Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Kitchen islands and peninsulas are great for maximizing function and style in the home. These elements provide additional storage and working space, optional seating, and can also provide an ideal location for a variety of appliances. The possibilities for design, function, shape, and position are nearly endless, making it easy to find an island or peninsula that perfectly suits your needs. Here, we take a deeper look at the major considerations you'll want to keep in mind when looking to include an island or peninsula in your home.

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For some homeowners, a kitchen full of nothing but closed cabinets feels a bit off. Enter open shelving. While not new in kitchen design, the use of open shelving (sometimes also called open storage) has gotten more trending exposure for its prevalence in many pin-worthy kitchens, and for newer concepts on where and how to install it. In the past several years, we’ve tackled our own share of open storage solutions, so here are some of our best tips for including open shelving in your kitchen.

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The starting point for this Anderson Township kitchen remodel came in the form of the custom French Lacanche range. The black and brass appliance, a primary focal point in the space, was paired with crisp white custom cabinetry and pops of walnut and blue. The result is a kitchen that perfectly balances modern style with traditional details to create a timeless design.

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Sometimes the best way to appreciate the impact of a remodel is to compare the before and after photos. We enjoy taking a look back at the kitchen transformations we've made throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Here are five of our favorite before & after kitchens that we hope you'll enjoy as well.

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