When you begin thinking about the kitchen of your dreams, one of the best things to do first is inventory everything already in your cabinets, drawers and pantry, on your countertops and elsewhere in the kitchen. It’s a good idea even if you’re not planning to remodel. Consider your cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, storage containers, […]
Jewelry for Your Kitchen and Bath
Hardware is the “jewelry” of cabinets and doors found in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and other locales within the home. Whether you are building a new home, renovating an existing one or looking to change the look of what you currently own, selecting the right cabinet hardware enables you to make a unique design statement. […]
Making Space
A well-designed kitchen is an organized kitchen. Regardless of size or configuration, every homeowner enjoys additional storage space. Our clients are delighted when we discover we present opportunities to use space more effectively. In several recent kitchen designs, we have utilized narrow nooks as wine storage, bookcases and pull-out pantries. In other kitchens, we have […]
The Center of Attention
Whenever we have the opportunity to design a new kitchen, we work to accomplish two main goals for our clients. First, the kitchen must be functionally superior – the workspace must address our client’s needs, preferences, desires and budgets. Depending on the client’s goals, functional requirements that must be considered range from countertop space required […]
The Characteristics of a Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary and modern motifs are hot right now. Our clients are gravitating toward open, clutter-free, minimalistic spaces with clean lines. The clean look is devoid of curves and is more linear in its look and feel. Contemporary kitchens celebrate natural materials whether they are stone, quartz or solid wood cabinetry. Contemporary motifs often feature frameless […]
Too Much Misinformation Makes for Unrealistic Expectations
How much will it cost to renovate a kitchen?,” is the number one question we are asked by visitors to our showroom. It is a difficult question to answer because the cost of a kitchen remodel depends on a number of unknowns. Unknowns are one of the reasons why many homeowners have a difficult time […]
2018 Kitchen Trends
Trend 1: Sink Areas Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve 2018 has produced some very pleasant new kitchen trends. One is sinks that serve multiple purposes and functions. Clients, especially those who like to entertain, are drawn toward trough sinks that can be used to chill wine or shellfish, grow herbs and function as a […]
Light Up Your Life… and Kitchen
Good lighting makes a new kitchen more enjoyable, and bad lighting does just the opposite. Lighting can make or break how a new kitchen looks, feels and functions. It is equally as important as cabinets, countertops, appliances and other fixtures. Effective lighting illuminates a space in layers using different components and strategies to paint the […]
Don’t Settle for Less
A well-designed kitchen is an organized kitchen. You should expect your kitchen designer to present creative options to maximize the look, feel and functionality of your kitchen space. A technique we often use in our showroom is not to settle for the standard offerings from our manufacturer partners. A recent example was a client who […]
Mango & Brie Quesadillas With Yogurt-Lime Dip
Mango & Brie Quesadillas With Yogurt-Lime Dip Lime Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Blend sour cream, lime juice and salt with a fork until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small bowl or individual ramekins and refrigerate. Quesadillas 4 8-inch flour […]
