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…

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…

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…

Of course you can! It’s all about how the cabinets and appliances are laid out. Just remember that a truly small kitchen should realistically have small stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. There is a limit to what the square footage can accommodate. Cleverly laid out cabinets and a willingness to reduce the number of small appliances…

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…

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…

Here is an outline of the tasks you need to prioritize for your kitchen remodel: Determine what your kitchen needs and what you want but can do without. This will allow you to create your basic plan of attack. Set the budget for the remodel. Concentrate on the things that need maximum attention and list…

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…

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…

Kitchens are a hard-working space in the home! The countertops take a beating from spills, dropped pans, and the occasional nick of a misplaced knife. Not to mention water and grease – not that anyone reading this article ever spills water or grease out of a cooking pot! But someone else in the family might…

We all love our homes, but deep down inside, we know that someday it will be sold. So when planning the next remodel, think about what appeals to your friends and visitors; you don’t want to remodel again, just to make your home sell-able on that future date! Another consideration is, changing tastes . .…

Even if your family only consists of yourself and one other person, what did you notice during the holiday? Guests gravitate to the kitchen, and the overflow spill into the dining room! Must be something about wanting to be close to the food . . . or the host! Since this is the way families…

An open, airy kitchen provides a cheery space for family and guests to congregate before and after meals. Generally, kitchens are becoming less formal and much simpler than in years past. Clean lines and open vistas dominate the modern kitchen, and delineation between rooms is often achieved through ceiling and flooring treatments. Opening the kitchen…

Unless, of course, you just had yours done! Color, style and built-in conveniences are what make the cabinets, and with constant use, they can begin to show their wear. New cabinets will completely refresh your kitchen; having custom touches that suit the way you use your kitchen will make them more functional. If you find…

This kitchen was completely gutted, and appliances including the sink were relocated. This involved re-piping gas lines to the stove and water and waste lines to the sink. The results show that it was totally worth it! BEFORE                                   …

This homeowner wanted to modernize their outdated kitchen cabinets and countertops. The orginal cabinet doors were a plain white with the method of opening consisted of hooking the fingers under the cabinet door and pulling. The impression they gave was a plain field of unbroken white.  The countertops were a bland off-brown color. The upgrade…

Moving a doorway or removing a wall to improve layout is always a better investment than splurging on high end appliances or even custom cabinets. While your kitchen serves various purposes, it’s important to design appropriately for the way you use your kitchen. You’ve no doubt heard of the “work triangle”; it’s the concept that…

Sometimes you just have to have a room gutted to the walls and completely re-done. Either it is seriously outdated, or designed in a period style you just can’t live with  . . . or the layout just isn’t working for your family. We are remodeling the kitchen and mud room for such a home.…

Any room can get old, and although it’s parts and pieces may not be worn out, so you don’t feel justified to really renovate the space, here are some things you can have your contrator do in the interim. Paint the cabinets and replace their hardware. Design a new pantry storage to clear up the…

Kitchen faucets are a stylish and functional focal point in for the kitchen. With the many stylish options available today, they can draw the eye. With a wide range of finish options and accessories, and technology adding to their versatility, you can get touch-free and tap-on faucets. Ever had trouble getting a tall pot or…

Here are some great ideas to consider while planning your Fall kitchen remodel: Use patterns in your kitchen backsplash tile. This can be prominent, or subtle, as in using subway tiles. They are all the same color (usually), but they create a pattern due to the “grid” between each 3 by 6 tile. If you…

A few hundred years ago, homeowners had less “stuff” to store, but no one seems to want to go back to those “good old days”, so we need to tackle the storage problem. Kitchens are notorious for poor storage options, and many kitchen remodels are done expressly to tackle this problem. So here are some…