Custom cabinets, granite countertops, reclaimed wood flooring and accents, and top-of-the-line, high tech appliances – what more do you need to make your kitchen renovation perfect? How about adding an island? While you can add

Kitchen remodels vary tremendously, depending on the tastes, budget and space limitations of the home in question. However, there is a trend in the Pacific Northwest that tend toward clean, classic lines and calm colors.

There are plenty of photos of glamorous, high-end kitchens, but what if that is not in your budget, or you are more of a basic, minimalist kind of person? Don’t be afraid to go with

If your cabinets are OK, consider having them resurfaced; a bright coat of paint (light colors work best), new cabinet doors, or even simply installing new hardware can have a significant impact. New countertops will

If your kitchen is getting you down but you don’t know what it needs, other than gutting it and tossing the whole thing in the recycle bins, then you could use some help from an

First, are you doing it for yourself or to upgrade your home for a future buyer? The best answer is both. It is rare to recoup 100% of the cost of a remodel, so the

We all want our kitchens to be a pleasant space to be in: Good lighting; ambient, task, and accent lighting. Everything stored close to where it will be used and is easy to find. Coordinated

  Corbels! With the popularity of eating spaces in the kitchen, an overhanging countertop bar has become commonplace. Have you wondered how they are built so that they “stay up” and do not break or

You don’t have to knock down walls, add square footage to your house, or completely overhaul your kitchen to get that special look in your existing kitchen. As the old saying goes, “If the bones

Be resourceful about storing items. Instead of the usual cabinet shelving hidden behind doors, have deep drawers installed in your below counter spaces. It makes it much easier to find what you are looking for,

  Have you heard of Murphy’s Law? “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” You need a list, so I have provided one for you! Materials might be delivered late, dented, or with something

What are the most heavily used rooms in your home? The bathroom and the kitchen, you say? Yes, of course! So it should come as no surprise that these are also the most frequently remodeled

Reasons to remodel are as varied as individual homeowners are. You may be a recent empty-nester, have a growing family, or simply have a hopelessly outdated kitchen or bath. Remodeling can make your home more

Be aware that every inch of space is important, especially in a small kitchen. While there is an almost infinite variability possible in any kitchen, you will still be constrained in your design by the

Most people would probably say they could use more storage in the kitchen. In many cases, what is actually needed is not necessarily more storage, but better use of the area available for storage. Since

We are all individuals, so it should be no surprise that when given the opportunity to re-design our kitchens, each one does it just a little different than everyone else. That said, there are style

Meals get made much faster when you can quickly find the ingredients you need. A well designed pantry storage puts all your kitchen supplies in instant view. It is much easier to have almost all

Tile in kitchens is used primarily for flooring and for a countertop backsplash. The purpose of said backsplash is more than just functional. Sure, it will protect the wall and provide an easy-to-clean surface that

How do you use your kitchen? Think about that and then decide where task lighting should be. When designing lighting for cooking, be sure to have adequate brightness as well as a good distribution of

If your kitchen is small, designing the best layout to maximize your small kitchen makeovers can be a challenge. Knocking out a wall is not always do-able in a smaller or older home. If your

When it comes to remodeling, you really don’t want to be doing it during the holidays. Since it takes a lot of planning ordering of materials, getting started well ahead of vacations and family gatherings

Upgrading your kitchen is one of the most noticeable – and enjoyable – changes you can make to your home. To start, do your research! A kitchen has many features and functions, and there are

Countertops wear out, as they are heavily used, and don’t get me started on what teen-agers with kitchen knives and block of cheese will do to the countertop. Cutting boards? Who needs those? So you

This is one of the goals for most of us when considering our ideal kitchen. Who wants to spend half their time in the kitchen cleaning? So, let us consider what would make a kitchen

When people say that the devil is in the details, they mean that small things in plans and schemes that are sometimes overlooked can cause serious problems later on. There is no place where this