &amp; LaFarge hired an arch expert, Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino to assist. Guastavino immigrated to New York in 1881 and has been a part of many historic buildings all around the country. The arched &ldquo;Guastavino Technique&rdquo; was even patented in the U.S. Many Guastavino tile arches can still be found installed throughout New York City. &nbsp;Guastavino and his son went on to register 24 patents. Many thanks to all these innovative gentlemen because the flat walls and arched ceiling surfaces filled with rectangles inspired the whole nation once in place. By the 1920s, people were seeking out the tiles for their homes.</p>
<p><img alt="Kitchen tile backsplash with herringbone design " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_herringbone-subway-tile.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>All this to say that subway tile is a versatile and classic surface choice for your home projects. And you don&rsquo;t have to stick with the expected brick lay pattern when you install it. To help you think outside of the box, here are ten common patterns that you can use or combine for your project with Village Home Stores. Not sure which pattern may be right for your project? Check out the list and video below to see our 10 of our most popular subway tile patterns:</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Watch Ten Subway Tile Patterns Take Shape</h2>
<p><iframe width="700" height="394" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6pPTXPZdzWM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2>1. Horizontal Brick Set and Running Bond Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing the brick set running bond tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_brick-set-running-bond-tile.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Horizontal brick set tile is possibly what you picture in your head when you think of subway tile. Also known as running bond design, tiles are laid out in horizontal lines offset at the halfway point of the tiles above and below them. A very common installation for large surface areas like full walls and shower walls.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>2. Horizontal Stacked Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing a horizontal stacked tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_horizontal-stacked-subway-tile.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>For a horizontal stacked tile pattern tiles are stacked straight atop each other without any offset. This can be a great way to help lean a traditional or even transitional design into a more contemporary style. Stacked tile designs are great to suggest for a customer who prefers clean lines and symmetry. Offset and heavy-patterned tile layouts can be too chaotic for some tastes. We see a lot of straight-stacked tile installations online now using subway, square, and elongated rectangle tiles.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>3. Single Basket Weave Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing a single basket weave tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_single-basket-weave-tile.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Looking for a way to add interest to a full surface area or in an accent space above a cooktop? Ask our tile experts about this single basket weave pattern. Basket weaves also offer something that an offset pattern can&rsquo;t, cleaner edge lines. What do we mean? The end of a tile run will have no cut ends of tile if the pattern begins there. And an accent square or rectangle surface area can be planned to fit within a space very cleanly.</p>
<h2>4. Double Basket Weave Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing a double basket weave tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_double-basket-weave-tile.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Double basket weave patterns can dance the line between many styles depending on the tile that you select. From farmhouse and cottage style to modern and everywhere in between. Basket weaves look great when using tiles that have color, sheen, or texture variations. Just like a single basket weave, a double basket weave can offer clean line ends and corners are easily championed for accent areas that need square corners.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>5. Vertical Straight Stacked Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing vertical straight stacked tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_vertical-stacked-subway-tile.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>The same stacked technique we shared as number 2 on our list can be installed vertically. Vertical stacked subway tile creates a grid of rectangles in a vertical path, this pattern can be a great way to help suggest height to a surface area. This pattern also looks great as a change of direction or accent area behind a cooktop and range hood.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>6. Vertical Stack Offset Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing a vertical stack offset tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_vertical-stack-offset.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>If you like vertical lines, consider taking the last pattern and just add a little rhythm to those lines with an offset vertical stack. Stagger each stacked line for an interesting look. See examples of many tile surfaces and patterns <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/vilghomestores/kitchen-tile-backsplashes" target="_blank">here on a Pinterest board</a></span> we have curated.</p>
<h2>7. Brick Set Running Bond Vertical Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing the vertical brick set running bond tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_brick-set-running-bond-vert.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Another classic tile pattern installation is a brick set running bond in a vertical path. If taking big pattern risks are not exactly in your comfort zone, consider this vertical set option. It is still a very traditional look but just slightly unexpected. A vertical running bond pattern is another great candidate for the surface area in a cooking zone.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>8. Brick Set Running Bond Diagonal Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing the brick set running bond tile pattern installed at a diagonal" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_brick-set-running-bond-diag.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>A popular variation of a standard brick set is to install the pattern on a diagonal. It is important to note that with many of these patterns (including this one), more tile may need to be ordered. This is because to cover a surface area like an 18&rdquo; tall backsplash, this pattern requires more cut tiles to be installed. It can also be expected within our industry to possibly see more labor costs for any elaborate pattern installation.</p>
<h2>9. Straight Herringbone Tile</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing a straight herringbone tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_straight-herringbone.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Subway tile is one of our best-selling surfaces. Our most popular patter outside of a brick lay is definitely a herringbone. Install with a matching grout to create an interesting one-toned texture or use a contrasting grout for lots of lines and interest. Note that herringbone patterns can also require more time, materials, and planning. But the end result is stunning!</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>10. Herringbone Subway Tile Pattern</h2>
<p><img alt="Line drawing infographic showing a classic herringbone tile pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_herringbone-subway-tile-pattern.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Finally, the vertically installed herringbone. This pattern looks woven with V&rsquo;s headed in each direction. If all these choices seem overwhelming to you, don&rsquo;t worry. The tile department at Village is set up to help make selecting, estimating, ordering, and installing tile surfaces as stress-free as possible.</p>
<p><img alt="Blue subway tile installed with white grout in a herringbone pattern" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile_subway-tile-ideas.jpg" title="Source Credit: Village Home Stores" width="700" /></p>
<p>Print off a .pdf of all ten tile patterns as a great resource for you and your tile expert at Village Home Stores Here:</p>
<p><p style="text-align: center;"><avb-link class="avb-button avb-button--primary avb-button--light dsg-blog-button" data-href="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/OART1_subway-tile__pdf.jpg" target="_blank">
 Download Tile Examples
</avb-link></p></p>
<p>If you are ready to get started on your own tile project, we are excited to help! Connect with our team by calling us at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="tel:3099441344" target="_blank">(309) 944-1344</a></span> or make an appointment to come shop tile at our showroom in downtown Geneseo, IL 105 S State Street. You can send us a quick message here using the chat feature on the site or by completing <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/contacts" target="_blank">this short form</a></span>. We can&rsquo;t wait to see what sort of tile project we can all dream up together for you.</p>

