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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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,

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 

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

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

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

So many homes come with inadequate storage in the kitchen. Which is odd, considering our penchant for shopping at Costco, and we are all advised to keep supplies on hand for who-knows-what emergency! But no

Here is an outline of the tasks you need to prioritize for your kitchen remodel: Determine what your kitchen needs and what you want but can do without. This will allow you to create your

Here is something to get you excited! Kitchen lighting is not the old-fashioned-straight forward method of installing a couple of florescent tube lights in the ceiling. That is so 70’s! To do it right, and

Color is very important to the whole appearance of your kitchen. If you are drawn to dramatic colors, it would be wise to resist the urge to go all out with that fav color, but

Did you add to your kitchen appliance collection yesterday? There are so many amazing small appliances that can add to your cooking repertoire. Some of those appliances are not all that small! So what to

Every kitchen needs a make-over from time to time. Nothing lasts forever, and the way you use your kitchen may be totally different from the previous homeowner. Here are some ideas for a change: Paint

OK, here are some of the options out there for you to peruse: Engineered or natural stone Thin or thick slabs Solid or patterned Don’t get me started on selecting a color – that is

Have you had the experience of cooking a delicious meal, only to have the cooking odors linger long after the food has been enjoyed? That means you need an upgrade on the exhaust fan. Don’t

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

It is spring, moving on towards summer here in Whatcom County, so the days are nice and long, with plenty of sunshine. However, we know that as Pacific Northwesterners, we have to be prepared for

Kitchens are a hard-working space in the home! The countertops take a beating from spills, dropped pans, and the occasional nick of a misplaced knife. Not to mention water and grease – not that anyone

Do you have a “thing” about clutter? You don’t have to be OCD to appreciate a pristine countertop. Whether your kitchen is large or small, that countertop clutter can sneak up on you. Small appliances