Page 54 - LIN_December_2023_web_file

Trends

by Clay Cox Owner/President

am writing today to address “Waterfall island designs are not going to be around much
the kitchen trends and longer.” Yes. We are fielding far fewer requests for this item. In
Istyles that will be here for a my opinion they are the centerpiece of most kitchens and tend to
while longer and others that will create a very heavy look to any kitchen.
not. As you may imagine it is “Granite counter tops, although very popular in the past, are no
important for us to keep up with longer a desired item.” Hogwash. Granite is still very much desired
what’s hot and what’s not. I get in most homes. Granted, Quartz and Quartzite are popular as well,
much of this information from but granite still has its share of sales.
the actual experiences we have “Huge range hoods are out of style.” Not true. It is true that
with the dozens of new kitchens we rarely do the huge hearth style that sometimes sits on the
we install every year. Other information comes from various counter tops, but we have done stainless steel structures up to and
articles I’ve read and made note of for this article. Below you will exceeding six feet wide. Your kitchen size and design preferences
see a statement made by others and my response will follow. along with guidance from your kitchen designer will tell you which
“All white kitchens are going out of style.” My experience tells way to go.
me this is not the case. We are designing primarily white kitchens We at Kitchens by Clay wish everyone a very Merry
for the many homes that we will install next year. And, as I have Christmas and a happy and blessed New Year.
said many times in the past it is a lifelong color choice. How
people accent the white gives the kitchen its personality
and individuality that the homeowners desire. Enjoy your remodel!
“Open shelving is a thing of the past.” Yes. Open shelving Clay Cox
requests never really got up to speed and are now fading almost
clay@kitchensbyclay.com
completely from the kitchen scene.
7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239.431.5474 Fax: 239.431.5472

Understanding the Points of a Good Cut

by Erick Carter
great hairstyle starts To create horizontal planes of balance, a
A line is drawn first at the round, and second
with a great haircut -
at the flat of the head. When the vertical
and for that you must
have balance. Understanding and horizontal planes meet, they create
the eleven balance points of the all-important points of balance. These
a good cut, which include points dictate where your hairstylist sections
vertical and horizontal planes, the hair for corrective work, creative work,
gives creative freedom to your hairstylist. and conservative work, both in cutting and
All good hair design starts with the main coloring.
balance point, which is found at the highest When your hairstylist fails to respect these
point of the head when the head is in a natural position. From points, your hair style can appear off-balance and that alone can
there, your stylist will draw five vertical planes of balance. They make you frustrated at home when trying to recreate salon results.
are the center part, three inch points each side of the part, and the If you feel your hairstyle needs to be better balanced, please call
tops of both ears. for a no obligation consultation.

Erick Carter, Salon Zenergy
Erickcre8u@gmail.com
239-777-2380
www.SalonZenergy.com/

54 Life in Naples | December 2023