How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (Advice for Planning your Remodeling Budget) When planning a kitchen remodel, creating a budget that aligns with your financialgoals and home improvement needs is crucial. The cost of a kitchen remodel varies greatly depending on the extent of the changes. Are you planning a minor update or a…
10 Ways to Maxime Your Kitchen’s Layout: Tips for Efficiency and Flow Remodeling your kitchen is not just about updating the look—it’s about transforming your space into a haven of efficiency and flow. Here are some expert tips to help you maximize your kitchen’s layout. 1. Understand the Work Triangle The work triangle is a…
Say Goodbye to Countertop Clutter When it comes to kitchen design, countertop space is more than just a surface to prepare food; it’s a crucial element that affects functionality, aesthetics, and the overall flow of your kitchen. For many homeowners, the frustration of not having enough countertop space is a daily struggle that disrupts cooking…
Inset or Overlay? How to Choose the Right Cabinet Style for Your Kitchen or Bath Cabinets are one of the most important features of your kitchen. They affect the look, function, and budget of your project. One of the basic decisions you need to make is the type of overlay, which is how the doors…
One of the earliest lessons I learned as a designer came when I convinced a client to deviate from her desired kitchen sink idea because I thought it would look better in the space. Big mistake. I still practice what I learned from that rebuke to this day: very few people are ambivalent about the…
A 1940’s Bungalow Kitchen Gets a 21st Century Rendition Recent purchasers of this adorable Spanish mission style bungalow knew what they wanted – a better functioning kitchen that kept with the architecture of this unique house. Built in the 1940’s, the kitchen had received a DIY facelift from a previous owner that did not address…
Hearing ‘Florida condo’, you generally envision something in either coastal hues or vibrant tones instead of gray, but these clients wanted something subtle and neutral for their recent purchase. It’s All Gotta Go They sold the midwestern homestead, relocated to the sunshine state, and these clients were anxious for something different. The first-floor condo they…
I had the question again this morning from a client: “Can my stainless steel sink rust?”. While the answer is, technically, ‘Yes, it can,’ the more appropriate answer is, “That’s probably not the problem you have.” Is My Sink Rusting? The rust you see is most likely NOT from your stainless steel sink but residual…
A recently widowed client’s decision to simplify her life included moving into a smaller home. Like any new home, there were many projects to be completed. Hers included updating the kitchen she inherited upon moving in. As with many clients, her budget was limited. There were a few caveats from the beginning: 1) the existing…
After many years in their home, this Braden Woods couple had updated everything except the kitchen. We helped them rectify that. Over the years, warm wood tones had permeated the rest of the décor so it only made sense to carry that same feel into the rejuvenated kitchen area. The layout of the old kitchen…