If your kitchen feels cramped, removing all or some of your upper cabinets might be the best option for you. This is a great way to open up the visual space in the room, making the the kitchen appear larger than it is. Choosing the same color for your shelves and walls can help the…

This depends on what it is that you don’t like about your kitchen. It could be poor design layout, badly matched materials, or hard to clean surfaces. If the basic bones of your kitchen are not the problem, then it’s good to start with either replacing or resurfacing your cabinets; pick a door style and…

To start with, there are three basic exhaust hood categories. Wall mount range hoods are probably the most often seen stove hood. These mount against a wall, above the range, about 28 to 36 inches above the stove cooking surface. This distance captures the most cooking fumes. Island range hoods are a stylish centerpiece for…

Many homeowners dream kitchens will have a separate, walk-in pantry loaded with shelves; pull out shelves, and counterspace for all the storage. No need to shlep out to the garage for certain items! Pull out shelves make it really convenient to store and retrieve items in deep cabinets. Another thing; put the garbage and recycle…

It’s never too late to invest in cooking skills and supplies that you might have acquired during the pandemic. Adequate storage for your utensils, appliances, and pantry items will make your kitchen more orderly, functional and enjoyable to use. Adding pull out shelving to those lower cabinets will give your back a rest, and make…

When you are preparing for that kitchen upgrade, put some special research into finding the best backsplash for your new kitchen. There are so many options, for material, color, texture, and how much area you want to cover. When it comes to home improvements, nothing makes a kitchen stand out quite like the right backsplash.…

Upgrading or improving your kitchen is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your home. Not all kitchens were designed originally for efficiency or style. If you hate preparing food or cleaning up in your kitchen, that is a clue that it is time to upgrade that space to make it…

Imagine a clutter-free kitchen with a spot for everything; how about an appliance garage? More people increase storage space in their kitchen so they aen’t having to run out to another part of the house, like the garage, for something needed. Large pantries are high on wish lists. Whether you’re planning a complete kitchen renovation…

If they are of good quality – keep them and have them updated. Many older cabinets are made from actual plywood, which you won’t be able to get today. If the main problem is they look awful, then it’s smart to keep them and have a professional repair and upgrade them. First off, the hardware;…

First thing, we all much prefer an organized kitchen, where it is easy to locate every item used in food preparation. So it goes without saying, maximize storage. But it needs to suit the way you use your kitchen. This is one of the reasons we get so many kitchen remodel requests; the previous owner…

One of the most under rated yet important elements of the modern kitchen is the quality of the exhaust fan. Cooking vapors are full of moisture and sometimes oils, and definitely smells. Some of those smells are wonderful, but sometimes not so much. A properly sized exhaust system will pull the right amount of air…

The goals to get the best layout for a kitchen are: If you follow these guidelines, your kitchen will be a place you love to cook in for years to come. When you decide it is time for another remodel, it will cost less, as you won’t need to move any major appliances or cabinets.

This is a bit humorous, as the truth is, paint it whatever color you love, but the experts have opinions, and they base them on psychology and experience, so here goes: So there you go; remember that those little swatches you get at the paint store can be overwhelming when applied to an entire wall.…

You might have guessed the answer to this question – it is the kitchen. Updating the kitchen adds the most significant amount of value to your home in the event of a future sale, and it also attracts potential buyers. Don’t remodel the kitchen just for future buyers, though, do it for yourself and your…

Many older homes were built in a way that mostly closed off the kitchen, which tended to make the kitchen dark and certainly kept any potential company out! Today’s families prefer to open up the kitchen both for a brighter workspace and in order to include helpers in food prep as well as company for…

First, kitchen tile can be placed as a backsplash behind a stove, or on the wall to the underside of the upper cabinets. Tile is a popular countertop material, and can also be used on the kitchen floor. Tiles protect the wall from water and grease, and are much easier to clean than a painted…

Remodeling your house can be exciting and stressful, and it might seem like there are many prospective upgrades to do all at once. It’s common to put off tasks until they are necessary, but some indications shouldn’t be disregarded, and postponing a crucial update could end up costing more in the long run. Here are…

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…

Kitchens are basically multi-purpose rooms. Not only do they need to accommodate the cook, they also serve s a workstation for kids and adults, a gathering space for family meals and dinner parties, etc. While lighting plays a big role in setting the mood for these tasks, it’s easy to come up with a custom…

So much activity goes on in the kitchen, for some homeowners it is more convenient to have a small desk in the kitchen for bill paying, keeping household bills current, and reviewing new recipes and updating grocery lists. A small computer can be tucked into the desk and make for quick checks on those online…

What’s up with backsplashes? Why do we have them? Why do some only go up 4 inches and others basically cover the whole wall, the area not covered by the upper cabinets, that is. Kitchen backsplashes are not just for appearance, although they can add a lot to the style and beauty of the kitchen;…

The primary purpose of a kitchen backsplash is t protect the wall behind the sink from water damage, and the wall behind the stove from heavy grease and cooking stains. Backsplashes are designed to be durable; it reduces the risk of damaging the wall behind the sink or the stove. The most popular type of…

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…

Well, almost everything! Those utilitarian sinks of long ago have been replaced with a plethora of options. There are undermount, and top mount sinks; single or double bowl style; sinks with one side small and the other large; and apron sinks. Some sinks come with very deep bowls, or there are styles that are more…

Backsplashes are the decorative focal point of your kitchen, adding visual flair, exuding personal style, and setting teh mood for the heart of your home. But backsplashes started out life as purely functional; installed as a way to protect the wall over the stove or sink from splashes of wter, grease,a nd food spatter. Originally,…