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It’s our way of “giving back” for making us one of the best kitchen & bath dealers in the country. Our blog teaches you everything you need to know about kitchens and how to get the best results possible. Play the video to the right, and read articles below…
What to do With the Extra Wall in Your Kitchen
Your kitchen may be one of those where theres a wall thats too far away to be part of your kitchen work zones, but close enough you need to do something with it. Theres always something that can be done that youll love. Here are some ideas to help you. A Hutch A hutch...
Using Mirrors in Your Kitchen
If there is one thing that can make a huge difference in the feel of a space, its a mirror. Mirrors in your kitchen can reflect light and space in a way that can sometimes make it feel like your room is twice as large as it is. Not to mention how the light in the room...
17 Kitchen Design Tips to Consider
A great kitchen is all about the details. The little things come together to create the perfect environment. Here are some great kitchen design tips for your project that help to make your new kitchen just what you need: Color-Coordinate Your Power Outlets wherever...
15 Most Popular Storage Ideas
The verdict is in. These are the most popular kitchen storage ideas from all people that browse options for their kitchens on Houzz.com. Take a look and see if youve considered them to improve your kitchen. Custom Pantry Corner Drawers Utensil Drawer Under-sink Drawer...
7 Color Palettes to Make a Relaxing Laundry Room
Laundry can feel like a grueling chore sometimes. One way you can lighten your load is to create a relaxing laundry room environment. Color can give a soothing and relaxing feel where you can feel more serene when doing the chores. These are 7 color palettes that will...
Your Disappearing Range Hood
Youve seen in so many kitchens stainless steel or other popular materials for appliances. They stand out, look nice and professional, and make a statement. A new trend seeks to make less of a statement and streamline your kitchen by hiding some of those appliances....
7 Remodel Questions You Didn’t Know You’d Ask
When remodeling a kitchen, there are obvious questions, and questions that you wouldnt know to ask until youre in the middle of it. The following questions are ones you may not know youll be asking, but ones that are great for you to know in advance to think about....
What is the Kitchen of the Future?
A group of students from 2 universities have put together what they project to be the attributes of the kitchen of the future. Projected for 2025, the characteristics below describe what the study projects our kitchens will be like. Ikea took these ideas and created a...
5 Common Kitchen Remodel Trade-Offs
When remodeling your kitchen, you may have to decide between two competing things even if you want them both. It could be because of budget, or just because those competing things you want cant coexist. Here are 5 common trade-offs people sometimes make when doing a...
Great Options for Your Kitchen Island
There are many flavors of kitchen island configurations. When considering the best way to design your kitchen island, it helps to look at all the options to determine which ones will fit your needs the most. Weve compiled some popular and useful ideas for your kitchen...
Planning a Kitchen for a Growing Family
As our families grow and change so does the way we utilize and use our kitchen. It is no secret that kitchens are used for more than just cooking. They are where we entertain, socialize, our children do homework, and so much more. If you are feeling that crunch and...
Surprising Things You Can Fit into a Small Kitchen
Too often we limit ourselves when it comes to a small kitchen. We are often used to seeing larger kitchens and dont think about how to incorporate nooks and other kitchen features into a small kitchen. With the help of a kitchen designer you will be amazed at what you...
Ideas for Above Cabinet Décor
Sometimes you walk into someones kitchen and there is just something about how nice it looks. Something feels different than what youre used to seeing. Well that something might be the above-cabinet dcor. Its something that few kitchens have mastered, because it takes...
Capture the Best “Before and After” Pictures of Your Kitchen Remodel
Many homeowners have I wish I would have moments after doing a kitchen remodel thinking about what they could have done but didnt. Many times, these are things like options they wish they would have added but didnt. One of the most common regrets homeowners have is...
A History of Kitchens
Sometimes its interesting to see where weve come from when we look at todays hub-of-the-home kitchens. Today the kitchen is where we gather, where we eat, where we entertain, where we plan, where we socialize, and where we coordinate. Even where we work! It wasnt...
Why Wait Until You Sell to Remodel Your Kitchen – ENJOY it YOURSELF
It happens all the time. People want to sell their house, so they prepare to sell by fixing it up, including a pre-sale kitchen remodel. Everyone knows a kitchen remodel is one of the best things they can do to increase their homes value and make their house more...
Using More than One Cabinet Color in Your Kitchen
Are you having a difficult time deciding on one cabinet color for your kitchen? Good news! You dont have to use just one. Homeowners today are taking advantage of current kitchen trends. There are many ways you can mix and match cabinet colors. Using more than one...
Your Organized, Clean Kitchen – There’s a Place for Everything
Do you find yourself never able to stay ahead of your kitchen becoming messy, disorganized and dirty? Many people can barely keep up with getting the dishes done and the counters cleaned off, and minutes after they even do that much, family members are messing it up...
The Process of a Kitchen Remodel
Have you thought about doing a kitchen remodel? Youve probably heard that its a complicated process and there a million things to think about and do before you even begin. Well, its like anything else. Understanding the process makes you better able to do it right and...
Benefits of a Second Kitchen Sink
You may be shockingly surprised at how different your life could be with a second kitchen sink in the kitchen. Its something many think is a nice-to-have option, but after trying it you may wonder how you ever lived without it. The key questions to consider are these:...