A trend that we gladly support is going green! You can do this in a variety of ways, but a nice way to go green when remodeling is to donate your old and unwanted appliances and kitchen materials. Our clients are oftentimes replacing materials and appliances that are still usable with fixtures and furnishings that are more up-to-date and in line with their overall design and remodel plan. So, in 2008, we contacted Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. With their help, we started a program whereby our clients' used materials could be donated. The items are in turn sold through their retail outlet ...Read Entire Entry

One of the most exciting parts of our work is seeing the transformation that occurs through the kitchen design and remodeling process. Here are pictures of three kitchens with the "before" picture adjacent to an "after" picture of the same angle. In some cases, the footprint did not vary greatly but the results are still dramatic. Let us know what you think about the finished results!   Kitchen 1 - BEFORE     Kitchen 1 - AFTER "A Modern Makeover"      Kitchen 2 - BEFORE     Kitchen 2 - AFTER Kitchen 2 - BEFORE Bird's Eye View   ...Read Entire Entry

As I continue the series about design trends we've noticed over the past couple of years, I note that the second trend relates closely to Trend #1 - opening up spaces. Trend #2 is that people are going casual. Just as we used to see many more formal dining rooms, Clients are wanting to re-purpose that space for more open and casual interaction. I remember my friend's mother who was not keen on us playing in their living room. The plastic-covered couch was off limits and the carpet was to remain pristine. A more casual and live-able style now reigns supreme. ...Read Entire Entry

In a series of blogs, I am going to share with you several trends that we have seen developing over the past couple of years. Some are related to bigger picture general trends like the economy, but others are direct results of the way we are choosing to live and entertain as more social and interactive beings. So, let's get started. The biggest impact trend we've noticed is the desire for our clients to open up their spaces. They are doing away with walls that once separated their formal living rooms and knocking down barriers to connect outdoor spaces with their ...Read Entire Entry

In this ongoing series for those thinking about re-designing and remodeling their kitchens, I will address what to expect in our first meeting with you. At Kitchen Design Concepts, this meeting is our first chance to hear your likes and dislikes as you set the stage for your ideal kitchen space. We come to understand your objectives and listen between the lines to produce a proposal that reflects you. Our goal is to hear things you say and don't say so that when we sit down to discuss our plan, you are not only hearing back what you told us ...Read Entire Entry