Just in time to wrap up any last-minute renovation plans before the fall craziness kicks in, we’re back this week with the top kitchen trends we’ve seen on Instagram. Most people spend more time in their kitchens than they realize, and this week’s trends are all about turning your kitchen from a meal factory into […]

What Makes a Dream Kitchen? We all have our own ideas about what makes a kitchen beautiful, but there are some basic elements of a dream kitchen that work no matter the style. Think of creating your dream kitchen as following a recipe. The little touches that make your kitchen perfect are like ingredients in

Today’s homeowners are increasingly expecting their bathrooms to mirror some of the spa-like features that were previously seen only in hotels, resorts and luxury vacation rentals. Home television shows and websites like Better Homes and Gardens (bhg.com), ElleDecor.com and Houzz.com have showcased these once aspirational luxuries, while technical advances have made them more attainable. With the baby boomer population

Dreaming of a GSI bathroom, but have a small space? Trying to fit everything in a small bathroom is undoubtedly a difficult task. It’s a challenge to figure out where to put the sink, toilet and how to have enough shower space and, of course, storage. But an extra bathroom is always an advantage, even

Summer is upon us and home designers are hard at work showcasing the upcoming trends for 2020. This year, kitchen design shows are filled with new materials, patterns and colors as enthusiasts look for the latest trends and styles. As we leave the dark granite countertops behind, kitchens are getting lighter, brighter and more streamlined

In premium kitchen countertops, the most popular choices are solid surface, engineered stone and granite. Here’s the difference between them. On any given day, your kitchen countertop may wind up playing the roles of cutting board, hot pad, office desk, food prep surface, snack bar and headquarters for hindquarters. You need a surface that’s durable,

Looking for open plan kitchen ideas? Designed with modern living in mind, they are one of the most sought after features of a contemporary home, thanks to their light, spacious and versatile design that allows for not just cooking and dining but living space, too. And quite frankly we love ’em, so we have popped together

Kitchens are a place of sustenance and sociability. Food, family, and friends mingle to create a winning combination. So it makes perfect sense that remodels are so often geared toward the kitchen. But what about thinking of your kitchen in the long-term sense, in terms of investment and return? Will your kitchen remodel projects be

Looking for top tips when it comes to kitchen planning? The key to success, and achieving your dream kitchen, is rooted in a well considered, comprehensive planning process. So, whether you’re updating, renovating or extending your kitchen, our top tips are designed to ensure your renovation project runs smoothly. Looking for more guidance? Our ultimate guide

For homeowners with ample backyard space and a steady supply of friends and family who want to come by and hang out, building an outdoor kitchen is a no-brainer. In years past, backyard kitchens lacked a certain refinement in both design and function. However, today’s spaces are quite stylish—some even rival their indoor counterparts. To find