It’s unimaginable that it’s already September. The anticipation of fall’s arrival followed by the holidays has us excited, but it’s getting an early look at 2025’s kitchen design trends that has us absolutely giddy. While some may argue that trend forecasting...
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Innovation or Implosion? How AI is Impacting the Design World
Most kitchen design projects start with a client meeting, where you have the opportunity to not only meet your potential client, but to hear their likes, dislikes, and ideas, and to lay eyes on the current space. Historically, homeowners relayed visions for...
5 Home Design & Appliance Trends for 2024
As we quickly wind down on 2023 and anticipate all-things-2024, we’re eagerly awaiting the emergence of next year’s top trends in the premium and luxury appliance and home design spaces. There are a few early stand-outs that have caught our eye, and we’re thrilled...
Trend Alert: The Camouflage Kitchen
There is a kitchen trend taking the design world by storm, and it’s turning the “traditional” kitchen on its head. The design tactics used to create a “camouflage kitchen” (also referred to as “hidden kitchen” or “invisible kitchen”) eliminate the utilitarian vibe of...
A Farmhouse Kitchen Refresh
Farmhouse kitchens emerged in the early aughts in homes well beyond the countryside. Indeed shabby chic design carved out a design space all its own as DIY designers and interior design pros alike created looks that appeared elegant yet effortless. And while the...
6 Ways to Prove Your Value to New Clients
Getting new clients is necessary for growing your business. And many clients are focused solely on the bottom line and only make decisions about price. But when you come to a meeting with a new client, you need to bring more than just an estimated budget and some...
The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of 5 Common Kitchen Layouts
Whether you’re remodeling an existing kitchen or building a dream space from the ground up, the goals for the most used room in the home are the same: Create a kitchen that is both functional and beautiful. Consider things like workflow and how many people may be in...
How to Create a Family-Friendly Kitchen
A family kitchen is put through its paces daily. Whether it’s serving as a laboratory for young chefs, an eating and gathering place for the whole clan, or a homework station for school kids, the kitchen sees a lot of action. To ensure that your design meets a...
Help Your Clients Choose the Ideal Laundry Placement
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...
The Importance of Measuring
You’ve heard the old adage, “measure twice, cut once.” Cutting lumber is one thing. But what about the measurements for your luxury appliances in your brand-new kitchen with the breathtaking cabinetry and countertops you’ve so carefully selected? Measuring for...
Creative Ideas for Cozy Eat-In Kitchens
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...
Amp Up a Kitchen with Gleaming Metals from Café
A thoughtfully crafted kitchen leaves nothing to chance. Like a symphony, all elements harmoniously combine to convey your designer vision and realize your client’s dream. Even seemingly small details, such as metal accents, perform their parts in the melodious...