Whether you’re building a new house or renovating an existing home, planning the laundry placement may not be as exciting to the homeowner as designing the kitchen or basement hang-out space. But it’s important to get it right. While laundry may not be their favorite...
You’re thinking it, even if you wouldn’t actually say it to your client: Laundry is not the sexiest topic of discussion. Still, it’s an extremely important aspect of the building and design of your client’s home. For some of your clients, luxury features in their...
Home bars are in hot demand these days. Are your clients among those seeking a stylish space that turns the cocktail hour into a special occasion? To whip up a dazzling drink station, mix these essential ingredients and spike your concoction with a fresh trend or two....
Wine enthusiasts take proper storage very seriously. To discuss and ultimately address their requirements, knowledge of the basic guidelines for keeping bottles at their best could prove valuable. This primer will help you enter the wine-storage conversation with...
Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration to spark the creative process. If you’re on the hunt for kitchen-design fodder, check out Monogram’s online opportunities. Through their website and social media, Monogram offers visual delights and story-telling content...
In every neighborhood, there is one house—the cool house—where kids tend to congregate. Chances are, that’s by design. Many parents take comfort in having their young children, teenagers and a gaggle of friends close at hand; they want their home to be the preferred...
Discerning homeowners expect more from their ovens than ever before. Baking and broiling are fine. But what about your more adventurous or health-conscious clients who enjoy exploring new culinary methods such as air frying, steam baking, and sous vide? Electrolux...
Following trends too strictly can be a slippery slope. The trick is to separate those with staying power from the passing fancies. Here are five hot kitchen trends that promise longer-lasting appeal too. CURVES ARE IN Kitchens tend to be all straight lines and sharp...
A well-designed space reflects its inhabitants—and this rings particularly true in the kitchen. Laying out a kitchen around zones, rather than calculating a precise sink-refrigerator-stove triangle, allows you to address the household’s cooking and lifestyle...
When designing a kitchen, you carefully select appliances that will bring ease and enjoyment to your client’s life. But are you leaving untapped potential on the [kitchen] table? Many of those appliances could also change the game in other spaces throughout the home....
When Architectural Digest takes note of a product, you know it must be good. Take, for instance, Monogram’s professional range, which won a coveted AD Great Design Award 2021. The magazine applauded the reinvented range’s combination of...
The right kitchen design can really allow home chefs with a passion for entertaining to thrive. No matter how many guests your client plans to host, these design features will ensure that their kitchen is ready for any occasion. AN ISLAND OR TWO The kitchen island or...