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 MoreDo you hold on to images of kitchens designed 15 years ago and sigh wistfully at the beautiful cream kitchen cabinets? Well, I have good news for lovers of cream kitchens everywhere…I’m forecasting a return of the warmer, creamier colors of our past! With the continued “warming” up of the gray trend, the conditions are perfect for cream to finally make a comeback.
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 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 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 MoreWhile the "kitchen window" was rarely something to gawk at a decade ago, nowadays, there are tons of show-stopping images with dramatic large kitchen window design ideas to inspire us. So in today’s post, I’m going to specifically address the design considerations of selecting a window to elevate the overall style of your kitchen.
Read MoreIf you find yourself staring at a bunch of 2x6's that loosely resemble the shape of your future home and you still haven't hired a kitchen designer, then you're behind the eight ball, my friend. However, you have plenty of company, because that's a big mistake that we see homeowners make a lot in our business.
Read MoreSome may argue that the coffee maker is the most important appliance in their kitchen. For the average household, it is the most consistently used appliance so it should be given due consideration when building or remodeling your next kitchen. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of my curated ideas for designing a coffee station for the luxury home.
Read MoreWhen I work on a kitchen, I usually begin by trying to think of a few amazing and unique range hood design ideas that will really give the kitchen its own distinct character. I have put together this list of ten stunning range hood ideas that you can literally build a whole kitchen around. From rustic to chateau and farmhouse to minimalist, these ideas will inspire just about anyone to re-imagine their kitchen.
Read MoreThe black kitchen cabinets trend is still going strong. I'm hoping that it's going to have some staying power because it's such a lovely foil to the most classic color of all time...white. It adds depth to any room it’s in and looks fantastic with lots of different wood tones. However, the "wall to wall" black kitchen cabinet look that is so popular now, will not last. You need a plan of action to implement this trend that meshes well with your wallet and your sensibilities(…)
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