When it comes to using your kitchen daily, you should love the way it looks, but you should also love the way you feel when using it. If your kitchen isn’t eco-friendly, it’s easy to get caught up in feelings of guilt over waste and unnecessary trash. The good news is, you don’t need to do an entire remodel to…
The holiday season is almost upon us, which means dinner parties, family, friends, and showing off your home to every John and Jane. If you’re considering updating your home – specifically your kitchen, where most of the entertaining occurs – now is a great time to get started so you’ll feel prepared before the last moment. If you’re not sure…
When it comes to designing any of the big-ticket items in a kitchen remodel – such as cabinets or counters – there can be a lot of decisions to make that feel very permanent. After all, a remodel is a big investment, and you deserve to love the final product fully and without reservation. So, when it comes to deciding…
Backsplashes are a special part of the kitchen. They’re both fun and functional, they can blend right in or make a big impact, and they’re not as difficult to replace with changing trends as bigger ticket items like cabinets and counters. This makes them an amazing place to really define the aesthetic and tone of your kitchen without feeling like…
When you’re in the beginning stages of a renovation, remodel, or new build in your home, the many potential prospects and possibilities can be incredibly exciting. Meeting with the designer who is going to bring your dreams to life is a major first milestone on your journey, and there is a lot of potential to see all the directions you…
Remodeling your home is no time to be a penny pincher. For most of us, our homes are the largest purchase we ever make, and cutting corners can turn that investment into a liability. In addition to often looking bad, haphazard remodels can also cause long-term issues that can spiral out of control and cost even more to repair than…
When it comes to expanding your home – visually, that is – lighter and brighter is usually the way to go. Dark and moody aesthetics can look gorgeous, but it’s no secret they shrink a room, so those are best used in large open spaces that can compensate. For most of us, the goal is to make our space look…
Hiring the perfect contractor to spearhead your perfect remodel can be a daunting task. It’s important to find someone experienced and trustworthy, as the alternatives involve risking shoddy craftsmanship, or worse, being scammed. For those starting the process of hiring a contractor to bring that dream remodel to life, here are a few quick tips on how you can select…
They say kitchens sell homes, and truer words have really never been spoken. Although it is not an exact science and the numbers can fluctuate, historically speaking kitchens have always had one of the largest impacts on home value, and fare better for their return on investment than upgrades to bathrooms or other parts of the home. Although the simple…
The decision to remodel your kitchen is an exciting one, but also an intimidating one. It can be difficult to choose between something trendy and something timeless, especially when this era’s latest fads are honestly more aesthetic and tempting than ever. But, it’s easy to wonder if you choose something more ‘modern’, whether or not you’ll end up regretting it…
