This year we will be seeing simple, neutral colors in home interiors. If you’ve flipped through the pages of some of the top home décor magazines, looked for color ideas on the web or checked out shows on HGTV, you’ll see that many designers are using beige, gray, white and blue on walls. Undertones are important in colors and we are also seeing “greige,” a color created by mixing gray and beige, in their palettes.
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Connie Hampton, CKD
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The Hottest Interior Colors for 2014: The “Cool” Neutrals
Posted by Connie Hampton, CKD on Tue, Jan 21, 2014
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Room Colors
Today’s kitchen sinks are designed for aesthetics. Never before has there been such a range of choices with products that give you the quality and performance you expect. When remodeling or updating a kitchen, we always recommend starting your search for a sink after you determine the look you want for your kitchen and after selecting countertop and backsplash materials. This will make it much easier as you consider options for sink materials, style, mounting and trims.
Topics: Kitchens
How to Select the Right Kitchen Appliances for Your Remodel
Posted by Connie Hampton, CKD on Tue, Jul 9, 2013
If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen it’s important to find the right fit when choosing appliances. The space of your kitchen will be the key factor. A typical kitchen is about 200-square-feet. In some kitchen remodels, physical barriers such as existing walls may dictate the size of appliances that can be accommodated. In other remodels where barriers aren’t an issue, you may have complete freedom in selecting appliances and adapt your kitchen design to the models you select.
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Bathrooms are generally smaller spaces that require careful planning to create functional storage. In addition to towels, storage is needed for cosmetics, toiletries, grooming supplies, hairdryers, curlers, medicines, tissues, cleaning supplies, dirty laundry and a waste basket. Organized storage is important to control clutter and optimize the space in these rooms.
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms, Storage, National Kitchen and Bath Association