Wood Countertops: 9 Beautiful Examples
Personally, I love wood countertops. We try and find a way to add wood to almost every kitchen we design. From a designer’s perspective, a wood top adds an organic feel to a kitchen that is comforting, easy on the eyes and functional. Well, that is if your spouse lets you use it functionally….as a […]
How can you know the right answer if you do not ask the right question?
Interesting conversation tonight while talking to my attorney. Ok, well really it is my dad but he IS an attorney. And his fee structure is quite attractive to a small business owner like myself. Our conversation dovetails nicely from the post yesterday. I was lamenting to my attorney (dad) all of the insurance I was […]
3 Reasons You MUST Consult With an Interior Designer Before a new construction build
Business is good! New construction is picking up Ok, here is the good news: Since we came back from the New Year’s holiday, we have had 6 very good clients walk in the door. I am always excited about new potential clients even though we have remained pretty busy throughout this year. But this is […]
What is the Best Bold Color for Kitchen Cabinets?
Too often people nervously approach the edge of their comfort zone when it comes to adding color in the kitchen and then quickly head back to the safety of blah. There is no reason to treat this area any differently than the rest of your home. If you enjoy color or just saturated hues, then […]
Franke Orca Kitchen Sinks
All kitchen sinks are not created equal! One of my favorites is the Franke Orca stainless sink. This is 18/10 and 18 gauge stainless steel. It also will fit in a standard 36 inch sink base cabinet. I love the single bowl but have found this is most definitely one of those “personal preferences”. I […]
Two Kitchen Islands: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
It seems lately when most people are dreaming of their ideal kitchen, an island is high on the wish list. Islands can be an integral part of the design layout and improve overall functionality or they can be an impediment to the flow of the work space. But what about a kitchen with two islands? […]
