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...
“You wouldn’t build a house unless the design was exactly what you wanted; honing in on the design of your renovation project is crucial before you proceed.” - Michael Upshall Choosing a countertop can be one of the most difficult decisions when building a home or doing a bathroom or kitchen remodel. After all, a countertop is a wide expanse...
You’ve been slowly collecting kitchen tools and small appliances over the years. You didn’t notice as it was happening, but you’ve now run out of counter space. It’s time to take your counters back. Adding shelves to your kitchen can give you more kitchen storage. You could buy a utilitarian rack from your local home improvement store. But this won’t...
“All those spices and herbs in your spice rack can do more than provide calorie-free, natural flavorings to enhance and make food delicious. They're also an incredible source of antioxidants and help rev up your metabolism and improve your health at the same time.”- Suzanne Somers Variety is the spice of life, but spices are the life of your food....
