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 […]
Vintage Eclectic Kitchen on a Budget
I’ve been wanting to remodel the kitchen in our house for a few years now. I haven’t started yet for good reason…not enough money to finish the job! I can’t do just part of it. Kitchen’s are often all-or-nothing kind of remodels. As Master Yoda said, “When remodel kitchen you must, do or do not […]
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 […]
Modern Small Space Design
Are you ready for this: At first glance I said to myself, I’m not ready for that. I guess it was like a little introspective moment because the more I thought about, the more I thought… well maybe. Whoknew? I’ve known for quite some time that I could be converted to the dark side, er. […]
6 Great Rooms with White Marble
White Marble is SO Back! Look, I have to tell you, I’m not really on the very cutting edge. I’m usually a little “slow on the uptake” as my good old Dad always encouraged me as a child. I say that in preemptive response to those of you sitting in your ultra-cool chair looking at […]
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, […]
