Why are homeowners having more conversations about sustainability in renovations these days? That depends on the homeowner, but there are three main reasons…three principal benefits of sustainability in home design…and every one of us has a priority between them. Which one of these is the most ... Continue Reading
Kitchen Renovations: Which Upgrade Is Most Important?
The other day, in my private design group and on my LinkedIn profile, I posted a question… If you had to choose between the following kitchen updates, which would you be most excited about? The options were: I was absolutely thrilled to see so many of you sharing thoughts and ... Continue Reading
[GALLERY] Kitchen Appliance Education and Demonstration at Middleby Residential
If you want to elevate your kitchen and everything you do there, you look to appliances designed to enhance your cooking experience. The thing is, what “elevates the cooking experience” differs person-to-person. When clients look to me to elevate their homes, they need me to know what ... Continue Reading
The True Function of Today’s Kitchen
The kitchen is the one part of the home that’s changed the most in the last 100 years. Transforming from a corner we cook in to the heart of where we nurture our bodies, minds, and relationships, the kitchen shapes our lifestyle in a real way. Look backward at kitchens of yesterday and then ... Continue Reading
Should You Remodel Your Kitchen or Bathroom First?
If you’re reading this shortly after it was published, it’s National Kitchen and Bath Month! October is the month when EVERYONE from your designer to the National Kitchen and Bath Association steps in to get the most out of these two essential rooms. It makes sense that this month is celebrated ... Continue Reading
How to Select Appliances for Your Kitchen Remodel
It’s true—choosing your new appliances can seem like a lot of fun after making all those other tough decisions in your kitchen remodel!! The layout…the materials…it can all cause some VERY real choice paralysis. But…fun though appliance shopping can be, don’t let all the sparkling new options get ... Continue Reading
What Makes A Kitchen Remodel Timeless?
What if you could change the ENTIRE look of your space in just one day? Most homeowners learn to combine trending looks with their own personal style. But trends come and go—and personal styles are never finite! Customers CONSTANTLY ask us how to design a space that flows seamlessly as both the ... Continue Reading
What Is An Oven Hood…And Why Do You Need One?
An oven hood (also called an exhaust hood) is actually one of the most important appliances in your kitchen. Did you know that? Do you know why? Let’s back up…do you already know what an oven hood technically does? Oven hoods hang over your stovetop range so that the hood “canopy” can collect ... Continue Reading
