Professional-grade appliances and high-end finishes are things many homeowners aspire to having in their homes someday, but not every remodel (especially these days) has a budget to accommodate all the top-of-the-line products. In many cases, homeowners are opting to splurge in one area and cut back in others. Another option is to use high-end design as inspiration for lower-cost, but equally stylish final projects.

This week's slideshow showcases many high-end products that will work well in upscale kitchen remodels, or can provide just the right inspiration to nudge clients with smaller budgets into the right design mode for their homes.