Kitchen Design Concepts Blog

While Clients immediately see the need to redo their cabinets, flooring and countertops, an area that doesn't get the same attention is kitchen lighting. And, it is personally one of my favorite aspects of a kitchen remodel because great lighting can make all the difference in how your kitchen performs and how your kitchen looks. From hanging pendants to under-cabinet lighting, creating a lighting plan for your remodel project is important for maximum impact. Questions to consider when developing your lighting plan:What areas of my kitchen could use improved illumination?Am I more interested in function or aesthetics or both?Where do ...Read Entire Entry

Do you like to come across new recipes that are tried and true and become family favorites? Like to see the befores and afters of kitchen remodels? Interested in kitchen organization tips or ways to make every day in your kitchen more enjoyable? SIGN UP for the Kitchen Design Concepts e-newsletter and get great content related specifically to the most loved room in every home - the kitchen! Click here to SEE the latest newsletter, including a yummy new recipe for Pear-Walnut Salad and several handy ways to use your kitchen for things other than cooking. Below from left, a ...Read Entire Entry

A friend of mine recently told me about this clever herb garden he made to supply his kitchen with fresh herbs for cooking. He was nice enough to share the easy details and so I am happy to pass them along to you. Enjoy and happy cooking!Get a pallet (available from a home improvement store or just about any big box retailer who brings in merchandise on pallets) and spray paint it any color you choose. Next, staple weed cloth across the bottom and back of the pallet. Fill with dirt and herbs and leave horizontal for a few days ...Read Entire Entry

Increasingly, we are getting the question about utilizing our clients' existing cabinets versus installing new ones. While it is hard to pass up the new features offered by today's cabinetry (Blumotion soft closing drawers, lazy susans and utility lifts, to name a few), cabinet re-styling is an option and oftentimes can save money. In order to consider re-facing your cabinets, you must make sure your cabinets pass the test: your existing cabinets are not too oldthe frames are in good shapethe finish on the frame can be modified - you will want the new doors and drawer fronts to match ...Read Entire Entry

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is "What is the process of a kitchen remodel?" While all projects will be slightly different based on individual circumstances and scope of work, our process generally follows the same 10 steps:Initial ContactHome Visit - preliminary measurements, lifestyle assessment, Q&AInitial Design - Floor plan, concepts, elevations, cabinet preview, style preferencesConstruction Walk-Through - technical measurement, interior design "fit", scope assessment, structural and utilities reviewFinal Design - scope validation, cabinet specs, appliances, finalize plans, interior design concepts, proposalProject Commitment - execute contract, order cabinetsTemporary Kitchen Set-Up - we provide a special Kitchen Care ...Read Entire Entry