The kitchen is the heart of the home. The design of this space can greatly affect the functionality and feel of your living space. One of the most significant design decisions to make when planning a kitchen is whether to have an open or closed layout. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each design to…
Extra organization in the kitchen is one of the most requested “must haves” for their new space. Toe-kick drawers are a great way to sneak in extra storage, no matter the size of the space. In our modern basement bar project, I included a toe-kick drawer as extra hidden storage area. Admittedly, not exactly necessary for a basement bar. But,…
The classic kitchen design is timeless, fresh and simple, instead of traditional, dark, and complicated. That’s a pretty wide blanket, but so are most of the definitions out there. Instead of trying to define a style, it’s best to focus more on the elements that shape classic kitchen design. Focus on neutral cabinet colors for a classic kitchen design Although white…
Beginning your IKEA kitchen renovation can be full of bewildering choices and head scratching unknowns. This minefield is full of common kitchen design mistakes that must be avoided. Most of these mistakes seem like common sense and straightforward, however, there are a few that will make or break your final kitchen design. I have been there. It’s easy to get…
Have you ever wandered into a tile shop and left with more questions than answers? I want to discuss one of the most common questions we receive by email; What tile should I use? This is a debate as old as the hills- porcelain vs ceramic tile. I’ve run into more than one sales person who used these terms interchangeably.…
It is no secret that I am a big fan of IKEA kitchens. Not only do I love having a cabinetry system that I can rely on for years to come, but there is also the abundance of IKEA kitchen organization and storage options available to customize them after they are installed. I’m not sure how many times I have…
The shows on TV make designing and planning a kitchen look so easy! A few short seconds and you have the perfect space that not only looks great, but is also functional. If only it were actually that easy. We can do our best to set you on the right path with the help of our guide to avoiding common…
If you have ever heard the term “blind corner cabinet” and had no idea what it means, you aren’t alone. Simply put, a blind corner cabinet is a corner kitchen cabinet that has a non-visible storage area when the door is opened. Hence the term, blind cabinet. These are found in kitchen corner cabinets, either in the base cabinets or…
IKEA kitchens: they are popular, easy to assemble and install, but often look boring and incomplete. I want to help change that and hopefully this guide will help you separate your kitchen layout and design stand out from the crowd. But first a minor tangent- do you remember Hilltop? If not, you can read about about the house and our…