Talking about kitchen renovations usually means planning out some big, fundamental changes – like your kitchen layout or kitchen cabinets. But between big projects, keeping up with smaller kitchen trends is a great way to freshen up your space. After all, you don’t need to gut your kitchen to give it a face lift. Sticking […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Renovation Projects to Keep Your Countertop Microwave Off Your Counters
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Jul
Jul
A countertop microwave could be the greatest type of cooking appliance available due to its light weight, easy installation, and ability to move with you, if it wasn’t for one big problem: the counter space. If your kitchen is anything like mine, you may find your countertops feeling a little crowded when preparing a meal. […]
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Nov
Nov
In some parts of the world, having a full-sized oven in your kitchen is almost unheard of. But in America – land of casseroles and bake sales – it’s not unreasonable to consider that the standard full-sized oven built into your range might not actually be enough. Dual-oven ranges are great for multi-course and make-ahead meals, letting […]
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Sep
Sep
The best tasting beer is beer that’s served on tap. That means that enjoying your favorite beer the way it’s meant to be consumed often means having to go out and find a place where it’s served on tap by someone who knows how to pour a drink. But home taps – real, bar quality […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Building A Custom Kitchen Island To Enhance Your Kitchen
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Jul
Jul
In recent years, kitchen islands have become something of a trendy statement piece, emblematic of the trend towards larger, more open kitchens. But a good island isn’t just a fancy centerpiece, it’s an opportunity to make up for any of your kitchen’s shortcomings. Kitchen islands can act as pure surface space, sure, but they can […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Outdoor Living
Stylish Outdoor Beverage Coolers And Servers For Your Next BBQ
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Jun
Jun
There are two important features that go into serving drinks outdoors: presentation and chill factor, and it can be a little difficult to find a way to get both at the same time. Conventional beverage coolers will keep your drinks cold, sure, but they aren’t exactly stylish, and plunging your hand into cold water and […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends, Lighting
Seven Simple Ways To Update Your Kitchen On A Budget
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Oct
Oct
Right now, having an up-to-date kitchen is one of the most desirable features in a home. But getting an open floor plan and all the modern conveniences doesn’t come cheap – to say nothing of some of the high end, luxury items you’ve probably seen on TV. But just because you’re on a strict budget […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends, Range Hoods
Elements Of A Professional Style Kitchen
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Sep
Sep
I realized I’ve talked quite a bit lately about the growing popularity of professional style kitchens, but I haven’t talked all that much about what that actually means. And unlike many other popular kitchen trends, like white cabinets or granite counter tops, a “professional style kitchen” isn’t entirely self-evident. So today I want to take […]
Appliances, Kitchen, Latest Trends
Wall Mounted Ovens – A Trendy Alternative To The Classic Kitchen Range
03
Sep
Sep
Kitchen ranges have long been the go-to cooking appliance in most kitchens. But with the growing popularity of large, luxury, professional style kitchens, that’s starting to change. Now, purchasing separate ovens and cooktops is not only a viable option, but also an increasingly common one. Large, double wall mounted ovens offer a higher cooking capacity […]
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Jul
Jul
Like death and taxes, laundry is one of those little inevitabilities of life – it piles up faster than you’d expect, takes longer to do than you think, and it often seems like there’s another load that needs to be run before you’ve finished putting away the last one. In short, keeping a family clean […]