To help you navigate your way through the deluge of inspirational ideas being pumped at us from social media, I’m sharing the 5 design principles that allow me to consistently turn out luxury kitchens for my clients.
Read MoreOne of the saddest things for me to see is a great kitchen being ruined by a poor countertop choice. You don’t need to settle for a speckly granite, or a fake-looking quartz countertop to get the durability and practicality that you desire.
Read MoreIn Part 2 of this 3-part series, I’m sharing some of the top mistakes I see people make with their kitchen cabinetry design (even when they hire professionals)! Follow my tips in this post for a better looking (and functioning) luxury kitchen that will make your remodel heartbreak proof!
Read MoreWhen I first start working with a new client, some of the most substantive changes we make at the initial design meeting are ones that alter the kitchen layout. Here are my top 5 most common recommendations...
Read MoreThe final post in this series focuses on unique details that you can use on your cabinetry doors to infuse some needed character into your kitchen design.
Read MoreBreak out of the “boring white kitchen” syndrome with these tips on using glass cabinetry to create stunning character and visual interest in your next kitchen. Think beyond the old idea of using glass wall cabinetry to flank a window and learn how to create dramatic glass features that will give your kitchen more personality.
Read MoreAre you eating, sleeping, and dreaming all things kitchen design related? Planning a new kitchen or a remodel can be pretty exhausting, but we all know it’s worth it! Great design lives in the amazing little details that we incorporate into our kitchens. So in this three part series about kitchen cabinet details, I’m kicking it off by taking a look at interesting interior ideas for your cabinetry.
Read MoreI love designing kitchens, but if there is one thing that I love even more, it is being able to create an amazing luxury closet for a client. In my opinion, however, a luxury closet doesn't necessarily need to be huge. Rather, it's about adhering to certain design principles and creating useful features.
Read MoreNo matter how great every other detail of your future dream kitchen is, you won't be truly happy with it unless you adhere to this list of important characteristics. It’s a little bit like selecting a future spouse…you’ll want that person to have good character, respect your need for space, be steadfast, neat as a pin…
Read MoreThis luxury Clive Christian kitchen is today’s case study on how to make the best use of the space you have when designing your kitchen. I use this project to illustrate five design tips that can help anyone when trying to work with a really long kitchen, while keeping it functional and visually appealing at the same time.
Read MoreWhat size is too large for a kitchen island? When is it best to have two islands instead of one large kitchen island? In this DESIGN SERIES post, I'm walking you through various design considerations for creating an island for a large kitchen.
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