Category: Kitchen
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Durability & Style for Busy Homes
Good news: You can have pretty much whatever you want in your kitchen, as long as you follow a few smart guidelines. Featuring the engineered wood flooring in Rima’s kitchen Post your project on Sweeten for free and make your dream renovation a reality. Sweeten simplifies home renovation by connecting homeowners with top-rated general contractors,…
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Smart Cabinet Ideas to Maximize Kitchen Storage in 2025
Cabinets typically represent a hefty chunk of your kitchen budget—hovering around 30%—so choosing wisely is key. The design you select not only sets the overall style of the room but also helps maintain its organization and order. So, how to get all the puzzle pieces—including pull-out shelves and kitchen islands—to fit, scoring you the most…
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Popular Kitchen Countertops 2025: Stone, Quartz & More
From granite to quartz, different types of kitchen countertops can deliver on both looks and performance, serving as both a practical workspace and a key design element. After kitchen cabinets, kitchen countertops undoubtedly have the most significant style impact in the kitchen. With a diverse array of materials to choose from—including natural stone, advanced engineered…
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What Does a 10×10 Kitchen Remodel Really Cost?
The kitchen – often the heart of the home – plays a vital role in our daily lives. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or simply looking to upgrade your space, remodeling your kitchen can significantly enhance its functionality and aesthetics. If you’re considering a makeover for a standard 10×10 kitchen, one of the first questions…
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The Mid-Year Kitchen Trend Report: Butter Yellow, Red Marble + 8 More Ideas For Your Next Reno (Or Dream Pin Board)
Our biggest post of the year around here is undoubtedly our kitchen trends exploration in January. You and the internet at large just love to see what’s new in these utilitarian-cum-showpiece spaces in our homes. So we decided to do a mid-year check-in to see what else might have materialized in our research since then,…
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The Mid-Year Kitchen Trend Report: Butter Yellow, Red Marble + 8 More Ideas For Your Next Reno (Or Dream Pin Board)
Our biggest post of the year around here is undoubtedly our kitchen trends exploration in January. You and the internet at large just love to see what’s new in these utilitarian-cum-showpiece spaces in our homes. So we decided to do a mid-year check-in to see what else might have materialized in our research since then,…
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Avoid these 4 utility room mistakes say the experts
Adding, renovating or reconfiguring your ground floor layout to include a utility room can be a valuable asset to your home, but what are the utility room mistakes to avoid if it will be part of your home build or renovation plans? After all, it’s often the case that your utility room design needs to…
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Design Coaching Chrissy & Pete: A Mini Demo Update And OFFICIAL Kitchen Layout
Gretch here, signing on to give you a project update! A few weeks ago we kicked off a new design coaching series and introduced you to our starting line-up (Chrissy & Pete). If this doesn’t ring a bell, hop on over to the intro post where we break it all down. But for a quick…
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Utility room or bigger kitchen: Which one is right for you?
When planning a new kitchen – or rethinking your entire ground floor layout – it can be easy to get swept up in the dream: a showstopping kitchen island, open-plan dining, maybe even a walk-in pantry. But there’s one behind-the-scenes detail that often sparks debate – the utility room. Do you carve out a separate…
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Tappwater EcoPro Compact Tap Filter review
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. Although I don’t claim to drink the recommended amount of water each day, I do appreciate the difference…