When it comes to kitchen ranges, the question I hear far and away the most often is: is it possible to get a range with a gas cook top and an electric oven. The answer is a resounding yes – you absolutely can, and more are available every day. But whether or not they’re out […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Creative Ways To Add Color To Your Kitchen And Dining Area
31
May
May
As kitchens move to the forefront of home design, homeowners are starting to have a little fun with the space – specifically spicing up the color palette. While French country and farmhouse style white kitchens are still quite popular, it’s becoming more common for these simple designs to be enhanced with bright, colorful decor. Some […]
Appliances, Kitchen, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Kitchens: Everything You Need To Entertain Like A Pro This Summer
26
Apr
Apr
It’s starting to get warm out, even in parts of the country where spring comes fashionably late. It’s not quite springy enough for grilling here in the frozen north, but the orange construction cones are in bloom and I’ve got outdoor design on my mind. If you’re planning a big back yard project, now is […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Kitchen
Kitchen Range Buyer’s Checklist: Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy
25
Feb
Feb
Buying a new kitchen range – whether you’re replacing one that’s old or broken, or upgrading as part of a larger remodel – is one of the more important decisions you’ll have to make in terms of your kitchen design. They’re big, relatively expensive, and at least theoretically will last you quite a while. That […]
11
Feb
Feb
In your average kitchen, one refrigerator with a built in freezer, combined with a well-stocked pantry, is all you need to keep plenty of food on hand. Heck, sometimes a tiny fridge will do. But there are plenty of situations when a standard set up just wont cut it. This might sound a little strange […]
03
Feb
Feb
The kitchen range is really the heart of your kitchen. Even if you have a lot of other cooking appliances that you use often, like a microwave or crock pot or so on, there’s a good chance that most of your cooking centers around the range. With luxury, professional-style kitchens on the rise, getting a […]
29
Jan
Jan
The kitchen has really become the center of the modern home – far more so than formal dining rooms or even dens or family rooms of the past. Today, the modern kitchen isn’t just for utility, it’s for entertaining. Along with the trend toward cooking big meals and entertaining in, American kitchens have gradually been […]
25
Jan
Jan
If you do a lot of cooking, I’m willing to bet you have more than a few different kitchen appliances – and I don’t just mean your mixer, blender, and juicer. From crock pots to deep friers to rice cookers, there’s a whole industry of specialty appliances designed to do one thing well. But recently […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
Gas Or Electric: Choosing The Right Fuel For Your Stove
20
Jan
Jan
There are a whole host of decisions that need to be made when it comes to buying a new stove – how big, how many burners, how many ovens, what color finish, and even how to install it. But the single most important choice, and the very first consideration you need to make, is what […]
15
Jan
Jan
One of the most important trends in all of home design – and especially kitchen design – for 2013 is going green. That means thinking about how much water and energy your appliances use, what materials your cabinets, flooring, and counter are made of, and even what kind of lightbulbs you’re using. But I’d like […]