Living spaces featuring an open kitchen and living area are more prevalent than ever. They are a perfect way to keep the family connected while filling the home with the much-needed natural light. However, such kinds of spaces are difficult to decorate, especially when working with limited space. In today’s...
It's quite a modern look to use stainless steel countertops in your kitchen. It's exciting to have a room that's not only stylish, but incredibly practical. After all, professional kitchens have been using stainless steel countertops for years now - and for good reason. They're durable, resistant to rust, and...
Despite what you may think, a kitchen is never merely confined to cooking: it can become your house's focal point for eating and entertainment too. With the kitchen being the heart of many homes, no wonder there is such a wide array of options for countertops. So many that those...
Kitchens are almost always the last room in the house to get attention when you're redecorating or updating rooms one by one. In fact, sometimes we're guilty of leaving it out of the updates altogether and going back through the house again, swearing we'll get to the kitchen this time...
A beige kitchen can be a challenge, but, there are ways of brightening it up, without spending a fortune. Our kitchens are the most used room in the house and having a dull beige kitchen does nothing to lift the mood. So we need to brighten it up and make...
The rise and rise of gray kitchen countertops never cease to amaze. While recently inspecting a kitchen with gray kitchen cabinets, it suddenly clicked! Gray is a color that goes with everything, and gray kitchen countertops make perfect sense. When combined with the stainless steel appliances, it sets the kitchen...
The kitchen peninsula is gaining more popularity than custom-built islands or cabinets. They are easy to build, don't take up much space, and can be moved around in the kitchen. A peninsula is a flat area that protrudes into the room from another surface (like your kitchen counter). Typically they're...
The kitchen nook can be a great spot for the entire family to gather and enjoy meals together, but it is often neglected as a space. Below are tips on how to make the most of your corner kitchen nook. Image: Heidi Caillier (more…)
Kitchen designs are critical aspects of space planning and layout. Beyond aesthetics, the function comfortability, and traffic flow of the kitchen should be considered, well-analyzed, and well-executed. Thus, each of the complex elements of a kitchen should respond to the needs of safety, security, and sanitation. This is why the...
Let's be honest: Anyone can be a designer, but not everyone is. Regardless of what the media makes you believe, designing is not an easy task. But, if you have the time and the resources, why not? You can always do what you want. Even if it means getting your...
