Kitchen

The Water Test You Should Do Once a Year

Taking care of your kitchen may not be as obvious as you think. Your granite countertops or other natural stone surfaces require regular sealing. Leaving counters unsealed will result in etching and staining, especially from dark-colored greasy spills. Sealing ensures protection and leaves them with a reflective sheen to elevate your entire kitchen. Here’s a […]

Kitchen Cabinetry Essentials

If you find yourself replacing your kitchen cabinets any time soon, consider good storage that goes beyond volume. Not all cabinets are providing the intelligent, strategic storage that makes a kitchen work at maximum effectiveness. Here are some of the essentials to bring out your kitchen’s potential. Drawers and Sliding Shelves These drawers are the […]

Kitchen Remodels: What to Look Out For

A kitchen doesn’t always come as we’d like it to. Remodeling a kitchen can solve many problems with functionality or design. When planning a kitchen remodel, here are some of the potential issues you should consider. Functionality and Service Zones The kitchen could be considered one of the most functional spaces of a home. Focus […]

Everything You Should Know About Garbage Disposals

Garbage disposals are essential to any kitchen to quickly grind down solid food waste. When you turn on the disposal a spinning disc turns rapidly, forcing waste against the outer wall of the grinding chamber. This turns food into tiny bits which can then be washed down. A common misconception is that disposals have sharp […]

Design 101: Mixing Materials

Creating a timeless kitchen space can be accomplished when incorporating and mixing different styles. You don’t need a massive budget to learn some key principles and apply them to your own kitchen. Here’s five ways you can leverage materials to create beautifully layered interiors. Contrast. Worry less about whether furniture should match and more on […]

5 Options for Kitchen Flooring

Kitchen floors go through a lot. A flooring space must endure spills, drips, heat and dropped utensils. When deciding on a kitchen floor material, you’ll need to consider style, function and comfort. Here’s five materials you should look into. Hardwood While hardwood flooring by nature is very durable, it has its limitations in areas susceptible […]