In many kitchens, especially those with an open layout, the kitchen island is the main focus of the space. Its sheer size and central position make it an ideal place to prepare food, eat and socialize. Unfortunately, some homeowners make the mistake of ignoring kitchen island lighting and only make use of general lighting. If you have an opportunity to address this with your kitchen remodeler, then you should definitely do[...]
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When it comes to a small kitchen, there are a number of issues that can be particularly hard to address. If a kitchen remodel is in your future plans, you might want to consider a few potential solutions, such as changing your kitchen layout, opening up or removing walls, installing new flooring, replacing kitchen cabinets or upgrading lighting and electrical. To get the best results, hiring a professional is almost always necessary. [...]
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Many homeowners use the terms "contemporary" and "modern" interchangeably. While they do share some characteristics, there is a difference in aesthetics. While "modern" refers to a historical design movement and follows a strict style, "contemporary" means "in the now." This style not only makes your home more appealing, it's also very functional and user-friendly. (more…)
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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