Nothing ties together the design of a newly remodeled kitchen like a backsplash! Backsplashes create a complementary focal point within your kitchen, as they pull in design threads from the cabinets, flooring, countertops, and hardware, while also serving a utilitarian purpose. There is an abundance of different materials available for homeowners to incorporate the perfect
Countertops play both a practical and aesthetic role in your kitchen. Your countertops have to be hardy enough to endure the everyday wear-and-tear of meal prep and cleanup, while still giving your kitchen a sharp and clean look. Over time, even the strongest of materials will begin to break down, so you may be facing
In the midst of selecting fixtures, sinks, faucets, and a myriad of accessories, it's easy to forget about one of the most important features of your new kitchen or bathroom–the floor. Yet the floor has more impact on the look, feel, and function of the area than nearly any other item. It's important to get
Earlier this week, we started discussing the flooring options available to homeowners looking to remodel their kitchen or bathroom. In Part 1, we focused on wood, bamboo, and laminate flooring. Today, we’re going to briefly discuss ceramic, stone, vinyl, cork, and concrete options. Ceramic and Stone Ceramic tile, also called porcelain tile, is a natural
Kitchen sinks have come a long way over the years, and today's modern sinks are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They can include a wide range of accessories, including cutting boards, utensil trays, drying racks and colanders. Many homeowners are now opting for larger, single-basin style sinks rather than the more
Your cabinet door style can be one of the most important factors in your kitchen's new design. Cabinet doors are the “face” of your kitchen and can influence the style of other elements, such as countertops or backsplashes. Not only are cabinet doors one of the most visible design elements in a kitchen, they can
Deciding on finishes is one of the most challenging parts of any remodel – but particularly when working with a kitchen. Just look around the Internet at the myriad of options that are available to homeowners and you'll get a sense of how confusing the process can be. There is no set rule to choosing
So, you're looking to have some remodeling work done to your home before you sell, but you're also asking yourself: will this remodeling for resale pay off? That's the question on the mind of every homeowner who's thinking about undertaking a project to bolster his/her home's resale value. And in today's housing market, the answer
Many times, in many posts, we’ve mentioned the importance of setting a budget for any remodeling project. Because it is so crucial to any remodeling/building project, we wanted to do a two-part series of posts regarding budgets and where to get started on setting your budget! Today, we’re going to look at why setting a
Welcome back for part 2 of our two-part series stressing the importance of a budget. In our last post, we covered the reasons behind why setting a budget is so important. Today, we’re going to get into how to get started by asking five questions that will help you on your way to setting up