With so many of us running to Costco and buying in bulk, a pantry seems a no-brainer. There needs to be a place to store our kitchen purchases, and keeping them organized is a real help. A well designed pantry will allow you to know which items should be used first, so you don’t end…
New cabinets, countertops and backsplash will make you love your kitchen! Depending on how old and how worn your kitchen surfaces are, you may not need all of these options. Good quality cabinets can be refinished, and along with new hardware will make an amazing improvement. Pull-outs can even be installed in the existing cabinets…
The availability of new or previously owned homes is not keeping up with the number of people wishing to buy a home. If your sell your home for what seems like a huge profit, finding another home will not be easy. So updating the existing home is the best idea, as long as you can…
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…
It’s not unusual for homeowners to be somewhat unsatisfied with their kitchen, but not sure how to make it better. After all, it’s not cheap to upgrade and one wants to be sure they do all the right things to make it “just right” for the foreseeable future. It’s hard to go wrong with sticking…
Kitchen islands are popular, and for good reasons! Here are some of the advantages of a kitchen island: More counter space for food prep All that wonderful storage under the countertop. Additional seating options with bar stools or dining chairs along one or more sides. Becomes the heart of the kitchen and where everyone spends…
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…
Homeowners still like kitchen islands, and for good reasons. You just can’t have too much counter space, and in many kitchens, countertop area is at a premium. Having a kitchen island built will definitely add more space for food prep and even for cleaning up. Another advantage of the island is most have one side…
There’s no doubt that kitchen islands add more storage and counterspace to your kitchen. They also provide a congenial seating/ eating area where family can talk while preparing meals, doing homework, and just getting caught up on the day. Ideally, a kitchen island should have 42 inches of walking and working space on each side,…
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…
Each room in the home can lift your spirits when you walk in, or can be a bit of a downer. It could be the colors, the layout, lack of adequate light, or something else! Kitchens and bathrooms get the majority of attention, but after all, the dining room is important as well. Sometimes there…
What would make your home feel more cozy this winter? No, this post is not about insulation and triple pane windows, although it wouldn’t hurt to upgrade, but this is about the interior of your home. Things that make people feel more “at home” are things like; A functional layout Cabinets built to suit the…
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…
For most of us, a cluttered kitchen is an unhappy kitchen! It is hard to clean, difficult to find what you are searching for, and not enough counterspace to do meal prep. So what can you do? You will be happy to know that there are a wide variety of products available to create clutter…
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…
Have you found yourself wanting to spend more time outdoors, now that the weather is warming up? Many homeowners feel the same, and to do that, are having outdoor kitchens built. An outdoor kitchen varies from a simple deck with a barbecue, in that there may be counters, built in cooking appliances, small refrigerator, and…
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…
We all crave the creature comforts of a cozy, well-designed home. What changes would make your home into your favorite place to be? For many, it is opening up the home by perhaps removing a wall, or having more windows installed to bring in the outdoors. This gives a more open feel to the home…
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…
Covid has dramatically intensified our daily cleaning routines, and when we clean, we often use chemicals that will kill the virus on surfaces, and these can impact air quality due to the volatility of the chemicals. Range hoods are the most effective solution for airborne removal in kitchen, but not all homeowners use the range…