Remodeling your kitchen can change the look and feel of your entire home. When planning for a makeover, six basic steps transform your old kitchen into the kitchen of your dreams. PAINT This is one easy step, and it’s fairly inexpensive too. Neutral colors are always...
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Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017: Greenery
Each year Pantone chooses a color of the year as a symbolic color selection. The color is a snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude. Greenery is the nomination for 2017. According to Leatrice...
White Hot Kitchens
White is easily one of the most underrated colors in the design world. The classic simplicity of this hue is the ideal backdrop for a variety of design qualities – from bold pops of color to earthy shades and textures. And white color schemes are especially impactful...
Bring a Touch of Elegance to Your Fall Décor
As fall settles in like a fog on a misty morning, it brings its warm, cozy touch to all parts of our homes. Pumpkin breads and cranberry jellies make their way into our kitchens, but when it comes to putting together tablescapes, arranging a bunch of gourds or getting...
The Bells and Whistles That Become Must-Haves
So you have found the appliance brand and model that you want, but are you prepared to answer all the questions that come regarding extra features and options you didn’t even know existed? We have some “extra” features that come on many different brands that you may...
Designing a Kitchen Island: Four Questions to Consider
The kitchen island has become a necessity and a favorite in many kitchens. In a recent article on Houzz.com, designers said that almost nine out of ten of their kitchen design and installation clients ask about an island in the first meeting. This sought-after feature...
Getting More Out of Your House
Three questions you need to answer before you remodel your basement or bonus room If you are looking for more room or square footage in your house, remodeling your basement or bonus room is a great option. In order to keep construction costs down, many homes are not...
The Right Color for the Right Space
Any time you are getting ready to change a space, one of the first things you have to consider is color. But choosing the right color for the right space can be tricky. Keep these tips in mind when you are drowning in paint chips. The Color Basics Remember the color...
Colors Driving Fashion and Design for 2016
Pantone Nominates Not One, But Two, Colors of the Year. Pantone recently announced its color of the year for 2016. Normally this is a single color that is reflective of home trends as well as runway trends. This color also goes deeper as a symbolic color selection, a...
Designing Your Holiday Table
You have the menu planned and ready to go for your holiday party. And now it’s time to turn your attention to the centerpiece and the rest of the table. We have some tips to help you create a centerpiece that will fit your holiday meal, no matter what your menu may...
How Do Kitchen Colors Affect Moods?
Did you know that the colors in your kitchen affect your mood and appetite? Now that appliances are available in a variety of colors, you have to choose your kitchen appliance and décor colors carefully. According to HGTV, white portrays cleanliness and purity, while...
The Best Ownership Experience in Luxury Appliances
The ownership experience in the world of luxury appliances is very unique. Special services attached to the best products in the industry take a homeowner way beyond the standard “customer satisfaction” experience. Many homeowners make a significant investment in...