White countertops have been on the hot list for awhile now, especially in the realm of high-end kitchens. People are mad-loving on carrara marble, white(ish) granite choices, and the white flavors of manufactured quartz counters such as Silestone, Caesarstone, and Cambria. White counters make kitchens look brighter, cleaner, and more open so it’s no surprise […]
A Beautiful New York Remodel
I’ve got a thing for big beautiful wooden tables. I really, really, really love them. That explains why this picture caught my eye. I clicked through to the Instagram account of the contractor (Premier Building) who posted this and found a few more pictures of this beautiful remodeling project in Massapequa, NY. Impressive trim, beautiful […]
20 Small Space Storage Ideas
Here’s one thing I know for sure… no matter how big your house is, you need more storage! People have an uncanny knack for filling whatever space they have available. If you do live in a small house (mine is a little cottage by the water at a cozy 1000 square feet) you really need […]
All These Years – Still In Love (Dream Kitchen)
I’ve been in-love with this kitchen for so long: I just can’t get it out of my mind. And this weekend, my water heater went south. Doesn’t everyone, when faced with a water heater replacement, say “Well, I guess we might as well just rip the kitchen on out and re-do it.”? I know I […]
Use Open Shelving In Kitchen Design
How to save money, create great visual impact, and get efficient kitchen storage at the same time! Kitchen Cabinets and Shelves Mix Great One of the hottest new trends in kitchen design is the use of open shelves in-place of traditional upper cabinets. As usual, the use of the word “new” isn’t entirely accurate. Open […]
Replacement Kitchen Cabinet Doors — An Alternative to New Cabinets
“I need a new kitchen!” These words are often spoken with some combination of feelings. These might include excitement, anticipation, and maybe a bit of old-fashioned fear! Fear of the work being too hard, fear that the cost will be too high, and fear of a bunch of contractors making life way too complicated! I’ve […]
Colorful Kitchens – Still My Dream
I just can’t get enough of these colorful kitchens! I wrote apost just over a year ago with one that is still my favorite. That post was titled: Colors in Cabinetry — A New Trend? If it wasn’t already a major trend then, it certainly is now! And I’m one person who is happy, happy, […]
Great Ideas for 2010: Idea#2 — Get Creative With Cabinets
Call me a rebel, but I’m much happier when things are used in ways other than what was originally intended. Something about seeing real creativity in action makes me feel more creative. More energized really. You may not realize it, but Remodeling Can Change Your Life, and little acts of rebellion are a great way […]
A Perfect Space Saving Kitchen Window Seat
This one is a perfect 10 if you ask me. I found the picture at one of my favorite haunts Houzz.com, and the kitchen is by Valerie Pedersen who works in the SF Bay Area. Wow! I love, love, love it! I was searching for window seats and I came across this shot. I really […]
Painting Your Cabinets – Brush Finish Results Revealed
Here we go! Finally, the end result of the cabinet door, Plan A version. It looks pretty good! You may recall that we originally had to vote to decide which Drillbit Art pattern we would use. The winner was the bird! So I eagerly got started, sanding and priming, in Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets – […]
