Regular maintenance of your new kitchen will increase the useful life of cabinets, appliances, faucets, backsplashes and hardware and also enhance your enjoyment of the space. We always ask clients how often they plan to cook, entertain and eat in their new kitchen. We also ask what other activities regularly take place in the kitchen. Other variables to consider include who will clean the kitchen and how much time and effort you want to keep your kitchen spotless. We consider all of this information to develop a roadmap for specifying the right flooring, countertops, backsplashes, walls, appliances, plumbing and fixtures for you.
A well-sized and properly positioned vanity can make or break a bath’s look, feel and functionality. The key factors to consider when selecting a vanity include:
There is no such thing as too much storage when it comes to a bathroom! A great place to get additional storage is with the use of a medicine cabinet. Storage needs, size of the bath, design and lifestyle preferences are the primary factors influencing a customer’s decision to place a medicine/mirrored cabinet in the bath. Homeowners tend to choose medicine cabinets over wall-hung mirrors just for that reason.
Almost all of our clients in spend months researching options for their new kitchen before making an appointment to visit our showroom. Most of the initial decisions made during the planning stages of a fabulous new kitchen involve the type, color, design and material for cabinetry, countertops, hardware, sinks, faucets and appliances. However, other more subtle decisions need to be made to obtain the kitchen of your dreams and avoid unpleasant surprises.
When you finally decide to create the kitchen of your dreams, your adrenalin surges. You are excited by the opportunity to select the perfect cabinets, all the right appliances and the finishes that enable you to make a personal design statement. You smile envisioning the wonderful and lasting memories that you will be able to create in your new space.
2023 Bathroom Trends Report findings are consistent with demands we are seeing among homeowners. The major trends found are as follows:
Designing a dream kitchen that incorporates the latest design trends requires a thoughtful approach and attention to detail. Understanding the latest trends can be inspirational. Interior design magazines, websites, social medial platforms such as Houzz, Pinterest and Instagram are resources that many homeowners use to learn about trends that help them to define their individual style and how they want their new dream kitchen to look, feel and function.
How much will it cost to renovate my kitchen ranks among the top questions homeowners ask when they come to a showroom. The answer usually is the same, “that depends, because the cost of a kitchen remodel depends on the size of the space, the scope of the project and the design and product decisions made during the planning process. Despite spending weeks and months researching, few homeowners have a realistic grasp of the cost of a remodel due to the multiple variables involved or where to start. That’s okay. Designing dream kitchens, specifying products, and managing renovation projects are not skill sets that are easily acquired or often used by homeowners. Those functions are professional services that homeowners expect and deserve from a professional showroom and talented designer.
Many homeowners tend to focus on an elegant sculptural free-standing tub or a power shower that allows them to soak or wash away the stresses of the day. There’s no doubt that tubs and shower systems are essential fixtures for any bathroom and can be the cornerstones of creating an in-home spa. However, many homeowners do not give the same status or importance to the bathroom vanity. Similar to the cabinets in a kitchen, the vanity sets to tone for the entire room and more often than not serves as a focal point in a bath.
