Category: Kitchen
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Design Coaching: Peter And Chrissy’s Builder-Grade Kitchen Plan (I’ve Got Thoughts!)
Oh boy, this is fun. I love inserting myself into other people’s problems (usually when asked) so this whole “help someone else design their house” thing is already making my dopamine spike. After sifting through countless submissions (sooo many good ones–thank you to all who applied!), battling weeks of email hacking snafus, and balancing our…
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Our First Design Coaching “Client” – With 3 Kids Under 3, A Builder-Grade Kitchen And A Lot Of Ideas
A couple of months ago we put out the call to find a reader (or apparently two, more on that later) to help coach through a remodel. It was extremely hard to choose the right family/project – I wanted to do all of them. Some were a full house “where do I start – it’s…
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Do I Need a Permit for Kitchen Renovation?
Kitchen renovations can range from simple cosmetic tweaks to full-blown overhauls. And when it comes to permits, it’s rarely a simple yes or no answer. The need for official approval hinges on a few crucial factors – think plumbing, electrical work, structural changes – and local regulations that can vary wildly. Consider this your explainer…
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Installing a kitchen island: 5 steps from planning to finishing
Installing a kitchen island is a milestone for many homeowners – the final flourish that creates a luxurious and livable kitchen. These desirable kitchen features have been used since at least as early as the 1800s, when European households would often position a worktable in front of a hearth or stove. Today, kitchen islands are…
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Light-Filled Kitchen Extension & Remodel for Queens Townhouse
For nearly twenty years, Laura and Tim’s 1929 Queens townhouse served as the backdrop for raising their family. But while rich in history, the home’s aging galley kitchen was cramped, crumbling, and suffering from water damage. What began as a necessary update soon evolved into a transformative vision: not just remodeling the kitchen, but extending…
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100-Year-Old Home Remodel: HGTV Inspired Bronxville Reno
Inspired by years of HGTV viewing, Sara and Mike embarked on a comprehensive renovation of their nearly 100-year-old English Tudor in Bronxville, New York. What began as a choppy, awkward layout evolved into a modern, family-centric haven, complete with an open-concept kitchen, custom mudroom, and thoughtfully updated bathrooms. Battling the quirks of an aged home,…
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Can you use wallpaper in a kitchen?
While wallpaper is a great way of adding a wow factor to your home decor, wallpaper in a kitchen was once considered forbidden fruit. The good news is, with the right products to hand, adding it to your list of kitchen ideas is now far more accessible then it ever was. But, what are the…
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14 kitchen wallpaper ideas to whet your appetite
Wallpaper was once a decorating finish reserved for use in ‘dry’ rooms, and rarely an item seen on the walls of spaces where we cook or clean. However, advances in technology have made kitchen wallpaper ideas very much a concept to be embraced and enjoyed. From bold floral prints to timeless stripes, small and subtle…
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Brilliant lighting ideas for small kitchens
A small kitchen can still make a big impact – if it’s lit the right way. Get your kitchen lighting wrong and it can leave compact spaces feeling dim and cramped, but a well-planned scheme has the power to transform your kitchen into a more inviting place to cook, dine, and gather. With limited space…
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Corian vs Granite: Which one should you choose?
If you’re on the lookout for a high quality kitchen worktop it can easily be a case of Corian vs granite. Both offer durability and longevity, but at the same time a sense of style, in different ways. Corian can offer a lot of choice when it comes to colour, but granite offers patterns that…