When it comes to kitchen countertops, you have more choices than ever before.
Stone is the biggest countertop trend these days, although there are plenty of other options available if stone doesn’t suit your style or budget.
You’ve got so many choices, both stone and non-stone, that the process of selecting a countertop that meets your needs [...]
The natural color and beaty of granite makes it a very popular countertop material.No material is perhaps better suited to kitchen countertops than natural granite.
From the perspective of kitchen function, granite offers durability and resistance to chipping or scratching.
And from the perspective of kitchen design and form, with thousands of colors, textures and patterns, every [...]
Like clothing fashion and car models, kitchen design trends change at blazing speed these days.
What was popular in the 90’s (light maple or oak cabinetry, lots of granite, ornate crown molding and other trim) can seem stale if you walk into a kitchen showroom or 21st century designer show house!
Modern or country styles have become [...]
Soapstone is back in vogue and designers have started using this dark gray stone in kitchens again.
You can use soapstone either to give the kitchen a look that is unique from the same old granite and marble countertops so many kitchen have or mixing it with other materials in a kitchen design.
A custom soapstone sink [...]
Your kitchen is a family gathering place that deserves the same attention you’d give to designing any other room in your house.
If you’d like a new look for your kitchen but don’t have the funds to undertake a full remodeling project, consider replacing your window treatments.
Window curtains are one of the easiest ways to increase [...]
Ceramic tile is a great choice for kitchen surfaces.
It’s durable, easy to maintain, and waterproof. Mass manufactured tile is also one of the most affordable surfaces you can buy, and if you’re craving a more custom look, you can purchase a few accent tiles at a reasonable price.
Tiling a kitchen backsplash is an attractive wall [...]
When you’re planning your kitchen remodel, one of the key factors you’ll need to consider is the cabinets.
They generally account for about half of the kitchen remodeling budget, so you want to make sure that you’re getting the best quality for your money.
Furthermore, choosing the right cabinet can make or break the overall design of [...]
Have you been putting off remodeling your kitchen because you know it will be a huge inconvenience?
The thought of living with construction noise, dust and chaos often causes people to put off a major kitchen renovation project.
But there are a number of things you can do to ease the pain and speed the entire kitchen [...]
If you want to give your kitchen a new look on a very low budget, consider updating your kitchen cabinet knobs and drawer pulls.
Even someone with no do-it-yourself experience can accomplish a new look in very little time, and the only tool necessary for this project is a screwdriver.
Decorating your kitchen cabinet doors and drawers [...]
Tuscan style is inspired by nature, so Tuscan kitchen decor makes for a soothing and peaceful room.
Because Tuscan design is so simple, it only takes a few changes to remodel your kitchen in this delightful rustic style.
By focusing on paint and accessories, you can easily accomplish a kitchen remodel on a budget well under $1000.
The [...]
All too often, people get caught up with how their new kitchen or kitchen remodeling project will look; what colors, cabinet design and counter top materials will make it look like a magazine-featured designer kitchen?
And, while we all want that gorgeous designer kitchen, it’s also important not to lose site of utility and functional necessity [...]
If you are limited on space in your kitchen, then you’ll need to plan well to maximize usable space.
A kitchen doesn’t have to be large to be an effective work space. In fact, a small kitchen can be more efficient and easier to maintain!
Smaller spaces often push the designer to the limit as much or [...]
With today’s kitchen lighting options, it can be a daunting task to design your kitchen lighting system.
Gone are the days of the seventies and eighties, when standard kitchen lighting was nothing but a recessed space in the ceiling with several fluorescent fixtures covered by cheap translucent plastic panels!
Unfortunately, kitchen lighting is still one of the [...]
Come on, tell me, who would want the hint of the fish one ate for last night’s dinner lingering in the quarters of ones home?
Wouldn’t it be wise to spend for a high-grade range hood to eliminate this problem?
When choosing a range hood, always consider the design of your kitchen. How should your range top [...]
Have you ever heard of the cliché “everything old is new again”?
This saying truly reflects today’s hot trends where design elements from earlier periods are having a comeback.
Remember the pink flamingos? They are here again! But the flamingos are not the only ones; retro kitchen designs are out as a fashionable and cozy way to [...]
