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...
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...
You spend lots of time trying to find the perfect focal point in your kitchen: the custom island with special lighting, the custom hood over the stove with the intricate tile backsplash, or the farmhouse sink you’ve always wanted. But when the design is finished, does...
It’s time for a holiday getaway! Before you take to the skies or hit the road, use this pre-vacation checklist to make sure you'll be safeguarding your home and possessions when you're not home. More than two million home burglaries are reported each year in the...
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...
The holidays are right around the corner and chances are that you are already starting to think ahead. If you are hosting people at your home, we have some tips that will help make sure that your time is just as enjoyable for you, the host, as it is for your guests....
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...
Loading the dishwasher sounds simple. For most of us, it’s a daily activity that is almost as routine as brushing our teeth. But are you loading your dishwasher the right way? Of course, you are, right? We know that nearly half of all American couples admit to arguing...
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...
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...
If you find yourself turning down fresh fruits and vegetables that are on sale this summer or delicious extras from a friend’s garden because you can’t use them before they go bad, you need to look into getting a freezer. When you figure out how to preserve the best...
You have dusted off your grill and are ready for your first cookout. But when you get to the store, you see many types of charcoal. All charcoal is made of wood, but each contains different types of wood and other additives. Different types of charcoal burn...