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Popular Options for Bathroom Flooring
When choosing a flooring option for your bathroom, of course you want it to look great. Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes, and they're no longer just a necessity; they have become a haven, our place to unwind after a long day (think long hot bath with a great...
Subway Tile for your Kitchen and Bath Remodels
Tile has been a popular standard in the world of home remodeling for many years, and will remain so for years to come. Choices range from natural stone-granite, marble, slate, travertine, limestone; terra cotta, ceramic, porcelain, glass, mosaic, and the list goes...
Leave the Details to Your Kitchen Remodel Professionals
So you’re ready to remodel your kitchen, bath or other room and you’re looking for advice? Well you’re in a great starting place, seeing as how you found your way to our blog. The internet is really amazing – think about what people had to go through just over a...
Glass Cabinet Doors for your Kitchen Remodel
Want a new look for your kitchen cabinets, but don’t quite have the budget to completely replace them? Have you ever seen what a glass cabinet door can do for your kitchen? For a fraction of what it would cost to replace the entire cabinet, you can outfit the doors...
Where to Find Return in Your Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodels can be quite an investment, and if you don’t plan on living in the same house for the rest of your life, it’s smart to know if you will get a return on said expense. In most cases, a person’s biggest investment is their home, and with the kitchen...
Plywood vs. Particle Board Cabinets – Part 2
In part one of this article, we discussed with the pros and cons to using plywood in your kitchen cabinets instead of particle board. In this article, we will visit the side of particle board. Particle board is a composite material, an engineered wood product made...
Plywood vs. Particle Board Cabinets – Part 1
When it comes to the inside of your kitchen cabinets (the box construction or carcass) there are two main choices: plywood or particle board. So, we wanted to send you out into the cabinet world a little more educated on this topic, sharing some of the pros and cons...
Kitchen Design Ideas for Physical Disabilities
Unless you're installing a custom project, kitchen remodel plans are usually based off of standard options, including height and width specifications. While this can make ordering and replacing easier, there are many instances where this is not ideal; especially for...
Mixing Different Materials and Finishes in Your Kitchen
Kitchen design trends tend to mirror those in the clothing fashion world, and right now, “matchy matchy” is a thing of the past. A new style that is trending right now is mixing materials and finishes; but still creating a clean classic look. You can start with...
Solid Wood Kitchen Floors 101
Many people want hardwood floors in their home, and for good reason. Hardwood floors are timeless; they have a natural beauty that gives a look of warmth and elegance to any room in the house, regardless of whether your style is traditional or contemporary. Hardwoods...
Laundry Room Makeover-Part 3
In our previous articles from this series, we discussed ways tocreate an enjoyable space in your laundry room by adding different features from proper lighting to great laundry room storage. While those details are crucial, countertop and flooring options are also...
Laundry Room Makeover- Part 2
In part one of this article, we introduced some helpful fixes that will make your laundry room a more work friendly space. Now, we'll go into a little detail on choosing cabinets and storage options for your laundry room makeover. Types of cabinets Style - The...
Laundry Room Make Over- Part 1
If your laundry room is like most, it is probably a small white room with a lonely washer and dryer, and a small single wire shelf above to display your laundry detergent in the open for all to see. There is so much dead space! Many people use this room as a “catch...
Your Beach Inspired Kitchen
Summer is just around the corner, and that means...beach season! It’s not difficult to get inspired by the beach…a tropical paradise, visions of the warm sunlight, crystal blue water, walking along the white sandy shore, and listening to the slight breeze as it blows...
Utilize Forgotten Space in Your Kitchen
It seems as new houses are built, the kitchens seem to get larger with more creative built-in storage options. So what happens if you just bought a bungalow built in 1920, or a studio condo on the 48th floor in Manhattan? Those kitchens may not be built to hide all...
Creating Space in a Half Bath
New houses are often built with a half bath on the lower level. This is great when you have company as friends do not have to run upstairs through your bedroom to use the restroom, and when you are in the kitchen cooking a large meal, you can step out for a quick...
The Great (Kitchen) Outdoors – Part 2
In Part 1 of The Great (Kitchen) Outdoors, we went over some outdoor kitchen cabinet and countertop options worth considering. Instead of leaving you hanging with a partial project, we decided to finish up with a couple more complimentary options for your outdoor...
Run for the Roses – Designing in Derby Style
Thousands of fans headed to Louisville this week to be part of the magnificent Kentucky Derby festivities. As much fun as it would be to join them, some of us are left to daydream about the horses, roses, big beautiful hats, parties, and ah… the mint juleps! When you...
Time for a Splash (Backsplash That Is)
When it comes to kitchen renovations, a backsplash is one of those elements that too often get overlooked. Maybe that’s because many kitchen remodelers don’t fully understand the importance of it, past aesthetics alone. Or, maybe it’s due to the fact that they tend...
Creating a Green Countertop … (or Red or Blue)
We've recently discussed some eco-friendly kitchen ideas including windows, appliances, cabinets and floors, and it would just feel wrong if we stopped there. Kitchen countertops are a great area to add some "green," as well as some color pops that really jazz up the...
