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Verona Appliances Helps Bring the Transitional Style of Cape Cod Homes to the Heart of Indianapolis

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Kitchens are one of the most considered rooms of the house when it comes to interior design and thoughtful space planning. They are where most begin and end their day, provide a place for gathering and entertaining and are where families can connect after a long hectic day. When Principal Designer, Abbey Robertson, of aaNovo, and her team were tasked with designing a new custom spec build in Indianapolis, Indiana, the result in the kitchen was breathtaking. With a passion for building, selecting quality products and implementing design methods that will stand the test of time, Robertson turned to Verona Appliances to help make this new house a home for future owners to enjoy for years to come.

With the objective of presenting a timeless and functional kitchen, Robertson based her design inspiration on the transitional style of Cape Cod homes. “Our goal was to nod to traditional details in our design through our choice of the interior architecture while remaining mostly transitional in our design elements,” said Robertson. “We choose the 36” Prestige Series Gas Range for this project because it checked all those boxes. We appreciate the design aesthetic of the range and quality of the product.”

With a home design project, homeowners tend to feel stuck with a specific style or time period. Rather than staying glued to one particular style, the team at aaNovo allows each project and space to define their design. In this kitchen, Robertson opted for contemporary countertops and backsplash as well as a traditional range hood cover to create a unique focal point around the Verona range.

Although the completed design is nothing short of stunning, Robertson faced some difficulties along the way.  “We designed the range hood with corbels to bring in some traditional curves to the space however this inclusion was our biggest challenge during the design process. We had to find materials for the hood that were heat resistant and could be molded or cut to the right shape,” said Robertson. “We solved this challenge by adding the shelf above the range which split the backsplash into two pieces rather than one large piece. This way it didn’t take away from the coffee bar slab and allowed us to utilize all the pieces of the quartz without seams on the countertops.”

In the design world of consistently changing trends, classically designed interiors are a breath of fresh air. As custom spec builders, Abbey Robertson and her team at aaNovo strive to carefully select the design elements in their homes that will strongly represent their quality of design and meet the desires and needs of future homebuyers.  They certainly achieved their goal by bringing the warm and transitional style of Cape Cod into the heart of Indianapolis!

Thank you, Abbey Robertson and aaNovo for choosing Verona Appliances for your kitchen and sharing your project with us! For more design inspiration from aaNovo click here or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

For more from Verona Appliances, visit www.veronappliances.com.

 

Cooking with a Double Oven Range

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If you’re a serious home chef or constantly cooking for a large group, then you know it’s necessary to outfit your kitchen with appliances and design features that are flexible and allow for the most utility. Where ovens are concerned, there are a myriad of options and the best choice might not be a single oven.

Double-oven ranges, as the name implies, are equipped with two ovens and could be the perfect upgrade your kitchen has been craving.

If you’re in the market for a new stove or are considering purchasing a double-oven range, read on as Verona Appliances explores what makes these appliances an extremely valuable tool in the kitchen.

Saves Time by Preparing Multiple Meals Simultaneously

With two ovens, you can prepare multiple meals that require different temperatures or modes simultaneously. This option allows you to save on time when cooking for your family or a group of guests and ensures all of your main dishes are served all at once.

 

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Culinary Customization

In addition to saving time, double ovens allow for culinary customization when cooking multiple dishes at the same time. You can cook meals exactly how you want them in whatever mode you want – broil, roast, steam or bake without the hassle of over and undercooking, or crossing flavors between certain dishes.

 

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Cook Main and Side Dishes at the Same Time

Whether you cook for a large family, love to entertain, plan to host the next holiday dinner, or enjoy cooking gourmet meals – a double oven like the Verona Appliances Double Oven Prestige Gas Range gives you the extra space you need to produce the quantity and quality of food you want. The larger oven is great for cooking main dishes like the Thanksgiving turkey, while the smaller oven and stovetop perfectly prepare the side dishes.

 

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Saves Energy When Cooking Small Meals

Double oven ranges offer the potential for energy savings when cooking everyday meals. The smaller oven utilizes less energy than a larger single oven with a quicker pre-heat and while keeping the temperature inside the cavity consistent.

 

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5 Ways to Design your Kitchen for Wellness

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Your health and wellness shouldn’t be limited to just changing your diet or exercise regimen. Creating a healthy lifestyle can start by rejuvenating the spaces you spend most of your time in, like the kitchen.

Let Verona Appliances help you liven up your kitchen with these 5 wellness tips.

