There are two actions that come to mind as being the most important in getting ready for a construction project: Avoid denial and prepare. Everything you need to do falls under one of these two categories. But how, specifically, can you prepare for the first day of construction? Here are the basic steps....
Many homeowners think designing a kitchen starts with picking items like appliances, flooring, cabinet finishes, countertops, faucets and lighting ... and to a point it does. But I try to keep my clients from worrying about many of these items until after the space...
The preliminary space-planning and schematic design phase is the most important part of any project. A kitchen can be filled with beautiful materials and finishes, but if the layout and space don't work well, it's not a successful design. In kitchens, more than in any other room, a good...
Planning a kitchen remodel includes finding your style, searching for a professional and determining the scope of work and your budget. This ideabook focuses on that last element.
Scope of work is the term used to describe the basic parameters of a project. Are you planning an addition or do...
Eclectic is a term that is often used when a person has a hard time pinpointing his or her own style — or anyone else's for that matter. Eclectic done right has a sense of effortless confidence, even though...
As discussed in our story on modern kitchens, it can be hard to distinguish between modern and contemporary. "Contemporary" typically means of the moment or current, the design of right now.
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It can be tough to distinguish between modern and contemporary, and for good reason. Many spaces are both modern and contemporary, and people often use the terms interchangeably, but there are differences in look and terminology. "Contemporary" typically means of the moment or current, the design of...
Traditional kitchens are defined by their details, and creating eye-catching detail is not just as simple as putting legs on an island. But whether they're Old World or Mediterranean flavor, traditional kitchens all share the same basic elements. Here are 15 details that help you create traditional kitchen...
Many people are at a loss when it comes to defining their style. Some people know what they like but are afraid of getting the terms wrong, or they're afraid of being pigeon-holed into one style when they feel like they're in between a few different ones. The truth is, most spaces have elements...
When most homeowners embark on a kitchen remodel, they spend endless hours collecting inspiring kitchen photos. But this doesn't necessarily help a person figure out what they want, and can even...
