We know. It’s tax season and you’re knee-deep in paperwork and you already dipped into your savings to remodel your home last year and now you have to pay more money to the IRS and you just want it all to end already.
Wait, back the truck up. Did you say you remodeled your home? You […]
Here’s how to create a statement-making cooking space with your backsplash, countertop, appliances, cabinets and more
It may be tempting when designing a kitchen to select the most fetching eye-candy materials, fixtures and furnishings you can find. But the problem with creating so many focal points is that the result can be a confusing and visually […]
If you’re like me, then your pet is considered a part of the family.
So why not give your pet his or her own comfortable living space in your home? I’ve helped clients incorporate simple design ideas as part of their remodeling efforts, creating pet-friendly spaces and functional updates that not only pamper pets, but make […]
Advancements in home automation technology provide consumers with added convenience and have dramatically lowered home energy costs. But with so many brands on the market, it can be tough to know which ones are most effective.
We look at six products to find the pros and cons of each.
Smart Thermostats: Nest vs. Honeywell Prestige HD
Today’s smart […]
Restaurant kitchens are designed to function efficiently and safely. Why not adopt some of their tricks in your own home?
Have you ever peeked into the engine room of a busy restaurant, with all its steam, smoke, clatter and buzz? Producing sometimes hundreds of dishes a day requires a kitchen that can take the pressure, facilitate […]
Whether you’re working with a professional or tackling the process on your own, designing a kitchen can involve a lot of decisions. Kitchen corners are one area where it’s easy to get stuck. You may want to save money with a standard cabinet. You may want swinging pullouts to eliminate bending and reaching. Or you […]
Whether it’s making use of reclaimed lumber or creating a patina-rich finish, these five products have something unique to offer.
Photo: courtesy Laminam
As industrial design and rustic modern aesthetics gain ground in American homes, there are an increasing number of products on the market that cater to this trend. We’ve gathered a few offerings here.
1 ] Available in 12-by-24-inch, 12-by-12-inch, and custom slabs, […]
It turns out that old-school lighting theory doesn’t work so well in practice. Here are some more effective kitchen lighting solutions
By Doug Walter, AIA
For too many years, the advice about kitchen lighting given by people who should know better has been to place the can lights out in the aisles of the kitchen. This looks […]
Style is easier to recognize with your eyes than with words: You know it when you see it, and the photo that inspires you most can often surprise you. Think you know your kitchen style? Check out these guides to a dozen favorite kitchen design themes, then tell us which one takes the cake.
Farmhouse kitchens. […]
The Sub-Zero and Wolf annual Kitchen Design Contest, now in its 11th year, provides useful insights into leading and emerging trends in kitchen design
Drawing on the results of a survey of 53 regional and eight global winners in the Sub-Zero and Wolf annual Kitchen Design Contest, the two manufacturers have created a 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast that looks at […]
