Right now, having an up-to-date kitchen is one of the most desirable features in a home. But getting an open floor plan and all the modern conveniences doesn’t come cheap – to say nothing of some of the high end, luxury items you’ve probably seen on TV. But just because you’re on a strict budget […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Five Great Ways To Make A White On White Kitchen Decor Work
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Jun
Jun
One of the most surprising trends I’m starting to see in both kitchen and bathroom design is a renewed affection for white. White walls, white tile, white cabinets – from whitewash to porcelain subway tiles, white has not only been given new life, but has seen a massive surge in popularity. This trend makes perfect […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Creative Ways To Add Color To Your Kitchen And Dining Area
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May
May
As kitchens move to the forefront of home design, homeowners are starting to have a little fun with the space – specifically spicing up the color palette. While French country and farmhouse style white kitchens are still quite popular, it’s becoming more common for these simple designs to be enhanced with bright, colorful decor. Some […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Kitchen Cabinet Trends: Custom Design To Maximize Your Storage Space
02
Apr
Apr
Yesterday I spoke broadly about kitchen cabinet trends – about the way design is headed, and elements you might want to consider incorporating into your own kitchen. But there’s one big trend that I think merits further discussion, and that’s the increasing tendency towards non-traditional storage. When you think of “kitchen cabinets” what comes to […]
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Feb
Feb
These days, kitchens are getting bigger, better, more centralized, and more extensive. In fact, as dream kitchens become the entertaining heart of the home, they even become more… professional. I don’t know if it’s the rising popularity of cooking shows, a growing desire to eat better, a way to save on date night expenses, or […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Faucets
Traditional Kitchen Faucets For A French Country Kitchen
10
Feb
Feb
I’ve mentioned a couple times before that kitchen faucets (along with many other aspects of kitchen design) are starting to resemble industrial, restaurant style kitchens. Stainless steel, versatility, and utility are all the rage. But if you don’t like this sparse modern aesthetic, and you’d rather feel like a home cook than a high-octane chef, […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Latest Trends
2013 Kitchen Design Trends – Top Ten Kitchen Trends For The New Year
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Oct
Oct
By and large, kitchen design trends are among the slowest changing trends there are, due in no small part, I’m sure, to the fact that kitchens are awful, expensive, time consuming, and invasive to re-do. But there’s been a gradual but major upheaval in kitchen design in the last few years, and a major change […]
"Green" Home, Kitchen, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends
Fireclay Sinks – Trendy Traditional Styles For An Eco-Friendly Kitchen
05
Oct
Oct
They say history repeats itself, and I find that this is especially true when it comes to home style trends. Take fireclay sinks: they’ve been around and around for a couple hundred years now, with roots in French country kitchens, but they’ve started making a comeback in a big way in recent years. There are […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks, Lighting
Rustic Cottage Design For A Truly Comfortable Kitchen
15
Nov
Nov
Kitchen remodels have always been the strangest ones for me. You see, I really love to cook, but cooking is messy, and splattering spaghetti sauce on a kitchen that otherwise looks like it belongs in a magazine doesn’t quite sit right with me. A few years back, a relative of mine did a whole kitchen […]
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