“Green” Ideas For Your Kitchen Floors
We recently published an article about eco-friendly ideas for your kitchen, and with St. Patrick’s Day being tomorrow, it seemed fitting to continue on the whole “go green” idea. In the earlier article, we touched upon some bigger ticket kitchen items that may...
Eco-friendly Ideas to Spring Up Your Kitchen
Spring is in the air, and it got me to thinking about all the “spring cleaning” projects I would like to do around my house this year. There is such a popularity demand right now on green household products, so I did a little research to find out ways to spruce up a...
Reasons to Keep Your Kitchen Color Choices Neutral
It seems we’re always being told to stay neutral in our color schemes. Why is that? Do designers just want us to be boring and safe so they can have all the fun in their own homes? Hardly. The truth of the matter is, neutral doesn’t have to mean “boring,” and...
Romantic Accents for Your Kitchen in 2012
Ahhh, its Valentine’s Day. The hearts, flowers, candy, teddy bears…your kitchen?! Yes your kitchen! Today is a day filled with love and romance, so it got us in the mood to inspire you with some romantic kitchen update ideas. After all, what better place is there...
We Need Some Light In This Kitchen – Part 2
In part one of this article, we talked about ways to add artificial light into a dark kitchen. Here we will journey into the world of natural light. Home with a view Are you lucky enough to have a home with a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains? Can you imagine...
We Need Some Light In This Kitchen – Part 1
Is your kitchen stuck in a time warp with really bad lighting? If you have an older home, chances are your kitchen is in the middle of the house with no windows, and one sad small incandescent light fixture high on the ceiling, or a headache inducing flickering...
Creating a Bathroom for the Kids
A complete bathroom remodel can be a little pricey, and you may decide that eventually they will just “grow into it.” Either way, below are some ideas that can make your little one’s life a little easier. Think soft-close...everything If you are ordering new cabinets...
Which Cabinets Wood You Buy?
Are you looking for kitchen cabinet design ideas, but overwhelmed by the selection and don't know where to begin? In this situation the old adage comes to mind, "never judge a book by its cover." Here are a few things to think about that can make your decision a...
Feng Shui Basics for your Kitchen Remodel
The philosophies and practices have been around for thousands of years, and today it is used not only by the Chinese, but all over the world in decisions regarding placement of buildings, doors, appliances, colors or even flowers. Many designers have also adopted the...
5 Reasons Why You Should Remodel Your Home This Year
Another year…another new start. It is the perfect time to make a change in your home. How many times have you said you’re going to remodel your kitchen, but never actually got around to starting? Now that the Times Square ball has dropped, make sure you don’t drop...
Planning for the Chaos of your Kitchen Remodel
With all the excitement of your upcoming kitchen renovation, it's probably not the first thing on your mind to make a plan for the chaos. Sure, you've thought about which cabinet doors you want, which slab of granite matches them perfectly, and that really cool...
Kitchen Flow Fix Tricks – Bringing the Family Together
There are many things going on in the kitchen these days besides just cooking. Gone is the “simple life,” so while families get busier, why not get creative to keep everyone nearby as much as possible? While removing obstacles, opening the kitchen up to other areas...
Kitchen Flow Fix Tricks – Improving Storage Without Compromising Openness
A kitchen remodel seems like such a huge undertaking, especially when there are lots of other home projects to do, but when you have a clear idea of what you want, the task will not seem as daunting. Many of us were "blessed" with old-fashioned layouts that separate...
Kitchen Flow Fix Tricks – Appliance Placement
Do you ever just stand in your kitchen and find yourself frustrated because things are not how they should be? You are always dripping water all over the floor while trying to load dishes into the dishwasher; or maybe every time you open the fridge it bangs into the...
When In Rome…(Or Lake Tahoe)
While doing some traveling recently, a very important component about designing a kitchen occurred to me. Your kitchen will most certainly indicate what you should be doing in it, how long you should be lingering, and if you will find yourself in good company while...
Don’t Be Swayed By Shiny Trucks and TV Ads – Part 2
Kitchen remodels are confusing enough as it is, but when trying to decide whether to purchase cabinets from a mainstream cabinet manufacturer or a smaller one, there are options to weigh. In part one of this article, we touched on the pros and cons of mainstream...
Don’t Be Swayed By Shiny Trucks and TV Ads – Part 1
As a consumer searching for new cabinets for your kitchen, you are invariably going to come up against this question: Which is a better route to go - purchasing cabinets manufactured by a large mainstream cabinet manufacturer or from a smaller provider? Both options...
Don’t Let A Kitchen Remodel Delay Ruin Your Holiday
You started your remodel with plans of finishing just before the holidays, so hopefully you and your contractor were able to stick to the schedule and finish your new kitchen on time. But as you may already know, there is always a chance of surprises that arise...
Personalized Additions for Your Kitchen Remodel
Have you ever denied yourself things that you love - another cookbook, another beautiful antique dish, or that extra bottle of wine - simply because you couldn’t possibly find the right place to store them without feeling like a hoarder? Well, if you’re remodeling to...
The Hostess With The Mostest
With the holidays just around the corner, the heart of the home (your kitchen) will come alive with festive foods, cocktail parties, and caroling. Maybe not the caroling, but at least the cocktails. I’ve been to many holiday bashes and I must say – nothing compares...
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