When was the last time you replaced your kitchen faucet? You're on top of replacing other kitchen staples when they start malfunctioning, from the toaster to the fridge, but your faucet? Faucets can get gummed up with mineral deposits over time and become less effective, and old piping can lead to breaks, clogs, and flooding more easily. If you're remodeling and it's the last thing you've thought ...
The only thing better than Old World style kitchen design is an Old World kitchen that comes with my Babka grandmother in it making pierogi. Or sauerkraut. Both are good.
Since you'll be the one in the kitchen doing the cooking, barring a time machine and warp pad, it's important to think about kitchen design and its functionality. One reason Old World kitchens have come back into style is that ...
More often than not, the style of your kitchen will dictate many of the choices you make throughout the room: what kind of cabinet fronts, what type of range, and even what kind of kitchen sink. But some choices are more obvious than others, and some are easier to overlook. It's easy to put a lot of thought, planning, and budgeting into major purchases - like the cabinets, appliances, counters, a...
Remodeling a kitchen can be a daunting undertaking, and one that involves countless decisions. As with any home improvement project, it helps to break it down into separate parts, and an overwhelmingly important piece any kitchen is the faucet. Regardless of your decor style, it's safe to call the sink the centerpiece of the room. Here are a few tips for narrowing down the list of possible contend...
The last time I talked about kitchen remodeling and luxury faucets, I kept a firm focus on the more modern end of the spectrum. Newer, slicker models to match contemporary kitchens. This time I thought I'd take a look at the more retro faucet options, just in case modern isn't exactly your style. Vintage or farmhouse kitchens tend to have a more cozy, homey feel than your average contemporary kitc...
There are just some things a standard kitchen faucet can't do - no matter how attractive or luxurious. Inflexible, steady streams are great for washing hands or filling sinks, but washing dishes, rinsing off food, or cleaning the sink itself is all a whole lot easier when you have a flexible spray nozzle to do it with. The good news is, incorporating a sprayer into your setup is relatively simple ...
I've mentioned a couple times before that kitchen faucets (along with many other aspects of kitchen design) are starting to resemble industrial, restaurant style kitchens. Stainless steel, versatility, and utility are all the rage. But if you don't like this sparse modern aesthetic, and you'd rather feel like a home cook than a high-octane chef, you might want to opt for something a little more tr...
These days, kitchens are getting bigger, better, more centralized, and more extensive. In fact, as dream kitchens become the entertaining heart of the home, they even become more... professional. I don't know if it's the rising popularity of cooking shows, a growing desire to eat better, a way to save on date night expenses, or what, but people are starting to cook at home more often, both with an...
A really great faucet is the centerpiece of every well designed kitchen: it's prominently placed, frequently used, and the perfect way to show off your own personal style. Best of all, kitchen faucets can easily be replaced without a major kitchen remodel. So, if you're looking to freshen up your space without making any substantial changes, upgrading your kitchen faucet is a great way to do it. T...
Kitchen faucets are the workhorse of the kitchen, and probably the fixture that sees the most use day in and day out. But a good kitchen faucet should be more than merely functional - it should be easy and intuitive to use, match your cooking and cleaning style, and elevate the appearance of your kitchen. The good news is, upgrading your faucet is a pretty DIY friendly project that won't break you...