10 Subway Tile Patterns for Your Kitchen or Bath Design

Default Dev Script Validation

<div class="widget widget-banner"> <ul> <li><avb-designer-block data-id="30" class="avb-typography dsg-block-30-promo"> <div class="avb-grid"> <div class="avb-grid__column avb-grid__column--small-12 dsg-block-30-promo__grid-column"> <avb-link data-href="https://www.villagehomestores.com/check-this-out/may-is-maytag-2026"> <avb-picture class="avb-picture avb-picture--full" data-alt="May is Maytag Month - Buy 2 Select Laundry Appliances and Get Up To $100 Bonus via Prepaid Card by Mail. The Biggest Sale of the Year on All Maytag Major Appliances! Shop Now"> <avb-picture-source class="dsg-block-30-promo__image" data-size="xsmall" data-src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/promotions/2026_promos/may/avbm-vr-mimm2026_ha-sml.jpg"></avb-picture-source> <avb-picture-source class="dsg-block-30-promo__image" data-size="small" data-src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/promotions/2026_promos/may/avbm-vr-mimm2026_ha-sml.jpg"></avb-picture-source> <avb-picture-source class="dsg-block-30-promo__image" data-size="medium" data-src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/promotions/2026_promos/may/avbm-vr-mimm2026_ha-med.jpg"></avb-picture-source> <avb-picture-source class="dsg-block-30-promo__image" data-size="large" data-src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/promotions/2026_promos/may/avbm-vr-mimm2026_ha-lrg.jpg"></avb-picture-source> <avb-picture-source class="dsg-block-30-promo__image" data-size="xlarge" data-src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/promotions/2026_promos/may/avbm-vr-mimm2026_ha-lrg.jpg"></avb-picture-source> </avb-picture> </avb-link> </div> </div> </avb-designer-block> <style> .dsg-block-30-promo { margin: 0; } .dsg-block-30-promo__grid-column { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; } </style></li> </ul> </div>

Default Header After Global Promotions

<avb-header-before>  <avb-designer-block data-id="28" class="avb-typography dsg-block-28-header-before"> <div class="avb-grid"> <div class="avb-grid__column avb-grid__column--small-12 dsg-block-28-header-before__no-padding"> <div class="avb-wrapper dsg-block-28-header-before__content"> <span class="dsg-block-LOG-copy">CUSTOMER LOGIN: </span> <avb-link is="a" class="dsg-block-28-header-before__link" data-href="https://buildertrend.net/">PROJECT</avb-link> <avb-link is="a" class="dsg-block-28-header-before__link" data-href="https://villagehomestores.xolights.com/login.php">LIGHTING</avb-link> </div> </div> </div> </avb-designer-block> </avb-header-before> <style> /* ==================== Header-before (block-28-header-before) ==================== */ .dsg-block-28-header-before__no-padding { padding: 0; } .dsg-block-LOG-copy { font-family: 'Reem Kufi', serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 14px; line-height: 13px; color: #fff; /* display: block;*/ margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0px; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__content { display: block; height: 59px; background: rgba(52, 70, 61, 0.7); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); text-align: center; padding-top: 15px; } .dsg-block-link-color { color: inherit; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__link, .dsg-block-28-header-before__link:focus, .dsg-block-28-header-before__link:visited { display: inline-block; width: 121px; height: 32px; padding-top: 8px; color: #fff; font-family: 'Lato'; font-weight: 300; background: rgba(52, 70, 61, 0.8); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); font-size: 12px; border-radius: 0; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__icon { padding: 0 0.5rem; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__link:hover { text-decoration: none; color: #fff; background-color: #296182; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__heading { color: #fff; font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.1rem; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__location-mobile { display: block; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__hider-mobile { display: none; } /* @media screen and (min-width: 600px) { .dsg-block-28-header-before__location-mobile { display: inline; } .dsg-block-28-header-before__hider-mobile { display: inline; } } */ @media screen and (min-width: 960px) {} @media screen and (min-width: 1280px) {} @media screen and (min-width: 1600px) {} </style>

Blog

10 Subway Tile Patterns for Your Kitchen or Bath Design

Village Homes Stores

Location

Hours

Connect With Us