Light-emitting diodes, better known as LED lights, are a popular choice for many homeowners, provided you are aware of their limitations and practical applications for home use. While there are many different ways they can be used throughout the home, some work much better than others and make more sense for a particular purpose in a particular space. Take a…
Buying kitchen cabinets from one of those Big Box or Home Improvement stores can turn out to be a big mistake. You have no idea if the person who helped you design and order one of the biggest purchases of your life has been working in the cabinet business for 20 years or 2 weeks. If you want to take…
Sometime last year in 2016, the blue and white kitchen trend took off. Decorators across the United States ensure vibrating gray, blue and white cabinets with simple accents, white or stainless steel appliances, clean lines, and a light and airy feel. Since then, the trend has not slowed down. Homeowners love a blue-and-white kitchen in their beach houses, country residences,…
1930s: The Steamy Depression-Era “Modern Kitchen” In the 1930s, the kitchen was transforming from the antique kitchen to the “Modern Streamline Kitchen” with features that save time, better organization, and much better ventilation. The “all-electric kitchen” was promoted in popular magazines with numerous advertisements showing newly designed appliances large and small. Mixers were a housewife’s dream, now designed with numerous…
Designing your restaurant kitchen is vital because this is where production begins and ends. In fact, the painting and decorating of a restaurant should begin where it is cooked: in the kitchen. Kitchen design includes a ton of other decorating stages, like choosing paint color, deciding on layout, and selecting kitchen appliances. Effective kitchen design results in greater efficiency of…
If you’re looking to do a complete kitchen remodel for yourself or for maximum resale value, don’t neglect the kitchen island. Once it was just a place to put up some stools so the kids could eat before running to the bus, the island and its role in the kitchen has changed a lot in the last 10 years. In…
Those who are not inclined to electrical repairs or handyman work do not know what plugmold is. Technically, Plugmold is a product line of the Wiremold Company, which manufactures and designs wire and cable management solutions. For maintenance personnel or electricians, plugmold is just a plug strip. Many people may have seen a plugmold before, but they don’t know what…
You can update your kitchen incorporating new kitchen design trends by updating your existing kitchen cabinets. You may want to update your kitchen because prospective buyers will be willing to pay more for an attractive and functional modern kitchen. But a complete kitchen redesign can cost tens of thousands of dollars and take months to complete. There are many kitchen…
Shaker cabinets are super flex type doors that can be modern, traditional, old world, or a variety of other styles depending on what they are paired with in terms of design. Depending on the tile, lights, and hardware, one can easily add interest and change the entire feel of a room. Think of kitchen utensils like the cherry on ice…
Like most smart homeowners, you realize the impact that the right cabinets can have on your kitchen. Selecting the perfect cabinets for your home is one thing; keeping them looking great is another. Here are some helpful tips to make your cabinets look as beautiful as the day you put them in your kitchen. Cleanliness 101 If you’re like a…