If you have leafed through a magazine lately, you have probably taken a moment to check out the trendy, minimalist kitchens that grace those glossy pages. Whether wood, granite, or cement, minimalist kitchens are defined by sleek horizontal and vertical lines, functional and unobtrusive appliances, frameless cabinetry and the occasional pop of trendy colour.
Kitchens are no different than other trends when it comes to their generational style and function changing over time. There are also influences from different counties and cultures that contribute to the evolution of these trends in North America. American’s have typically been drawn to traditional craftsman style cabinetry with the emphasis on wood and
When planning your kitchen renovation, the question about what to do with the corners is usually a contentious one. Shelves? Lazy Susan? Lemans? or just kill it? Here's a look at the pros and cons of each: 1. Shelves can be a cost effective and simple solution to corner storage and can be integrated into
So you have decided to get that beautiful classic painted white kitchen of your dreams? Now for the next challenge/question...should I buy wood or MDF? Many people cringe when they hear the wood MDF. The initial thoughts are that "it is not real wood so it must be cheap", "its going to fall apart in
So you are renovating your kitchen and you are determined to have an island. Now comes the hard part. How big should it be? Should it have seating? How much overhang is enough? Do I want counter height or bar height? Will I be using the island for food prep or instead of a kitchen
For families with young kids that have to bundle up and unbundle from the winter weather, storage and access to everything they need can be tricky...and messy. If your mud/laundry room isn't working for you, there are a number of relatively inexpensive options that can help turn that space into a neat, clean, functional and
Nothing quite transforms the look of a home like a kitchen renovation. Over the years, we have seen many trends come and go and we are very excited about some of the new design ideas that are on the horizon. The following are some of our top kitchen predictions for 2016. Semi-Custom Cabinets These are
Even if you aren't the most enthusiastic cook, you can't beat a good kitchen gadget. And if you are an extremely enthusiastic cook, even better! Kitchen gadgets are there to make our lives easier in the preparation or consummation of food, or to make one of our creations look better and more professional. Whether it
When you think about your home as your castle, you want to outfit it with high quality products and renovation designs that will make your space functional, efficient and beautiful. Many reputable renovation companies will work with homeowners from concept to completion to ensure that the project is easy, fulfills the desired outcome and falls
Gone are the days of heating the tea kettle over an open fire. Before the prevalence of central heating and gas stoves, one of the first things we did upon waking was to light the fire in the kitchen. Life revolved around the heat and light that the fireplace provided and the kitchen was the
