How to Keep Your Counters Clean

The kitchen is a messy place. With hot pots, sharp knives, and spilled liquids, it may seem impossible to keep your countertops looking brand new. But, with a little attention on a regular basis you can keep those counters sparkling no matter what material they are.

Remodeling to Stay vs. Remodeling to Sell

The housing market has always and will always continue to go up and down, but one thing will stay the same: remodeled kitchens and bathrooms help sell homes. In many cases, a small to mid-sized remodel of your kitchen or bathrooms can get a return of 80-90% of its budget when you sell your home.

If you’re not looking to sell your home in the foreseeable future, a kitchen or bath remodel is still a good idea, and without the need to please buyers, you can create the space that you love and have always wanted.

When to Use Two-Toned Cabinets

Are you the type of person who can’t easily choose “just one?” There is much to like in the world of remodeling, and sometimes it is tough to make a decision – especially with something somewhat permanent (like cabinet color).

While you can’t really go wrong with choosing to install uniform cabinets in your kitchen (if you work with a reputable designer), many homeowners opt for two-tone cabinets instead - which is another great option.

Start Your Remodel with Confidence

A prepared homeowner has an idea of what they want their new kitchen to look like before they begin the remodeling process. They take the time to do their research, understand the remodeling process, and begin to sketch out that vision they have in their head. As someone who’s going to begin the process of a kitchen remodel, it’s important to have your head on your shoulders before you start talking finishes, countertops and lighting.

Designing a Traditional Kitchen with a Modern Twist

Your style is unique, and your dream kitchen should be no different. When beginning to choose what your kitchen design style is, don’t feel limited to one style or another! Think of the possibilities there are if you combine two styles that complement each other to make the kitchen of your dreams. Two very popular design choices in 2013 were traditional style kitchens and sleek modern kitchens, and if you’re thinking you love both styles you can make them work together.

Some Things to Remember When Getting Your Remodeling Quote

Waiting is no fun – whether it be for money to come flowing in, for a delayed flight, or to get started on your remodel. In this day and age, we’ve all grown accustomed to instant gratification thanks to technology, online stores and delivery services. Before you know it, we’ll all have a way to clean up our kid’s rooms with the press of a button (or maybe even the twitch of a nose, like Samantha from BeWitched)!

Faucet Styles for Your Bathroom Sink

By the time you’ve designed your bathroom vanity with its stylish cabinets, complimentary countertop and eye-catching sink, you probably don’t feel like putting a lot of thought into choosing a faucet for the sink. “A faucet is a faucet,” you may think, but there’s more to it than that and what type of sink you chose will often help make the decision for you.

Stand-Alone Shower or Tub-Shower Combo?

People are known to split into different sides of arguments – for example, cat people and dog people (you know what we’re talking about). When it comes to remodeling your bathroom, the split appears when talking about the shower. We ask ourselves, “Am I a stand-alone shower person or a tub-shower combo person?”

Kitchen Layouts for Your Lifestyle – Part 2

Sure, there are plenty of basic layouts and styles that will suffice, but then there are those that were built for their homeowner. In part 1 of this post, we went over kitchen layouts for families with children and for the entertainers out there. Because lifestyles range so much, we’ve got plenty more to share.

Kitchen Layouts for Your Lifestyle – Part 1

Planning a kitchen remodel goes much deeper than choosing the appliances, countertops and kitchen cabinets that speak to you. It can and should go much deeper than aesthetics alone. If you’re truly trying to get the most out of your space, it is important to choose a layout and design that will work for your lifestyle.