The answer is not the most expensive countertops or a gourmet stove – the only answer can be a kitchen that is arranged specifically for you. It must be designed and built for the way

What are your storage needs? Every cook has their own unique cooking style, requiring storage solutions to fit these needs. Think about what you use when working at the stove; do you have oddly shaped

Sometimes it is just some relatively small things that are annoying – small areas of your home that keep nagging at your mind, because you know they need fixing or upgrading, but you just keep

Faucets and sinks! What are the most used item(s) in the kitchen? What wears out the fastest?  It’s a good investment to have a high quality faucet installed – the washers will last longer, and

Kitchen cabinets are not all the same, nor would you want them to be. Choices range from glass-fronted upper cabinets to open shelving. Some homeowners forgo some of the upper cabinets and have shelves installed

Three of the things that are guaranteed to drive up your costs: Changing your mind Relying on rough sketches Including high-end materials It is recommended to clarify the design and have a clear scope of

Let’s face it, kitchens wear out and age much faster than most of your home. Worn and chipped sinks, countertops and flooring can get you down.  The research and planning you need to do to

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

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

Sure, backsplashes have a practical purpose – as the name implies, but they can and should be so much more. The right backsplash will be a focal point for your kitchen and tie the whole

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

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.

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

  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

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

Research! The details of a full kitchen remodel can be broken down into layout, material selection, style and color scheme. Of course there are endless online resources, as well as printed magazines full of ideas.