Splurge strategically.
Keep your splurges strategic.
Pick your focal point and accent it.
Stick to clean-lined basics on:
most cabinets
floors
hardware
appliances
Good splurges:
a cool backsplash
Fabulous light fixtures
standard cabinets for most applications, custom only for focal points
Bad splurges:
Farm sinks are a waste.
super custom cabinets throughout
