Kitchen design has two main components, layout and choice of products. We are always looking for design trends that add function and beauty to homes. We talk with manufacturers and distributors, meet with other leading remodelers from around the country, follow industry changes, and talk with homeowners in our search for the best design ideas and trends that will endure over time.
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens, Lighting, National Kitchen and Bath Association, Room Colors, Countertops
A successful kitchen remodeling project takes time to plan. The entire planning process can take one to several months while the construction phase can take two to four weeks for a minor kitchen remodel and five to 12 weeks for a major kitchen remodel.
Topics: Kitchens, Cost vs. Value
A kitchen is the heart of a home. It is the place where we spend time preparing meals, talking, eating and gathering. If you’re remodeling, why not design your kitchen for a lifetime of use?
Topics: Aging-in-Place, Universal Design, Kitchens
You may have watched kitchen remodels on television that seem too good to be true. A show host comes up with a great design and “presto” surprises the homeowners with the finished project within a week. Or do-it-yourselfers take down walls with sledge hammers and build a beautiful kitchen over a weekend. The reality is that a kitchen remodeling project involves more than tearing out old appliances and cabinets and replacing them with new fixtures. There are many details to consider including building code, structural issues, mechanicals, aesthetics and a functional floor plan. It takes time and careful planning before construction can begin.
Topics: Kitchens, Hiring a Contractor, National Kitchen and Bath Association
