Just as matching food with the right wine can elevate a simple meal to the level of a culinary experience, artfully pairing design elements in your kitchen can turn a utilitarian room into a chef’s paradise.

“Properly pairing food and wine that complement each other is always a key ingredient in serving a memorable meal,” says Teo Zagroba, Beverage Manager at The American Club Resort in Kohler, Wis. “It’s equally important to ensure that key design elements in your kitchen pair together well, creating a room that is functional, beautiful and inspiring.”

Just as you would seek wine selection advice from a sommelier, it pays to get some design pairing tips from a kitchen expert. Diana Schrage, senior interior designer at the Kohler Design Center, offers these tips for making successful design pairing decisions for your kitchen: [Read more...]