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Tips and Rules for Cleaning Your Kitchen Cabinets
One of the main areas most exposed to bacteria, dirt and grease in your home is your kitchen cabinets. Grease from cooking, condensation from external temperatures and children opening and closing your kitchen cabinets constantly throughout the day calls for routine upkeep. We want to help you master the maintenance and let your cabinets shine lik...
How to Ensure Your Kitchen Remodel Pays Off
A kitchen remodel may be an exciting prospect, or it may feel littered with landmines. How are you supposed to get what you want without compromising your ability to sell your home later? Is it true that all remodels are basically wasted money, funds you’ll never recoup on the sale of your home? Should you just give up right now, crawl under a rock...
Simple Changes to Make Your Home Feel More Spacious
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when the phrase “more is better” actually made sense to people. We understand now, of course, that more of anything can become a problem. Most of us live busy, complex lives and simply adding more to the mix makes our lives feel cluttered.
Color Me Pleased: Making a Bathroom Remodel Work
Deciding to do a bathroom remodeling project, let alone any remodeling project, is always a big decision. Part of that decision involves deciding how big the scope of the project will be. Keeping certain items in a space can save on money and decisions, but can present limits and other challenges when working in the space. This was exactly the ch...
What is a Wet Room? Considerations of Wet Room Designs
If you’re dreaming of designing your bathroom with a spa-like aesthetic, then a wet room is certainly an option worth considering. So, what exactly is a wet room? It’s a bathroom where the shower is open or placed behind a single wall, and the floor space of the shower is leveled with the entire room, with the water draining through an opening infu...
The Quick-Start Guide to Choosing Bathroom Tile
Redoing a bathroom requires making a thousand decisions, but none is arguably so impactful on the overall effect as tile. It is the foundation on which you walk and the covering that protects your shower. Frequently it also forms part of the wall or a backsplash around the sink. Your tile choices, in other words, have considerable bearing on your w...
Saving Space: Your Guide To Designing A Convenient & Clutter-Free Bathroom
As you prepare to design or remodel your bathroom, don’t overlook the importance of saving space. Maximizing your use of the available area isn’t just about convenience; it’s also about safety, as the more room you have to move around and reach things, the less likely you are to strain yourself or fall. Thus by designing in a way that wastes as lit...
Kitchen Safety Considered: Simple Design & Remodeling Tips That Promote Kitchen Safety
What’s the most dangerous part of your home? If you guessed “the kitchen,” you’re not far off: this one room is responsible for nearly half a million knife injuries a year, to say nothing of falls, burns, strains, and other potentially serious injuries. If you want to protect yourself and your loved ones from these mishaps, you have to design a kit...
Kitchen Remodeling: Consider First Things First
I have worked on kitchen remodeling projects where the planning/decision making process has gone on for years. Seriously...years. And while I cannot make up your mind for you, I can help you prioritize and help make the kitchen remodeling process feel a little bit easier. Here are the first things to consider:
Kitchen Cabinet Accessories Trick & Treat your Kitchen!
It’s Halloween. That time of year when drop way too much money on costumes, candy, decorations and more and then wonder what happened as we emerge from a self-induced sugar coma. And a Friday night Halloween? You may as well just pack it in for the weekend right now.
In Stock Cabinets Are Not Just For Kitchens Anymore
Let’s explore some ideas! What comes to your mind when you hear in-stock cabinets? For many people, the first instinct to associate these cabinets with the kitchen comes naturally. After all, they have more than served the kitchen cabinetry role for decades. However, relating them with other rooms might not be the first thought to cross your mind. ...
Remodeling Your Kitchen with Detail
You know how the quote goes: the devil is in the details. When you are remodeling your kitchen, you might be thinking about all the things that go into creating the big picture. No doubt you should be. But once you have got the big picture nailed down, it is time to delve into the details. You want to get the little things right from the start, b...
Here's Why Remodels Go Over Budget, and How to Avoid It
According to a 2020 U.S. Houzz & Home survey, only 36% of homeowners doing a remodeling project stayed on track with their budgets in 2019. Comparatively, over 31% of homeowners had a remodeling project that went over budget and a surprising 29% never set a budget on their project at all. That leaves a little over 3% that we would consider those lu...
How to Make Sure You're Properly Venting Your Bathroom
If you are looking to renovate your bathroom, you have a lot of different boxes in mind to check off that project list. What style, look and feel do you want in the bathroom? What materials do you want to use for the countertops, the cabinets and the shower area? What colors should be selected for the space? Another box to check… safety. Your bath...
The Upcoming Bathroom Trends of 2021
We can probably all agree that we are happy that it is 2021. And after having to quarantine in your house for so long, you might be looking for a fresh start for many things, including that bathroom you use every day. When it comes to bathrooms in 2021, there are some new trends to watch out for. Some are trends that were not quite so prominent ...
All The Different Types of Bathroom Sinks
We all know the phrase “everything but the kitchen sink,” which represents throwing everything you have got into something...a competition, a challenge, a new learning opportunity. And while there is no mistaking that we are big on kitchen sinks, why should they get all attention. You see where this is going. What about the bathroom sink? When y...
What Are the Pros and Cons of Floating Vanity Cabinets
Before you can ask yourself if a floating vanity cabinet is right for you, first you simply need to know what it is. Sometimes a floating vanity cabinet is also expressed as a verb - floating your vanity. Most traditional cabinets that you see are just that: traditional cabinets. Floated cabinets are wall-mounted vanities that float above the grou...
