Formerly the mainstay of a commercial kitchen, stainless steel appliances, countertops, and fixtures add a sleek shine to any residential kitchen, which is why they’re such a popular addition to many remodeling projects. It takes a little effort and knowledge to keep them beautiful, however. They require a somewhat different cleaning approach than some traditional…
Category: Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Countertops – Options Abound
Kitchen countertops are much more than a utilitarian work surface. The right surface can really enhance the overall appearance of your kitchen, and it’s one way to add some color if you choose. Your options are wide – whether you choose traditional laminates (such as formica) to high-end granite or industrial stainless steel, there is…
Stone Counter Tops: Beautiful and Durable
For generations, the kitchen has been the epicenter for family activities, be it cooking a meal together, helping kids with homework or breaking bread with loved ones.Because the counter is often used for many of these activities, choosing a material that’s lovely and durable is important. When researching options for your kitchen update or remodel,…
Kitchen Floors and Cabinets: Choosing the Right Colors
In this video for Ask the House Counselor, Deborah D. from New Jersey asked if there were rules about choosing colors for kitchen floors in relation to the cabinets.Laurie advises that although there aren’t any guidelines written in stone, she finds that darker colored floors are more soothing and grounding. However, when it comes to…
Kitchen Cabinet Basics
The biggest component of a kitchen remodel is the cabinetry, and much of the finishing touches will work off what you choose. If the myriad of options has you somewhat overwhelmed, Bette Homes and Gardens has a good basic run-down on kitchen cabinetry, including photos of the two main construction types – face frame (traditional…
A Kitchen is the Heart of a Home – Make Yours a Priority
Ask most women, and they’ll tell you that their number one remodeling and decorating project is the kitchen. It needs to reflect the personality of the users, and it also needs to function in a way that particular household cooks, eats, and entertains. For instance, if you find your guests often gather around as you’re…
Is Stainless Losing Its Top Place in the Kitchen?
While stainless steel has been the overall choice in top-quality appliances for at least the past decade, indicators are that the trend might be changing. Last summer Whirlpool introduced its “Mirror White” finish for its top-line appliances, and some European manufacturers are displaying colorful ranges, including red. So does that mean that stainless is doomed…
You Can Make a Splash (a Backsplash, That Is) In Your Kitchen
Backsplashes – once a utilitiarian concept designed to make keeping certain areas of your kitchen easier to clean – are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to add a unique decorating touch to any kitchen. While they still can perform a much needed function, especially when they’re installed over vulnerable spots such as…
Keeping Up Appearances: Current Kitchen Remodeling Trends
It’s one of the most popular interior home improvement projects, and it can run the gamut from an inexpensive facelift to a big-budget overhaul. Kitchen remodeling continues to be at the top of many homeowners’ wish lists, and if you’re seriously considering tackling a kitchen re-do this spring, here are some of the current trends…
Could Your Kitchen Use a Second Sink?
Unless you own a new home or you’ve had your kitchen remodeled recently, chances are you probably only have one sink. But stop and think about it – there are probably plenty of times you’ve wished you had another sink. Perhaps during the holidays when all the food prep plus lots of cooking pots and…
