A couple gave their open-plan kitchen an elegant, flowing feel by using soft colours and classic materials.Jennifer and Tap Parker showed thenewsstar.com around their kitchen which incorporates a casual eating area and family den.A soft, dove grey paint on the walls and lustrous wide-plank, antique heart pine floors unify the space, noted the news provider.It found the colour scheme continued in the kitchen cabinetry, which was painted in a mossy grey-green colour while the fridge was also disguised behind custom millwork panels.To make the room more suitable for communal family gatherings, the couple also installed a central island complete with an undermounted stainless steel sink. The island had a stylish look thanks to white marble countertopsAccording to the Arizona Daily Star, homeowners who renovate their kitchen on a tight budget should consider using finishes and materials that they may not have considered in the past.