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...
Your clients want high-end, beautiful appliances in their newly appointed space. They want luxury appliances equipped with exclusive features perfect for modern entertaining and with flexible options in techniques. But they also want to minimize their impact on the...
While the kitchen island is perfect for grab-and-go moments, nothing can compare to gathering family around a table and enjoying an unhurried meal in a comfortable setting. Decidedly more approachable than the dining room but not as unceremonious as an island, the...
A modern or minimal kitchen is the perfect antidote to the chaos of daily life. So it’s no surprise that many of us (including some of your clients, most likely) are craving clean, uncluttered spaces right now. Ponder these traits and moves as you plan their calm...
“Carefree confidence,” “novel perspective,” and “joyous attitude.” These are just some of the attributes the Pantone Color Institute ascribes to its forward-looking 2022 Color of the Year, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri. A mashup of blue and violet-red, the warm...
Image from Benjamin Moore It seems the major paint companies are trying to tell us something. Collectively, they delivered a potent message with their 2022 Color of the Year choices: Green is here to stay for the foreseeable future. And judging from the top picks...