Afraid a stark white home will feel cold? There is a constant issue with bright white rooms. The space has a risk of feeling cold. I am a fan of ‘cooler’ tones. As a photographer, the cooler colors and daylight bulbs keep images from turning extremely orange. In your home, however, the cooler colors…
DetailsWe all have that ‘dumping ground’ in our homes. More often than not, the kitchen turns into this space. It is just so easy to just set everything down on your big counter and forget about it. All these images we find online of gorgeous kitchens all are clean and spotless. Life happens, which means…
DetailsIn kitchen design, style is always important, but what about functionality? Contemporary kitchen design is all about what is “in now” in terms of style and functionality. If a kitchen is beautiful, but lacks flow and convenience, it becomes useless. Updated Hardware and Accessories The great thing about living in our current age, is how…
DetailsAre you sick of scrubbing the nooks and crannies of your kitchen? Sometimes when it is time to refresh a kitchen, making your life easier seems extremely appealing. Stop scrubbing your cabinets! Here are some tips for picking out low maintenance cabinets. Minimal door details The more detailed the door, the more surfaces that…
DetailsOne thing that is very essential in every home is the bathroom. Bathrooms and kitchens are the easiest way for a home to show its age. Whether your home has one bathroom for 10, the best way to keep your home updated and feeling new is to remodel. Here are some tips before you start…
DetailsIs your kitchen feeling dull or plain? Maybe just completely outdated? If you aren’t ready to completely demolish your kitchen and start from the ground up, check out these five easy kitchen upgrades that will definitely bring life into your kitchen. Install Extra Lighting Light can real open up a space. Adding under-cabinet lighting…
DetailsThe American Craftsman architectural movement started in the late 1800’s. As time went along, it became a sought after trend around the 1930’s. Trends may come and go, but one thing that has stayed a staple in America is the love for the Craftsman style. Rich Woods Even though wood isn’t the only way to…
DetailsNew year, new me? How about new year, new kitchen! With 2018 less than a week away, it is time to start thinking about those resolutions. While most people choose health and fitness as their main resolutions, you should try adding some kitchen resolutions to your list! Adding convenience to your home will make your…
DetailsCottage isn’t just a decorating style, it is a lifestyle! Cottage style kitchens calls back to happier times and shows wholesome, easy going and cozy living. Traditional cottages are not very common in the states, but they flourish in Europe. The word “cottage” actually comes from the England architecture. It originally referred to a house with…
DetailsThe most “up and coming” color trend lately has been gray. It is a very popular base color for home, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Even though it may seem solemn, when done correctly, it can bring a lot of life to the home. I may be slightly biased, since gray is actually my favorite color,…
DetailsWhat is the best way to go about picking out your perfect backsplash – countertop combo? With all the options out there, you’ll find yourself asking a lot of questions. ‘Which do I pick first?”, “What colors go together?”, “Is it okay to mix patterns?”. It may all seem overwhelming, and there is no right…
DetailsA really quick way to update your kitchen with little effort, is installing new hardware. Many homes (Especially from the 90’s) don’t have hardware on their original cabinets! Whether you’re remodeling, designing a new kitchen, or just want a little change, cabinet hardware will add a positive impact to the entire room. Cabinets of the…
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