Full overlay or Inset Kitchen Cabinets? While there are differences between the cabinet designs, they are all lovely. In the end, the real difference is aesthetics and not function. Therefore, go with your preference. The three styles available are inset, full overlay, and partial overlay. Inset Kitchen Cabinets The doors in inset cabinets are inset into […]
Decluttering Tips for Cleaning Your Cabinets For those of you who have not jumped on the decluttering and tidying train – it’s time to climb aboard! If your cabinets feel cluttered, look untidy, and have an overwhelming amount of stuff strewn all about – it’s time to learn how to declutter and tidy your cabinets. […]
Thinking outside the kitchen triangle Cabinets are really just built-in pieces of furniture, and really are useful in so many more places than we usually put them. Let’s take a look at cabinets in the master bedroom. That chest of drawers you have in your bedroom that holds clothes has to be moved from time-to-time to […]
Ever so “upper-crust” British, the cast-iron range was the brainstorm of Swedish Nobel Prize winner Gustaf Dalen. Blinded in an accident in 1912, the noted chemist became housebound. Wanting to feel useful and helpful to his wife, he designed a multi-purpose unit that would cook meals, heat water and dry the laundry. Named AGA after the manufacturing […]
Whenever you hear the word “trend” when it comes to interior design, it’s wise to be a little wary. After all, the word implies something that could be short-lived, and you probably don’t want to invest a sizeable chunk of money into something that’s going to look dated in a couple of years. That said, […]
Tips on planning your kitchen lighting There are two needs for lighting in your kitchen. One is to generally light up the room. The other is to put light right where you need it most, the work surfaces. Your work surfaces are the kitchen sink, the counters, the stove, and the island and/or table. The […]
There is no doubt about it. Recycled glass countertops become the focal point in a kitchen or bath. The visual impact is powerful and textural; a combination that certainly gives you a big bang for your money. Pieces of glass or porcelain, blended with cement or acrylic, give a mosaic-like finish that compliments almost every design style. […]
IMHO (“in my humble opinion” for those non-techies) there is no right or wrong when it comes to pairing countertops with cabinets. Ok, possibly the only exception would be a totally commercial kitchen look. All stainless steel does mandate all stainless steel. Today, mixed matched surfaces, textures, and colors are all the rage. We call […]
For centuries kitchens were closed off from the rest of the house and were considered strictly a workspace. Today, that’s all changed and it’s safe to say that most homes built in the past 10-15 years have an “open concept” kitchen, usually adjoining a family room or a dining room. Closed kitchens are considered passé — […]
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