Entries by Edgewood

How Much Room Do You Need For a Kitchen Island?

Many homeowners have one item that is high on their wish list when planning a kitchen remodel: an island. Fortunately, even most small kitchens can accommodate a modest island, especially if they have a U or L-shaped layout. A larger kitchen allows for more choices when designing an island. However, without sufficient clearance, an island can make even a large […]

10 Things You Can Expect With Your Remodel

Taking on a huge remodel can make the homeowner feel nervous. There are many concerns to consider. For example, the overall cost of the project, completion time and expectations throughout the remodel can keep the homeowner up at night. Below, we have addressed some of these concerns and given you 10 things to expect during […]

What to Consider When Adding a Range Hood [Part Three]

If you missed part 1 or part 2 of what to consider when choosing a range hood. No matter what style of kitchen you have, there is a range hood to complement it! Under cabinet mount The most common style is probably the undercabinet mount. These mount to the underside of the cabinet above your stove. Often, particularly […]

What to Consider When Adding a Range Hood [Part Two]

Adding a range hood part two and if you missed part one click here. We will wrap it up next week with part three. A range hood is hardworking, yet sometimes overlooked component of a kitchen remodel. It removes smoke, food odors, airborne grease, mold-promoting humidity, and dangerous VOCs from your home. It can also help […]

Design and Functionality: What to Consider When Adding a Range Hood

With all the options and details to consider when planning your dream kitchen, the ventilator hood might not first come to mind. However, many homeowners discover that it is one of the most-used appliances in their kitchens, likely on a daily basis. So what do you need to consider when adding a range hood? First things […]

Latest benchmarks on costs: Kitchen Remodels

What can you expect to spend on a kitchen remodel? It’s a good idea to have a general sense of costs before you start dreaming about granite counters and stainless appliances! The figures below are from the 2016 edition of the cost versus value report from Remodel, a site devoted to all phases of the remodeling business. A major kitchen […]

Choose Alternative Cabinet Materials for a Unique Kitchen

If you’re planning on a new kitchen and have looked at every option of wood cabinet out there and still haven’t found what you’re looking for, maybe you need to consider a different material. Alternative cabinet materials are gaining in popularity and can result in a very unique-looking kitchen. Acrylic Doors and Drawers Acrylic cabinets […]

The Beauty of Countertop Mashups

Countertop mashups are very popular today, and it’s easy to see why – they add an exciting and interesting new dimension to your kitchen. If you’re not familiar with the concept of countertop mashups, the idea is to use more than one material and/or color in the countertops of your kitchen. Not only does this create visual interest, it also adds textural […]