Do you have enough space in your kitchen to store food items and small appliances? Of course you don’t! If you are ready to have that pantry built for your storage needs, here are some ideas: A small addition to expand the kitchen out, and use some of the space for a pantry, works the…

Kitchens can always use more storage or more convenient, usable storage. Updating your kitchen should include adding pull outs to maximise availability of storage, and accessibility. Some kitchens actually have a lot of storage space, but it is difficult to access, due to deep and dark cabinets. It is difficult to get down on ones’…

If you have had a kitchen with annoying drawer pulls or knobs, you know what we mean. It’s no fun whacking your fingers against the drawer and maybe even breaking a nail, which can happen when your hand are wet from washing dishes! You don’t have to wait for a complete kitchen overhaul to replace…

Choosing or replacing kitchen cabinets is one of the biggest investments in a kitchen, so you’ll want something you won’t have to change, paint or refresh anytime soon. Walnut is a timeless, classic wood species, and medium warm gray stains on maple, cherry, hickory or walnut are also popular choices that stand the test of…

Most of us use the kitchen for more than just meal prep. Those multi-use kitchens need a little assistance to go from merely practical to stylish. Have your new custom made upper cabinets built to go all the way to the ceiling. It not only provides additional storage, but looks elegant. Instead of having the…

It’s undeniable that during the last year most of us have changed the way we use our homes; from working at home, to school over the internet, we have been spending more time home. Add to that, the growing desire among older homeowners to age in place; home remodelers and builders are seeing changes in…

In many households, the kitchen is the most used part of the house. A beautiful kitchen can bring joy to cook in as well as have dinner with your family. Also, it is important to keep it updated to avert any unforseen disasters. (Dishwasher leaks, electrical problems . . . ). While you can view…

The kitchen is as much a family area as the dining or living room. Or even more so, depending on your family habits! Hence, you might as well make it as modern, well equipped and updated as you can. Remodeling that space will bring a dull and outdated room back to life. If you have…

Regardless of the size of the kitchen, the most important factor in renovating or creating new space is to determine how the space will be used. Ask yourself, how often do you prepare meals, entertain and host family celebrations? (Yes, the pandemic will be over one day . . . ). Is it possible to…

For any kitchen, one of the most important things is storage. Whether it’s in the form of cupboards, drawers or pantries, it’s important to make sure that you have the right amount of space in order to store the utensils, foods, appliances and other items that you typically use. If you don’t think enough about…

There are some clever ways to add storage to a kitchen, and what methods are used to improve your kitchens’ storage capacity depends on several things: Can a wall be removed to expand the kitchen? The kitchen can be expanded into a dining room or living room space. Built in pull-outs are excellent ways to…

So many homes come with inadequate storage in the kitchen. Which is odd, considering our penchant for shopping at Costco, and we are all advised to keep supplies on hand for who-knows-what emergency! But no matter; when preparing a meal, nothing beats having all the ingredients near at hand; and when the meal is over…

Many homeowners put up with elements of their kitchens that are not what they really want, as remodeling the kitchen is so disruptive. But the day comes when it cannot be put off any longer! After living with the current layout, you can determine what would improve it, and how much of your kitchen should…

Color is very important to the whole appearance of your kitchen. If you are drawn to dramatic colors, it would be wise to resist the urge to go all out with that fav color, but to use it as an accent color; staying with a palette of creams, whites, tans and grays will keep your…

We all access our kitchens multiple times every day. When that area is remodeled to your exact preferences, you will continually experience a feeling of satisfaction. Reasons for remodeling the kitchen include the need to upgrade old worn out surfaces and materials, and having moved into the home recently and the desire to customize the…

Did you add to your kitchen appliance collection yesterday? There are so many amazing small appliances that can add to your cooking repertoire. Some of those appliances are not all that small! So what to do? Solutions can be creating pull-out shelves for the lower cabinets, so those heavy appliances will be so much easier…

This remodel was for a very cute older home that was very much in need of some upgrading. The kitchen was completely gutted, and painted, shaker style cabinets with some open shelving were designed and custom built. The new countertops are  Caesarstone Jet Black, and all appliances were replaced. The sink is Kohler Stainless Steel,…

The countertop is the foundation of kitchen decor. It carries the burden of the tone and feel of the space. Quartz is a high end alternative to granite; it is non-porous and does not need re-sealing. Quartz is being designed to resemble natural stones such as granite and marble. Manufacturers are creating them with veining,…

Are you happy each time you open the kitchen cabinet doors? If not, then some content organizing is your first step. Pretend that your cabinets have glass fronts; how would you arrange your dishes and glassware then? Then do it! If the interior of the cabinets needs refinishing, you might want to hire someone to…

Every kitchen needs a make-over from time to time. Nothing lasts forever, and the way you use your kitchen may be totally different from the previous homeowner. Here are some ideas for a change: Paint old cabinets with a fresh new color Add a kitchen island Open up the walls; update cabinet doors Replace the…

Have you had the experience of cooking a delicious meal, only to have the cooking odors linger long after the food has been enjoyed? That means you need an upgrade on the exhaust fan. Don’t settle for just so many cubic feet of exhaust, (which is important), but have an exhaust hood installed that makes…

Things to consider when it is “that time” for those cabinets to gracefully go. Number one is, do you like the layout, but want more storage options, such as pull out shelves in the lower cabinets, a good place to store those awkward items such as cookie sheets, muffin tins, and other oddly shaped utensils?…

So what do you need to know? Kitchen lighting fixtures can not only dress up the decor but also make cooking and entertaining much easier. Many kitchens come with only general, or ambient lighting. Kitchens should also have two other types of lighting; task lighting and accent lighting. Task lighting makes your kitchen more functional…

If your cabinets are older, they may have developed annoying quirks, along with that color you no longer love, and the finishes will have seen better days. Completely replacing the cabinets is pricey, and you may not even want to, if the construction is sound and the materials of good quality. A great solution that…

It is spring, moving on towards summer here in Whatcom County, so the days are nice and long, with plenty of sunshine. However, we know that as Pacific Northwesterners, we have to be prepared for the winter months. Since many of us spend a significant amount of time in the kitchen and dining areas, it…