Kitchen Design Concepts Blog

Technology has made our lives easier and that also applies to the kitchen. Sure, the e-reader version of my grandmother's recipe book will never replace the dog-eared, hand-highlighted copy but being tech-savvy in the kitchen does have its benefits. For example, I spent a great deal of my life in dorms or student apartments where my kitchen motto was "If it doesn't go in the microwave, I don't know how to make it." When I finally settled into a house with a gloriously large and open kitchen, I needed to learn how to cook - fast. Luckily, I had ...Read Entire Entry

If you are like the rest of us, you have probably spent a lot of time in the kitchen over the past couple of months. From Thanksgiving through the welcoming of the new year, the kitchen seems to be at the heart of every gathering and activity. If you have an old or outdated kitchen, you may have even thought "Hmmm...wouldn't it be nice to have a pretty new kitchen." The truth is that in addition to improving your own enjoyment, a well-done kitchen remodel will most definitely increase the value of your home. Almost any realtor will tell you ...Read Entire Entry

Now that we've had a little bit of time to settle into our kitchen since our kitchen remodel, I have come to love so many things about it. But, I have to say, in addition to the great appliances, hardwood floors, beautiful backsplash and granite countertops, three things that really stand out for me are all convenience features. First, we love love love (did I say LOVE) our single basin sink. It is so fun to be able to place baking sheets and large pans in the sink instead of the countertop, and, if we are entertaining, it is truly ...Read Entire Entry

We've been told not to judge a book by its cover and the same is true with our homes. This project is a contemporary respite wrapped inside a traditional brick home. The use of the different style tile in the same color maintains continuity while adding texture to the space. Adding high end appliances, like the induction cooktop (my favorite), make this kitchen a joy to use!   With a pool just outside the kitchen it was important to the homeowners to bring the outside in as well as to be able to see the pool from the kitchen. The ...Read Entire Entry

We've been told not to judge a book by its cover and the same is true with our homes. This project is a contemporary respite wrapped inside a traditional brick home. The use of the different style tile in the same color maintains continuity while adding texture to the space. Adding high end appliances, like the induction cooktop (my favorite), make this kitchen a joy to use!   With a pool just outside the kitchen it was important to the homeowners to bring the outside in as well as to be able to see the pool from the kitchen. The ...Read Entire Entry