Solutions to not enough storage, or not storage of the right type in your kitchen include options such as: 1.Use the space above the cabinets, or install cabinets that go to the ceiling. 2. Install pull out shelves in the lower cabinets. 3. Have an island built in the kichen, with all the shelving, drawers…

Kitchens need updating, of course. But when planning that next remodel, think about improving the convenience, as much as the finishes and style. One major improvement in modern kitchens are the myriad cabinet styles that are becoming more and more in use. This is shown at its best in the pull outs that have been…

Wall space is usually minimal in a kitchen, but it is wise to select muted colors that don’t overcome the backsplash and cabinet treatment. In our pacific northwest area, cabinets are often chosen in natural wood tones, such as oak, and walnut. Perhaps it’s all the forests and nature we are surrounded with. If cabinets…

Kitchens that are open to the dining or living rooms are still requested. For a busy family, being able to move between these rooms with little or no barrier makes for more efficient moving about. Soft-close drawers with hidden storage; more of the kitchen noise can be reduced with quietly closeable drawers. Storage can be…

The biggest improvements that really make a difference are the main surfaces and fixtures that affect everyday use. Nearly all kitchen remodels include countertops, backsplashes, sinks, cabinets and faucets. As in any home remodel, how you use your home should influence any changes you make. Be sure to think about future changes your family might…

Installing pull outs for the undercounter cabinets is a great way to make space you already have more functional. Even that pesky corner that seems to absorb pots into a dark recess so that you never see them again, can be made useful. Some homeowners choose to turn undercounter spaces into drawers (as seen in…

Kitchen cabinets that extend to the ceiling offer a range of benefits, the first being maximizing storage space and streamlining the cabinets. You won’t have spiders building their webs above those cabinets that have a gap between them and the ceiling, and you’ll never have to climb up there to dust. That extra storage in…

Kitchens need upgrading every 10-15 years, due to the heavy use the countertops, sinks, appliances, etc., receive. So if this is your year for that much needed upgrade, what is on your list for replacing or adding to that kitchen? Here are the popular items that people are asking about for their kitchen remodel. Islands…

If walking into your kitchen feels like something you’d rather not do, maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s the kitchen. There are many changes that you can make to any kitchen to turn it into a space you enjoy being in. Short of gutting the kitchen, here are some upgrades that make a huge improvement…

To update your kitchen lighting, think about installing recessed lighting for a clean, modern look, adding under-cabinet lights for task lighting on countertops, installing pendant lights over the island or dining area, and use track lighting for flexible illumination in specific areas. Under-cabinet lighting has become popular for obvious reasons; it will brighten work areas…

Well, what are they? Pull outs in a kitchen refer to special cabinet features that are designed to slide out completely, allowing for easy access to items stored inside. Typicaly inluding shelves or drawers that pull out from a cabinet to reveal the contents fully, making it much easier to find and retrieve things like…

Kitchen cabinets are a large part of the kitchen; both visually, and as storage. Sooner or later, they need updating. Here are some ways to upgrade your cabinets: It seem like a small thing, but replacing cabinet hardware will make a pleasing improvement. Some cabinet hardware is not ergonomic, and banging knuckles or difficulty grasping…

What is that, you ask? Not only are aging in place and multigenerational households becoming more common, but brands are creating new appliances, features and cabinetry to fit the customer and adjust with them no matter what accessibility issues they may develop. What do these innovations look like? There are sensory friendly faucets for homes…

One idea is to contrast the upper and lower cabinets with strategies like lighter colors on upper cabinets, with darker colors on lowers. A modification of that concept is installing glass doors on the upper cabinets. Continuing with cabinet changes, what about making a small space feel larger by eliminating the upper cabinets altogether. Instead,…

Refinishing your kitchen can be the most economical, convenient and eco-friendly option when you want to give your cabinets a new look. If your cabinets are in good condition, it is far less costly to have them refinished, than to replace. If the kitchen layout could use a few upgrades, you can still have that…

A kitchen cabinet remodel could be the perfect way to enhance your home. A cabinet upgrade can open up the space in your kitchen, give you more storage, or create a more modern look in the home. Cabinet upgrades can range anywhere from having them resurfaced, replacing the cabinet doors with another style, or having…

What’s the key to a happy cook? It starts with an organized pantry where it’s easy to see and therefore use what is there. If it drives you crazy walking into a pantry space that is disorganized and cluttered, then maybe it is time for you to have that pantry space re-designed and upgraded. Whether…

The traditional kitchen has upper and lower cabinets, and sometimes, if there is an island, more cabinets under the island. All of these are great, but there is a trend to replace some upper cabinets with shelves. Shelves can make a room feel larger, as they add depth to a kitchen. One can show off…

The right storage strategies can create a more functional home. While the general usage of cabinets hasn’t changed much over the years, the inside of cabinets has dramatically shifted. Pullouts can bring pantry items from back of cabinets to the front. Special shelves lift heavy appliances from a lower cabinet to countertop height. Drawer dividers…

Kitchen cabinets can be: Totally open, with no doors Cabinet doors with clear or semi-opaque doors No upper cabinets, but shelves Traditional cabinets with doors Cabinets with doors and pull-outs to make it easier to access the contents. In addition, you can choose between painted or varnished doors. A lot to consider when planning your…

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’…

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?…

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…

The basic types are Stock cabinets, Semi-custom, and custom cabinets. Stock are the basic cabinets that every major hardware store carries. These cannot be customized and must be purchased to fit the existing kitchen footprint. There may be a gap here and there that needs to be filled in. Semi Custom are ordered to size…