Welcome to our “Insights & Tips” blog, your go-to resource for expert advice on home design and remodeling. Here, we share our professional knowledge on the latest trends, provide helpful tips for your projects, and offer creative solutions to help you get the most out of your kitchen, bathroom, and specialty spaces. We’re here to guide you through the remodeling process and inspire your next project.
A Primer on Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Sink for Your Home Early in my design career, I made a classic mistake. Convincing a client to deviate from her ideal kitchen sink choice, I thought my aesthetic preference would look better. It was a big mistake and a valuable lesson. I learned then that people are…
Stress-Free Holidays: Your Guide to Organizing the Kitchen for Baking The holidays don’t really kick in for me until the tree is trimmed, presents are wrapped, and the holiday baking commences. A personal favorite are these Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheels or my Quick Bread Cinnamon Rolls. However, for many home bakers, the festive fun can quickly…
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…
Mastering Your Kitchen Vision with Cambria’s Cutting-Edge Tool Cambria Brittanicca Embarking on a kitchen remodel is an exciting journey, but visualizing the final result can be a challenge. Will that perfect countertop finish truly complement your cabinets? How will a full slab of a dramatic pattern look in your space? Fortunately, Cambria has developed an…
4 Easy Focal Points for Your Kitchen Have you ever walked into a room and instantly known what the designer wanted you to notice first? That powerful element that grabs your attention and sets the tone is known as a focal point. In kitchen design, a focal point can transform a functional space into a…
How to Maximize Your Tiny Bathroom Space: 5 Expert Tricks A Small Bathroom Doesn’t Need to Feel Small It’s a design dilemma that feels as old as the suburban American home itself: a cramped, functional but uninspired bathroom. For decades, the standard was a single 5×8-foot bathroom, a compact space where a tub/shower combo, toilet,…
The Timeless Debate: Granite vs. Quartz Countertops Bold Movement of Granite When it comes to upgrading your kitchen, few decisions are as impactful as choosing the right countertop. It’s the centerpiece of the room, a functional workspace, and a reflection of your personal style. For many homeowners, the choice comes down to two powerhouse materials:…
A Smart Seller’s Guide: Maximizing Kitchen Resale Value A Contemporary and Neutral Kitchen Thinking about selling your home in the near future? When it comes to home improvements, few spaces offer a better return on investment than the kitchen. It’s a question I get all the time: “How much should I worry about resale value…
How to Survive a Kitchen Remodel While Living in Your Home Before: A Little Prep Makes Surviving a Kitchen Remodel Easy After: A Stress Free Kitchen Remodel Embarking on a kitchen remodel is an exciting journey toward your dream kitchen. But let’s be honest, living through it can feel a little like a long-haul flight….
How to Remove Stubborn Spills and Stains From Your Granite Countertops Blue Pearl Granite When you hear “granite stain,” you might imagine a permanent mark that can’t be removed. But as a homeowner, you’ll be happy to know that what looks like a stain is actually just a liquid trapped in the natural crevices of…