Posts Tagged ‘Kitchen Remodel’
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Kitchen
From quick weekday breakfasts to special-occasion dinners planned and prepared with care, the kitchen is nearly always a hub of household activity — which also means it’s a common place for clutter to accumulate. Here we look at ways of clearing the clutter and creating a beautiful, useful space in the kitchen. KITCHEN CREATIONS LTD…
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What Kitchen Countertop Colors Should You Choose?
Shared from HOUZZ and the Toronto Interior Design Group. These days there are countless materials available for kitchen countertops. But instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular color styles so you can achieve the look you want with the material that suits your…
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Where Designers Would Spend and Save in a Kitchen
Our experts suggest where to splurge and where to trim the budget when redesigning your kitchen Written by Julie Butterworth, Houzz Contributor, and homes, architecture, and property journalist. A budget helps you to know where to save and where to spend. From appliances and fixtures to countertops and cabinets, a healthy balance of investment and…
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11 Must-Haves in a Designer’s Dream Kitchen
In interior design, it’s important to think big: After all, in some projects, you can’t get everything you want, but you should set the bar high to achieve a great result. But in your dream kitchen, you can have it all — and more. Here I’ve compiled my top 11 must-have design features for a dream kitchen.…
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7 Stylish New Compact Home Bars
A compact home bar or beverage station is one of those features that can have an outsize impact on the way a home functions. It’s not on the level of a belly-up-to-the-bar-style Irish pub, but a compact home bar can spark a lively atmosphere in a relatively small footprint. Here, designers share details on modestly…
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10 Kitchen Island Features Pros Always Recommend
A kitchen island offers many benefits — an extra countertop, more storage, a place where family and guests can sit, and improved circulation. But while the advantages of an island may seem straightforward, designing one isn’t. There are countless considerations that go into how an island looks and functions. To narrow down the options a…
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HOW TO STORE KITCHEN TOOLS AND FLATWARE
They say the key to organization is a place for everything and everything in its place. This is true for even the smallest items, such as your kitchen utensils. These include your everyday flatware as well as the many small but mighty cooking tools a serious chef requires. Here are some of my favorite options…
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Pros Share 6 Must-Have Kitchen Design Features
Design and remodeling pros recommend focusing on these must-have kitchen design features to create a functional and stylish kitchen Countless decisions go into designing a beautiful and functional kitchen — so many that it’s hard to know what to focus on. We asked several design and remodeling professionals what they consider the must-have kitchen design…
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Where Should You Put The Kitchen Sink?
Where should you put the kitchen sink in your remodel? Do you put it facing a window or your guests? In a corner or near the dishwasher? Here’s how to find the best place for the kitchen sink. To find your dream kitchen sink, you will likely spend a good amount of time browsing sink…
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Single Bowl vs. Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Top designers weigh in on the merits of single and double-bowl kitchen sinks Since the invention of the sink, homeowners and designers have been debating the merits of single-bowl vs. double-bowl kitchen sinks. On the one hand, a double basin makes washing dishes a snap. One side serves to hold soapy water and dirty dishes…
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