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Should You Hire a Kitchen Designer?

Embarking on a kitchen remodeling project sparks a blend of excitement and apprehension. Homeowners are faced with numerous decisions, from selecting the appropriate style to choosing the right materials and ensuring the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the kitchen. In this context, the primary question emerges: Should you hire a kitchen designer? Read on as trusted kitchen remodeler DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Asheville explains the importance of doing so. (more…)

How to Design the Perfect Breakfast Bar

The breakfast bar is more than just a functional space; it's a gathering spot for family and friends, an extension of your kitchen, and a stylish design element. Designing the perfect breakfast bar involves a blend of aesthetics, functionality, and personal style. A kitchen remodel company shares some tips to create a breakfast bar that not only meets your needs but also enhances the overall appeal of your home. (more…)

Kitchen Cabinets or Open Shelves?

Upper cabinets or not? How about open shelves? Or what about nothing at all? Let’s take a quick look at the options. Upper Cabinets Pros: Upper cabinets can do a lot to conceal unorganized dishes and kitchenware. If you haven’t got the time nor inclination to keep your wares in order, this is most likely the way to go. With cabinetry, your kitchen can be made to look clean and[...]

How Big Should Kitchen Countertops Be?

Kitchen remodeling contractors all agree that planning a kitchen involves a lot of thought — particularly when it comes to ensuring proper measurements to provide sufficient workspace. Guidelines developed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association offer a few suggestions as a solution to this dilemma. Sizing Countertops At least 158 inches is considered by the NKBA to be just the right amount of countertop frontage to allow for unhampered food[...]

How to Be a Good Neighbor During a Remodel

Any renovation or remodel project will impact your life. Be it a kitchen remodel, bedroom renovation or room addition, it’s likely to improve your home’s comfort, functionality, efficiency and overall value. To get to that point, you will have to endure some minor inconveniences, and it’s not just you who will be affected by all the noise and dust—your neighbors will too. And unlike you, they won’t benefit from any of the[...]

Designing Kitchens for Function Over Form

After the era of the show kitchen, it seems functionality won over. In a recent poll conducted by Sub-Zero and Wolf, suppliers of premium refrigeration, wine preservation and cooking equipment, three out of four kitchen design professionals completed more projects for function over form. They focus more on creating a design that fits into the clients’ living and cooking styles rather than designing a “show kitchen.” The group selected to[...]

Single-Walled Kitchen Tips

Single-walled kitchens come into play in small homes or apartments and open-plan kitchens. Here are a few tips in making the most of your single-walled kitchen. Embrace a Sociable Layout: The Single-Wall Kitchen is the epitome of a social layout. There are no added walls, which opens up the space for entertaining. Although a single-wall kitchen allows one person to cook at a time, it still allows others to access[...]

Paperless Kitchen

Do you find yourself constantly adding “paper towels” to your grocery list? Didn’t you just buy a 12-pack at your local warehouse retail store? Growing up, it would drive my mother insane when we kids would use paper towels. When drying our hands, we’d tear off two or three paper towels from the roll. A spill on the floor? You don’t want to know! She thought buying the smaller cut[...]

Open Concept Kitchen

Four bedrooms, attached garage, home office…. the list goes on. When creating the perfect home, we begin the list of “must haves.” A staple with many homeowners is the ‘open concept’ kitchen. Open layouts seamlessly connect the kitchen with living and dining areas. They create the illusion of a bigger space, and are practical for families and frequent entertainers alike. The open concept serves as a central activity location, as[...]