Bring the Outdoors In

Did you know plants are natural mood boosters or that they inspire creativity and purify the air? A great way to incorporate plants in your kitchen is by building an herb or vegetable garden.

Whether you have room for 1 or 5 pots, having year-round access to fresh plants you grow yourself will make cooking even more exciting, tasty, and healthy.

Use Proper Ventilation

Boiling water, grease, and other liquids can easily accumulate on your kitchen surfaces. Range hoods are a great way to reduce excess moisture and grease particles that linger in the air while you cook and prevent mold growth and residue build-up.

Range hoods can also limit the natural carbon monoxide runoff created by burners. Verona Appliances offers two 36” hood options each with powerful multi-speed fans, LED lights and additional features.

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Say Goodbye to Plastic

As we grow more aware of where our food comes from it’s just as important to be mindful of how we store it.

By switching from plastic to glass containers you can reduce your carbon footprint, stop airborne germ and smell absorption into your food, and prevent chemicals from leaching into your meals if using a microwave for reheating.

Limit Microwave Use

Its no secret, microwaves are not the safest option for cooking and heating food. Steamers are excellent alternatives.The Chefs Pak by Verona Appliances features a stovetop steamer that sits on top of the included griddle and perfectly cooks vegetables and fish as well as easily reheats leftovers.

Try Chemical-Free Cleaning

If you clean your countertops and appliances with harsh chemicals there’s a good chance they will end up contaminating your food. Try incorporating surfaces and appliances that can be cleaned organically.

All Verona Appliance range cavities are built with an easy-clean enamel, which allows for simple and chemical-free cleaning. The interior of all ranges can be cleaned with a water, lemon, and vinegar solution, while the glass in the oven doors can easily be removed and wiped down with soap and water in the sink.

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Kitchen Design Trends for 2019

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Over the years, kitchens have gone from the hidden room in the back of the house, to the heart of the home. Now the epicenter for food and entertainment, it’s important that your kitchen reflects your personal style and aesthetic. Whether you’re planning to remodel your kitchen or get inspired for a simple refresh, Verona Appliances shares six design trends you won’t want to miss out on this year.

Verona 36″ N Series Range. Photo Courtesy of Teoria Interiors.

Bold Appliances
Appliances can be a big investment, why not make them a statement piece too? Designers and homeowners alike are now opting for bold color choices when it comes to kitchen appliances. It is becoming more and more popular to see home owners mix and match colorful ranges, refrigerators, microwaves and hoods in order to reflect their personal style. Verona Appliances offers the Prestige Series, Designer Series and N Series in a variety of on-trend colors including white, matte black and burgundy to help you find your unique aesthetic.

Verona 30″ Induction Range. Photo Courtesy of Stone House Revival.

Colorful Cabinets
If stainless steel appliances are more your speed, another way to inject color into your kitchen is through different cabinet paint colors, finishes and wood stains to create a pops-of-color throughout the room. We are seeing everything from sage green, navy blue and charcoal, to jewel tones like black, navy, emerald green and even plum. If color throughout all the cabinets are too much, trying starting with a colorful center island or base cabinets and work your way up.

Verona 30″ Gas Cooktop. Photo Courtesy of Blythe and Barnett.

Space Savers
One of the most integral pieces to a functional kitchen is a well thought out storage system. Homeowners and designers are starting to look for solutions to storage woes beyond basic cabinetry. Some of 2019’s top storage solutions so far include: appliance garages for small appliances, drawer dividers for cutlery & utensils, pull-outs for spices, tray dividers, space saving cooktops, built-in ovens, roll-out trays and caddies for pots & pans; as well as wastebasket cabinets for garbage and recyclables and/or deep drawers.

Verona 36″ Prestige Series Range. Photo Courtesy of Joinery and Co.

Beautiful Backsplashes
A kitchen backsplash can completely transform the kitchen. From clean subway tiles, to decorative reliefs and large scale slabs, there is no shortage of options for backsplashes that show off your personal style. With upper cabinets on their way out, we are also seeing backsplashes continue up to the ceiling rather than stopping at a lower level, keeping the design focus more minimalistic.

Verona 30″ Induction Range. Photo Courtesy of Sara Parsons.

Earth Toned Countertops
There is certainly no shortage of options when it comes to countertops. With customers opting for more colorful appliances, backsplashes, decorative hardware and accents, earth toned countertops provide the perfect anchor for the room and a break for the eye. With countertops being the most difficult part of the kitchen to replace, opting for a neutral toned material will ensure your design stays timeless for years to come.

For more from Verona Appliances, visit www.veronappliances.com.