Adding a second sink is starting to show up on a lot of kitchen to-do lists. It's one of those features that you probably wouldn't even think to want if you hadn't heard of it before, but makes so much sense when you do. Having a second sink, whether a small prep sink or a second full sized one, can solve a whole host of common kitchen annoyances. But before you give in to the instant-want for thi...
Usually when you talk about upgrading your kitchen, you're talking about big ticket items: a new refrigerator, range, cabinets, or floors. But sometimes it's the little changes that add up to a big difference in the way you use your kitchen. Especially in a smaller kitchen, simple functionality-adding features are the best upgrades you can make. Better still, many of the most useful kitchen gadget...
Stainless steel kitchen sinks have long been considered a bargain option - a less expensive, highly durable, and relatively utilitarian choice, but not, ultimately, a very desirable one. But in recent years a stainless steel finish has started to become more popular in the kitchen - especially in appliances - as well as in modern design as a whole. The result has been a shift in the style of stain...
I came up with quite a shopping list while dreaming about remodeling a French Country kitchen! For the first installment, I found the most traditional, elegant, yet functional sinks and faucets to outfit your new kitchen. My next post will guide you to some of the best backsplashes, countertops, floor tile, and hardwood flooring. Which doesn't even cover lighting and appliances yet! Follow along, ...
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 ...
Kitchen sinks are the real workhorses of every kitchen, and are often chosen for functionality rather than style. After all, you want the fixture you use day in and day out to be convenient to use, easy to clean, and durable. But beauty and utility don't have to be mutually exclusive, and in fact sinks that combine the two are one of the hottest kitchen trends right now. Kitchen sinks do all the h...