then you add accent colors to make the kitchen lively but with something you can change out. You don't want to date your kitchen." For those more imper- manent items, Lisa Rickenbaugh, own- er of home accessories store Heyday, in Bozeman, recommends adding "color to the counter space with a grouping of richly-tinted ceramic pieces," which
can be filled with fruit or used for decorative purposes as a complement to a backsplash.
In addition to the trend of going global, Montanans have fallen in line with the eco-friendly movement and
seek to leave a smaller footprint. But small spaces don't have to leave homeowners feeling cramped and clut- tered. Certain design elements can create visual illusions that trick the eye, making a space seem larger than it is. Running cabinets to the ceiling, using a monochromatic palette of colors, and opening the kitchen to an adjoining room for additional storage are all renovations that have a positively deceptive effect. And after all is said and done, a smaller footprint means homeowners can indulge in higher-end materials.
For Shannon Lundgren of Bridger Kitchens, those high- end materials should be prioritized according to a home- owner's needs. The most typical place to start is with a
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