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Open Concept Kitchen: Pros, Cons & Brief History

Open floor plans are more than just a passing trend. It has remained the most popular architectural style in new residential construction for decades. Open concept spaces are the goal for many homeowners planning a major remodeling project. What is it about this floor plan that makes it a timeless classic? This article dives into the pros, cons, and brief history of open floor plans and what you should know if you're interested in an open concept kitchen: What is an open floor plan? Open concept floor plans in homes join two or more spaces that usually have separate but related functions to...

5 Underrated Kitchen and Bathroom Features

For many homeowners, the kitchen and bathroom are two of the most used and appreciated rooms in the house. If you have plans to renovate, it’s important to plan for an end result that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also easy and efficient for everyone to use. Ideally, their design should meet your daily needs and suit your style. Here are 5 underrated kitchen & bathroom features you should consider for your next refresh: Prep Sink or Second Sink “Everything but the kitchen sink” may be a common phrase, but this key feature should never be overlooked. As one of the...

Design Ideas for a Galley Kitchen

If you're like most people, you probably think of a galley kitchen as small and cramped. But with the right design ideas, a galley kitchen can be just as functional and stylish as any other type of kitchen. In this blog post, we'll give you some tips on how to make the most of your galley kitchen. When it comes to galley kitchens, the best thing you can do is shift your mindset. With all of your kitchen appliances and storage within arm's reach, there's a reason galley kitchens are so popular. Plus, these layouts almost always accommodate an island which...

Kitchen Renovation for Your Rental Property

Renovating for a rental property is a specific type of challenge. Every renter comes to the home with their own preferences, needs, and wants. And this is especially true in a high-use area like the kitchen. Let’s discuss some helpful kitchen renovation tips for your rental property. Renovate for Durability & Ease of Use The kitchen’s style isn’t nearly as important as the functional aspects when it comes to rental renovation. The top things people are looking for when they’re looking at a rental unit kitchen design are its durability and ease of use. For your sake and theirs, it’s important to choose...

Recognizing Kitchen Red Flags

Renovating your kitchen is a big undertaking and one that almost certainly will impact your daily life. Like with many areas in your house, there are many things to consider before you dive into a remodel project. Part of knowing when and what to renovate in your kitchen space is recognizing the current and potential problem areas. Here are some tips and insights for recognizing kitchen red flags. Kitchen Red Flags: Cabinets Replacing your kitchen cabinets is not a small undertaking. If you aren’t updating or modernizing, here are some ways to recognize kitchen red flags that warrant the replacement of your...

Resale Remodel: Kitchen Edition

“The kitchen and bathroom sell a house,” according to this HGTV article. The current housing market is favoring sellers, are you ready to jump in on the action? If you are looking to remodel your kitchen for resale, we have some helpful tips for you as you get started. Layer Your Lighting The kitchen is a space that needs intelligent lighting, arguably more than any other room in the house. While putting in bright and stunning single fixtures to light the entire kitchen may be cost-effective, it won’t impress buyers. You can still include a statement fixture that is large and placed in...

Tips for Choosing Kitchen Lighting

Lighting a room is about so much more than the design of the fixtures. It’s about how you want to present the space, how you’ll use the room, and the look and feel you want the space to have. Like a bathroom, a kitchen is used for much more than just lounging or watching TV. In that spirit, let’s go through some great tips for choosing kitchen lighting. Layer Your Lighting You’ll almost never find a room or room concept where a single light fixture is going to allow you to do all the things you need to do in a kitchen,...

Remodeling Your Kitchen during a Pandemic

In 2020, the US economy fell by 3.5%, but spending on home repairs and improvements increased by 3%, according to this study from Harvard. More and more, we are hearing about increased material prices and longer wait times on shipped items. So let’s go through some tips for remodeling your kitchen during a pandemic. Plan Ahead The global supply chain for many renovation and home projects has been disrupted by COVID-19. So if you’re OK to wait, why not start the planning now? You can set a date to start your kitchen project for 4-6 months in the future, and start finding...

Real Design & Renovation Tips for Your Dream Kitchen

Spending hours on Pinterest or a DIY home or room designing app, but not sure how to actually start working on bringing your dream kitchen to life? Check out these tips for designing and renovating your dream kitchen. Put Yourself First – Design for You It’s easy to be talked out of your vision by the experts. But while the experts know what most people want, they don’t know what you want until you tell them. And you can’t tell them if you don’t think about it for yourself! Take some time to brainstorm – and not just the color scheme. Do you...

3 Big Things to Consider When Renovating Your Kitchen

Thinking about remodeling your kitchen, but not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking to update your space to something more modern or renovate a fun and colorful vintage room, here are some things to consider when renovating your kitchen. Renovating Your Kitchen Layout Sometimes it’s hard to see a space for what it could be when you are looking at how it is. Before you start your kitchen reno project, take some time to think about the areas in your kitchen that could be improved or issues you’d like to fix. These issues could be as small as have cabinets with too-short...

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