Planning to remodel your kitchen? Those of us who have been there are happy to share advice. Most of these tips would apply to any remodeling project. Take your time picking a builder, contractor or design-build firm. Interview more than one, ask many questions (and pay attention to not just the answers, but to how the answers are given), check references, listen to your gut. And then when you have a contract, read it line by line, word by word, and ...
When you are setting up your new kitchen, you have to remember to upgrade all of your kitchen appliances if they are old and outdated. Lets face it... It doesn't make much sense to remodel your kitchen with new flooring, counters and cabinets if all of your appliances look as if they came from the mid-80s! These are some of the must have big appliances that you need to have in your kitchen. It is by no means a complete list, but it includes ...
Out of all the necessities for your home, your appliances are some of the most expensive items to purchase. Regardless if you are buying the cheapest models or the top of the line, appliances help us be able to cook, store our food, clean and all around make our lives easier, daily. Saving money when you buy home appliances is always a goal for all home owners who want to get the best deal, but also want quality in their appliance ...
A kitchen remodel can be one of the most rewarding home improvement projects and also the most frustrating to endure. Family life tends to center on the kitchen, and functioning without one disrupts all aspects of life. Tearing out the heart of your home requires a plan of how to survive the weeks to months of construction ahead. The duration for a kitchen renovation depends on the scope of the project. Is it a simple tear out with the ...
Lighting your kitchen properly has many rewards. Reason No. 1 being so you don't cut your finger when chopping things, but also for the overall look and feel of your kitchen, proper lighting is important. Even interior designers are seeking the help of lighting designers to help them provide functional and beautiful lighting for their clients' kitchens. So what are the lighting experts saying? Four types of lighting for any room, including the kitchen, ...
Consumers are starting to embrace contemporary kitchens. They're realizing this style is more than just a clean, uncomplicated look. It also can be functional and easy to live with. It's been a decades-long crawl to move this approach to design out of trendsetting hubs such as New York and Los Angeles and into locations where traditional home decor has been the top choice. A change of heart is creeping in with our growing ...