“The kitchen is where you put all the ingredients together. No matter what you do in life, you have to have a plan and put it together.” - Yo Gotti A kitchen backsplash may feel like an afterthought, but it’s an essential ingredient in creating a well-designed kitchen. Bare walls can be stain magnets in a busy kitchen, but most...
Where do you eat day-to-day meals? In the dining room? In front of the TV? Or standing at your kitchen counter? No matter what your daily routine looks like, there’s a good chance your home would benefit from a cozy breakfast nook! Breakfast nooks aren’t just for consuming eggs and bacon. This dining room alternative can be used for all...
The perfect kitchen doesn’t just need to look great. It also needs to offer a clean, streamlined workspace for daily meals and entertaining. Modern design is the ideal balance of each. Modern kitchen design is simple yet far from boring. With standout finishes and sleek lines, you can create a culinary space that proves less really is more. Plus, modern...
Many homeowners spend years dreaming of a new kitchen. Yet between new appliances and tearing down walls, it’s easy to forget about the little things. One detail you should never overlook is your new kitchen backsplash! Your kitchen backsplash is a protective barrier between your culinary workspace and the drywall underneath. It’s also the perfect place to show off your...
“I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.” - Geoffrey Rush Updating your kitchen is one of the best ways to upgrade your home and increase its value. While many people focus on the appliances, lighting, walls, and cabinets, there’s one area that can make an even bigger impact. Changing the flooring in your...
The kitchen sink is so important to daily life that it’s found use in one of our favorite sayings: “Everything but the kitchen sink.” Yet this importance is often overlooked by homeowners actually designing a kitchen of their own. Your kitchen sink is, in many ways, the centerpiece of your entire kitchen. It plays an integral role in the layout...
How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Even if you start your days with a black cup of joe, brewing your own coffee can require an arsenal of tools. You can let your kitchen counters succumb to a mess of coffee grounds and empty mugs. Or you can design a coffee station that streamlines your mornings and makes even...
“The kitchen is the heart of every home, for the most part. It evokes memories of your family history.” - Debi Mazar You’re tired of the flooring in your kitchen and are ready to give it an upgrade. If you’re already planning a kitchen remodel, then it’s the perfect time to upgrade your kitchen’s flooring. Tile is perfect for your...
“Life, within doors, has few pleasanter prospects than a neatly-arranged and well-provisioned breakfast table.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House of the Seven Gables A modern take on the breakfast nook, today’s breakfast bar ideas have reinvented where people consume the most important meal of the day. A breakfast bar can also provide additional kitchen storage and workspace. It’s often the...
Wood countertops might feel like a new trend. Yet this material was one of the first used for in-home work surfaces. Wood is far more durable than many people believe, even if it does require special maintenance from time to time. And it complements a wide variety of interior decor trends. So if you’re dreaming of a kitchen counter that’s...
