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...
It is every homemaker's dream to have a perfectly organized kitchen. This is important as a lot of food preparation is here. You might risk eating spoiled or expired food if you do not have proper storage settings in your kitchen since you will think you do not have this...
Does your modern kitchen look like it. . . well, needs a little bit of help? Do you wish it could be more stylish, but don't know where to start? (more…)
