
Ideas for small, compact kitchens
We get many calls to remodel small kitchens; they may be in condos, older homes, or for some reason the original home layout only allowed a small footprint for the kitchen. While some may bemoan
We get many calls to remodel small kitchens; they may be in condos, older homes, or for some reason the original home layout only allowed a small footprint for the kitchen. While some may bemoan
Why? You might well ask. Both rooms are high-usage, and both have to deal with water. The kitchen also receives wear from food spills, the occasional accidental knife cut to the countertop and dropped items,
Countertops – lets start here. Homeowners love granite and quartz. Granite is a natural stone, quarried from the earth in large blocks. It’s color will vary throughout, since Ma Nature likes it that way, and
Dingy kitchen getting you down? What you need is some inspiration, and a good contractor. Here is a dab of inspiration for you, and you know where you can get an excellent contractor, right? Install
Therefore, your kitchen should be unique; it should fit your needs. Does it? Usually a home was built by a contractor with a universal design that will satisfy the general home buyers expectations. However, that
Do you believe that getting a kitchen remodel is a high-stress event? It doesn’t have to be! Here is your plan: Create a budget and stay within it! Keep a contingency fund for unknown problems
Everyone loves an island, right? When it comes to kitchens, they add an incredible amount of storage and working surface. Some homeowners even have an additional sink installed in the island. Cookbooks can be stored
Who hasn’t been seriously annoyed by their kitchen cabinets? We use them constantly, even when not cooking; condiments, coffee, peanut butter and jelly, napkins; everything is in those pesky cabinets, so you want the best!
Remodel the kitchen; who doesn’t want to do it? Updating your kitchen is worthwhile for many reasons; it increases the home value, makes spending time in your home more enjoyable, and inviting friends is over
Can’t decide what color scheme to select for your new kitchen? White, and the myriad tones that can give that basic white a feeling of warmth or coolness, is by far the most popular color.
A complete home makeover? Well, that’s a bit drastic, but it can be done! Usually there are lesser, but still annoying issues, such as the house laid out so that guests have to walk through
I bet you already know the answer. Kitchens and bathrooms are universally understood to be the most popular remodels. Reasons include the need to refurbish these spaces more frequently than the rest of the house
All the studies tell us that the upgrade with the number one return on investment, is the kitchen. Since we all spend so much time in the kitchen, this totally makes sense. It also is
Whether you are planning to have a new kitchen tile backsplash installed or having your entire kitchen re-made, arm yourself with all the information you need to make the right choices. One of the great
If the kitchen needs some work, decide just how much needs to be done. Replacing cabinet hardware can make a big difference; updating the sink and faucet have a large impact as well. In any
Family members spend a lot of time in the kitchen – and they’ll be there more with an upgrade that fits your families needs. Want to be able to help the kids with homework while
And you don’t like that? Add a colorful backsplash! Kitchen backsplash tiles can include bold colors and geometric patterns. Even though it is a trend to have colorful, patterned tiles installed for the backsplash,
Anyone who has ever thought about redoing or designing their own kitchen will know that it’s probably easier, maybe less expensive (?) and less traumatic just to move to a house that already has a
What would make you love your kitchen? You probably spend a good deal of time in there, so you should enjoy it! Unless you’re really attached to your microwave. But, even if that might be
Getting what you visualized, within your budget, and that functions as you thought it would, that is an effective kitchen remodel. How to achieve that? First determine what you want from your new kitchen. Is
The eternal question. Any home already built was designed to meet someone else’s needs, not yours, and over time may have developed some additional quirks and issues. But it’s yours now, and in contemplating what
There are two kinds of rewards you can expect from upgrading your home; the one most of think of first is an increased value of our home; the next is a greatly increased enjoyment and
Many types of countertops are available. For the budget conscious, laminate is an excellent option. They come with a gel coating and high-quality printed patterns that mimic almost any natural material you can imagine. Acrylic
Before you start planning your kitchen remodel, it would be wise to find a contractor who specializes in kitchen and bathrooms. You don’t want to hire a roofer and framer just because they have ‘contractor’
Many of our Bellingham clients request an instant-hot-water dispenser be included in their kitchen remodel. These neat little additions to the kitchen can deliver 60 cups of near-boiling water every hour and typically feature either