Refacing this kitchen – good functionality but needing a change. Something other than white – Turmalin! Corian counters (more of a matte finish than granite or quartz), a bit of an overhang on the back end, decorative kick around the peninsula. Click...
Open Concept vs Closed Kitchens Opinions change over time. In the 90’s, the open concept kitchen hit the design market. Walls were torn down. Spaces were opened wide, and we embraced all that space. But some people are returning to separate kitchens and the...
The original layout was terrible. Luckily, we had finished one just like this just a few weeks prior! We removed a non-load bearing wall, moved some appliances around, updated the electrical. All new custom cabinets, a Manhattan shaker Snow White (complete with...
In this renovation, we went with the timeless Snow White with a Noveau Shaker. While we kept the counters, we removed the mirror back splash and went with a beveled subway tile and grey grout. Cabinet crown to accent. The biggest transformation, however, was the...
Get your spray bottles, rubber gloves, and cleaning cloths ready. Fall Cleaning season has arrived… Fall has arrived. As temperatures drop, we tend to spend more time indoors. Before winter hibernation really kicks in though, why not take a little time now to...
Time for an October upgrade! Open and fresh. Sometimes people want their kitchen to look like it’s from a magazine. No Problem! Take away that ugly breakfast bar, upgrade the laminate to a beautiful Nimbus Grey granite, brighten things up with some overhead pot...
Faucets: Kitchens and Beyond There are several different kinds of faucets. Do you know which kind you have? Do you know which one is right for you now? Dated taps can be problematic in more ways than one. The good news though, is that they are easy to switch out,...
Fall is almost upon us. That means shorter days, cooler nights, and the return of routines that keep most people hopping. Yes, we are talking about after-school extracurriculars, tutors, lessons, and more. Don’t let that chill you to the bone quite yet though. A...
Back to School Time! September means it’s time to head back to school. It’s time to organize pencils, binders, backpacks, and more. It is also time to start making lunches, attending extracurricular activities, and doing homework. Groan… Are you...
Refacing this condo – turning the white slab doors into something more extraordinary with a custom shaker – charcoal lowers and designer white uppers. Then a laminate (yes that IS laminate) counter and a subway tile back splash with contrasting grout. ...
