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...
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Laundry Room Functional Renovation Ideas
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...
Easy-Care Modern Surfaces for Kitchens
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...
Advantages of a Quartz Countertop
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...
Kitchen Hardware in Style in 2022
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...
How Granite for Kitchen Counters Is Graded
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...
The Best Lighting for Your Newly Renovated Kitchen
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,...
Elements of a Country Kitchen Design
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...
Top 3 Kitchen Renovations to Drive up Property Value
Renovating a kitchen remains one of the best ways to spend money in your house and recoup the investment. But which kitchen renovations are most valuable? In this blog article we are going to look at how to spend money in your kitchen. Assuming that you do not have an...
The Advantages of Stainless Steel Hoods
If you are considering a stainless steel hood, we think they are a great idea. They look great, perform admirably, and never go out of style. Here, below, are some of the reasons why we recommend them. Material Stainless steel is practical. It’s is durable and easy to...