If you are building a home or remodeling your kitchen, you may be wondering how much space you should allot to the kitchen. In this blog we’re going to talk about kitchen footprint considerations. Size isn’t everything Kitchen footprint or square footage is one thing,...
Planning new kitchen cabinets is a big undertaking, and like most homeowners, you will want the most efficient use of your dedicated space. Here are some of our tips in today’s blog on how to make your cabinets as efficient as possible. Inserts There are a variety of...
Shaker-style kitchen cabinets have been around for hundreds of years. They date back to the “Shakers” who were a group of Quakers who left England to immigrate to the United States in the late 1700s. In today’s blog we’re going to talk about why Shaker cabinets are...
For anyone who does laundry, the laundry room is important, and the homeowner will spend lots of time in that room. Here are some ideas for making your laundry room more functional when renovating. Sink While you will certainly be limited by space available, if you...
Surfaces in kitchens are becoming easier and easier to clean. While many of these surface materials are new, some are not and have always been good choices. In today’s blog article, we will talk about some of the easy-care surfaces in the kitchen. Counters All...
Countertops are an important design choice to make when building or renovating a kitchen. You are going to look at and work on your counter for a long time to come, so one should carefully consider the options before making a decision. Quartz is one of the most...
Styles are always changing in the kitchen as in other areas of home design. In today’s blog article we are going to talk about the 2022 trends in kitchen hardware. Drawer and Cabinet Pulls The trend is using sleek metal pulls. Gold and brass colours are coming back...
In today’s blog we are going to talk about how granite for kitchen and bathroom counters are graded. Granite is very desirable natural stone for counters because it is very hard, smooth, and looks beautiful. It is mined in several countries and imported. There are...
In principles of design, there are three basic types of lighting: ambient, accent, and task. These same principles apply to any and every room including the kitchen. How you decide on your lighting would be accomplished working with your contractor, project manager,...
There are never any hard and fast rules for design. Design is subjective by definition. However, if you are wondering what elements are commonly seen in a country kitchen design, we can give you a few hints. Rustic For most people, country means rustic. Elements that...