What Designers Wish You Knew About Your Kitchen Remodel
So, you have finally taken the plunge and decided to remodel your kitchen. Cheers! Now you literally can not wait to get that new kitchen you have been dreaming about forever. The new countertops, the extra storage, the updated look - seriously, you want it to start right now. Before you go rushing in too quickly though, take a page out of the bo...
How to Renovate For a Warm Kitchen Design
When you are going to renovate your kitchen, it is an exciting time for everyone. You (and others) are dreaming of everything that the space could be. A new place to entertain, to cook, and, at the end of the day, look at with pride. Creating a warm kitchen design and feel will help bring everyone together. Who doesn’t want to feel warm, comfortab...
The Top Trends in Bathroom Remodeling Right Now
It is where you go when you first wake up. Maybe it is where you start your day with a warm comfy shower. Or maybe you end your day there with a nice, relaxing bath. In any situation, your bathroom needs to be a place of function. But why not let it also become a place to take a mini retreat too? If your bathroom is somewhere you want to just get ...
Remodeling Myths Debunked
When you are remodeling your kitchen or your bathroom, you really just want to know what you should expect. There are so many ideas, decisions and moving parts. You are getting information from so many different places. We are confident you have been hearing stories from every person you know that has remodeled anything. Deciphering remodeling my...
Kid-Friendly Bathroom Remodel Ideas
There are so many reasons out there that you might want to remodel your bathroom. Perhaps it is just because it is old, or maybe you need to consider an aging in place strategy. Some people simply want bigger bathrooms, or want to add smart technology to their room. But when you have kids and a bathroom that does not do a good job accommodating the...
What Is An Open Concept Kitchen and Why Should I Remodel?
Let’s say you are looking to update your kitchen. You want it to be current. You want it to be comfortable. And, you definitely want it primed and ready to handle all the cooking you want to do. Sound about right? You bet it does!. But if your kitchen is old and outdated or poorly designed, you are probably missing out on at least one of the thi...
When Is the Best Time of Year to Remodel Your Kitchen?
Your kitchen. It is where you cook. It is where you gather. It is where you store your food. It is the place you go to start your day early in the morning to cook your breakfast and where you end that same day up late at night for a snack. So when you decide you are doing a kitchen remodel, all of these every day activities get put on hold for...
Why You Should Remodel the Shape of Your Kitchen
There are a few expectations that are absolutely essential and must be exceeded (or met at the VERY least) for your kitchen remodel to be a success. You know you want to love your new space. You know you want it to be a place for people to gather. And you know you are going to want to enjoy cooking in it. For all those points to come together, yo...
How to Make Your Bathroom Model Totally Feng Shui
Feng shui. You’ve heard it before, but what exactly does it mean? Put very straightforwardly, it’s a collection of rules that dictate the way energy (known as “chi”) flows in a room. It is also affected by the spatial arrangement of your space. So, what does that mean for your bathroom remodel? It means you want to arrange everything in a way that...
A Checklist for an Environmentally Friendly Kitchen Remodel
When you’re remodeling your kitchen cabinets, ask your designer about what materials are the most friendly. FSC-certified wood is a great choice, along with solid wood, recycled wood, or even bamboo. Be certain to pay close attention to the materials being used to assemble the cabinets as well.
Planning Your Kitchen Remodeling Timeline
You’ve been dreaming about it. You’ve been planning. And now you’re ready to begin. It’s time for your kitchen remodel.
Is your Kitchen due for an update - a Kitchen Remodeling "Checklist"
It’s the start of a new year and the buzz around kitchen remodeling is louder than ever. Is it time for you to consider kitchen remodeling? Here’s a “list” of fun clues that can help you determine if the time is right for you to remodel your kitchen:
What would a bathroom designer put in their own bathroom? My top 5 wishes…
Last month I shared my personal top 5 things I would want in my own kitchen. Now I put on my bathroom designer hat and turn my attention to my personal getaway space...the bathroom. Here is what I must have. My top 5:
What's Your (Door) Style? | Selecting Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles
One of the early choices to make in kitchen cabinets when remodeling your kitchen is choosing a door style. There are 3 main kitchen cabinet door styles: traditional, full-overlay and inset.
Is Your Kitchen Naughty or Nice?
Everyone knows the tree goes in the front room, the wreath on the front door and the lights outside…but what about the kitchen? The kitchen is where the real magic of the season happens for those fabulous meals and treats. Check out our list of what’s naughty and what’s nice.
Let Water create Your Personal Bathroom Experience!
We all want to live responsibly without sacrificing our water experience in the bathroom. Water defines the bathroom experience – not just for its cleaning aspect, but its wellness aspect too. It is both feeling and function.
Kitchen Ideas Spring to life this time of year!
Its spring time, and nothing ushers in that feeling better than a white kitchen. Timeless in style, white kitchens offer the refreshing breeziness of spring and the opportunity to showcase vibrant colors like those that come from spring’s first blooms. Whether it is from flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables or the colorful decorations and keepsakes...
Great Kitchen Ideas are a Team Effort
We’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village…”. With kitchen design, it does not quite take a village but there is no doubt that it is a team effort. Not only a collaboration between designer & client, but with a support team ready to assist to turn great kitchen ideas into great kitchens.
2013 Kitchen Remodeling Trends
It's a new year! Thinking about remodeling your kitchen? You are not alone! Many homeowners are considering kitchen remodeling in 2013. According to a survey on 2013 kitchen remodeling trends by Russell Research, the most popular choices for updating the kitchen are countertops (76%), wall coverings (70%), cabinetry (67%) and flooring (64%).
1 Bathroom + 2 People = 3 Bathroom Design Ideas to consider!
1) Identify all the activities each person uses their bathroom space for – bathing, showering, using the toilet, grooming, dressing...you name it!
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