Question 1

What design style is this open-plan kitchen?

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This kitchen is Organic Modern, a style that combines clean, minimal cabinet profiles with warm natural materials. Flat-panel white cabinetry and handleless doors give the space a contemporary restraint, while the oak island, oak slat screen, and exposed wood ceiling beams introduce the warmth and grain that prevent the room from feeling sterile. M

Question 2

What is the purpose of the oak slat divider in this kitchen?

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The floor-to-ceiling oak slat screen defines the kitchen zone without closing it off from the living room. In open-plan homes, visual zoning matters as much as physical separation. The vertical slat rhythm creates depth, casts soft shadow patterns throughout the day, and doubles as a design feature that reads from every angle. It also anchors the o

Question 3

How do flat-panel cabinets differ from shaker cabinets in kitchen design?

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Flat-panel cabinets have a completely smooth door face with no recessed frame or raised center panel. They read cleaner and more contemporary than shaker doors, and they make a smaller kitchen feel less visually busy. Shaker cabinetry adds traditional detail through its inset frame, which suits transitional or farmhouse styles. Flat panels work bes

Question 4

How much does it cost to design an open-plan kitchen with a room divider?

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At Debora Interiors, kitchen design starts at $600 per room and includes a full 3D render, floor plan, and a curated shopping list with trade pricing on cabinets, stools, lighting, and stone. The living room or divider zone can be scoped as a second room if needed. Start with a free consultation to map out the full project b

Question 5

Why use under-cabinet lighting on a marble backsplash?

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Under-cabinet strip lighting placed just above a marble backsplash highlights the stone veining and creates a continuous glow that makes the kitchen feel larger after dark. It also serves as task lighting for countertop prep, reducing the need for overhead fixtures to do all the work. Pairing under-cabinet lighting with black track lights on the ce

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