Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

When you're remodeling your kitchen, considering elements and design choices that are more likely to stand the test of time is a great way to ensure your investment pays off. Though it's impossible to accurately predict what may be in vogue or appropriate for kitchens of the future, we can look for inspiration among styles and design elements from the past that appear to have the most staying power- classic or timeless ideas that work decade after decade. When it comes to designing a new kitchen with these items, you can elect to utilize some or many, but be sure to weigh any of these ideas against your needs and wishlist first and foremost.

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Black and brown can be a powerful combination when used in the right balance. These two neutrals lend themselves well to contemporary or transitional spaces and can add a masculine touch. Black is a bold color to use in any space, so it is the role of brown to soften the contrast. In these four bathrooms, you'll see some consistency in the use of brown in the cabinetry, but in each case, the shade of brown tailors the overall style into a specific look. 

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Kitchens come in all shapes, sizes, and of course styles. White kitchens, in particular, have become a popular trend in the past decade. If you've considered white for your kitchen but brushed it off as too bland or boring, we'd like to present you with evidence of the contrary. Here are four kitchens that use careful design and clever details to show that white can be anything but a dull option.

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As we near the Fall and Winter seasons, you may be looking at your kitchen and wondering how it can work better when you're hosting parties with family and friends. Entertaining comes with its own set of challenges and needs, and if you have guests over often, it may be worthwhile to adjust the form and function of your kitchen to account for a crowd rather than simply for your immediate family. The seven ideas below are some great things to consider to help make your kitchen party-ready.

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