Category: Kitchens
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Traditional and Timeless: Solving a Kitchen Traffic Jam
FROM THE HOMEOWNER: “John and Lynn Hammerschmidt were a real pleasure to work with on our interior remodeling project, always polite and always keeping us informed. On top of that, the Hammerschmidt crew and subcontractors were professional and thorough.“ The Layout Dilemma When we began remodeling this Mountain View home, the kitchen had more than…
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Kitchen & Family Room Designed for the Way a Busy Family Lives
The homeowners of this six-bedroom home wanted a kitchen that worked better for their busy family, with more storage, improved functionality, and a brighter, more inviting feel. But they didn’t necessarily need a larger kitchen. Instead, we focused on making better use of the space they already had. We kept the existing footprint while reconfiguring…
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Choosing Appliances for a Kitchen Remodel
August2021 Nowadays, choosing appliances for your new kitchen is like buying a new car. There are so many designs, options, and ways to customize them, it’s easily one of the most exciting parts of kitchen remodeling for many homeowners. The trends in appliances have been moving so fast, it can be tough to keep track.…
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5 Common Kitchen Lighting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
If your house is like many homes, you could probably use some better lighting. Proper lighting makes it easier to work, reduces eye strain, and can improve your sense of wellbeing – this is especially true in a room like a kitchen where we spend so much time cooking, eating, and entertaining family and friends.…
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Pantries
Want to take your kitchen from great to spectacular? Consider adding a walk-in pantry. While adding a pantry may feel as if you are taking up valuable cabinet space, if it is carefully tailored to your household’s storage needs, it can add functionality and increase organization. Corner pantries are perfect for small kitchens with unused…
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Choosing the Right Quartz with Confidence
Article courtesy of Plamar USA, Inc. So you’re remodeling your kitchen or bathroom and have decided you want engineered quartz for your countertop. What now? With the many quartz products available today, how do you choose the best one for your countertop? As countertop experts, we have been asked this question many times and can…
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Transcend the Ordinary with Concrete
By Mark Lesnick Founder, Mark Concrete When I dream about remodeling my bathroom, I think about the new tub, maybe a steam shower, and certainly a gleaming new showpiece-of-a-vanity. I start the planning in my head – the textures, colors and styles. And then the demolition, the chaos, the mess! You may ask yourself, “How…
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New Design Directions for Kitchens
This year the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) joined forces for one fabulous Design and Construction Week in February. Co-locating in Las Vegas, the building industry trade shows attracted more than 75,000 attendees. Remodelers, kitchen & bath designers, and builders crowded together in the aisles, anxious to see…
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How to Reduce Waste in the Kitchen
The idea that we should do our best to preserve our limited natural resources has really take hold in the U.S. Homeowners are now motivated to achieve a sustainable lifestyle. Still they are often unaware of several of the approaches they can take. For example, consider one of the areas where the typical American family…
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Universal Design in the Kitchen
Universal Design (UD) is an architectural movement that seeks to create living environments that function well for everyone, regardless of age or ability. In Europe it is called “Design for All”. A growing trend in this country is to use the term “Better Living Design” so people do not confuse UD with accessible design. UD…