As we enter the holiday season, you will probably find yourself doing a lot more cooking, baking and entertaining. All that extra time spent in the kitchen may bring up in your mind ways in which the space could serve you or your sense of style better. Whether you feel you need more countertop space, updated cabinets, or a new kitchen entirely, keep these hot design ideas in mind as you plan your 2015 kitchen renovation project.
Kitchen Remodeling
Which Kitchen Countertops Should I Choose?
When building a new home or remodeling an existing kitchen, one of the first things many homeowners consider is the kind and color of countertops that are best for them. This is certainly an important decision, as the look of kitchen countertops can set the tone for the whole space. Choosing is no easy task, either, as there is a wide variety of beautiful, unique options on the market today. Which is right for you? [Read more…] about Which Kitchen Countertops Should I Choose?
5 Easy Updates for a Holiday-Ready Kitchen
By the time October rolls around, we might as well accept that the holidays are barreling toward us. If you have family and friends visiting in the coming months, you may find yourself suddenly realizing all the things you’d like to change about your kitchen–the heart of the home. At the same time, you realize that there isn’t quite enough time for a full-scale kitchen remodel before guests arrive. The good news is that there are several quick and simple minor updates you can make in the meantime. Consider these four ideas for sprucing up the kitchen before delving into a major renovation in the New Year. [Read more…] about 5 Easy Updates for a Holiday-Ready Kitchen
Pretty and Practical Pantry Doors (5 Ideas)
What’s in your pantry? Soups and canned beans, the kids’ favorite cereal, peanut butter, a variety of pastas, rice…perhaps some nice dark chocolate you save for an indulgent after-dinner treat? Whatever you store in the pantry, it’s likely that you open it’s door at least once a day. It’s also pretty likely that the pantry door spends a lot of time closed between meals. Shouldn’t it make a unique statement that complements your kitchen? [Read more…] about Pretty and Practical Pantry Doors (5 Ideas)
Faux-Finished Kitchen Island…Like a Throw Pillow for Your Kitchen.
When you want to change up the sofa in the living room without costly reupholstery or brand new furniture, what do you do? That’s right; you add a throw pillow. Functional and beautiful, a few interesting throw pillows have the power to totally revitalize a room. [Read more…] about Faux-Finished Kitchen Island…Like a Throw Pillow for Your Kitchen.