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"If you’re starting a remodel, you might be asking: should a kitchen floor be lighter or darker than cabinets? After all, both kitchen flooring and cabinets will account for a large slice of the room’s budget, and you’ll want to be content that the two choices work well together as well as looking great in individual terms." Click here to continue reading at Home and Garden.

"From soft sage to deep emerald, these designer kitchens prove that green works with every style, making it one of the top trending cabinet colors among renovators." Click here to continue reading on HGTV.

"Remodeling a kitchen is one of the top projects in the home, and often the most expensive. This is because a generous kitchen is now the epicenter of modern home life and a hub for cooking, entertaining, working, and more. However, when it comes to kitchen design ideas, storage should be the top priority. " Click here to continue reading on Homes and Gardens. 

"A kitchen is the heart of the home, so making it feel warm, welcoming, and functional for dining and hosting is key. And when it comes to setting the mood of the space, kitchen cabinetry selection is just as important as picking the right paint colors." Click here to continue reading at Yahoo.

"A kitchen renovation is a surefire way to add value to your home and give your space a major, modern facelift, which is why a kitchen update is among the most popular home renovation projects. In fact, according to The National Association of Home Builders, 81% of professional remodelers said kitchen renovations were their most popular type of renovation when asked, most recently in 2016. Abby Shachat, the founder of AJS design, says via Forbes that in addition to adding value to a home, kitchen renovations are particularly popular because the kitchen is the room that most people tend to use...

"The paint colors you pick for a kitchen cabinet makeover will set the entire tone of the room—and some shades are much better at creating a warm and welcoming ambiance for the heart of your home than others. One of the most common kitchen decorating mistakes our interior design experts see in their clients' homes is an outdated kitchen cabinet color—which is why they're here to spill on the seven shades you should avoid for a modern space." Click here to continue reading the "Real Simple" article. 

"Between expensive appliances, custom cabinets, and costly countertops, we spend a lot of money on our kitchens. In fact, according to 2024 data pulled by Angi, U.S. homeowners spend an average of almost $27,000 on a kitchen remodel. To make sure that all of this money isn't creating a kitchen we'll want to update again in five years, the trick is to incorporate timeless kitchen design elements that won't go out of style. By choosing features that stand the test of time, you'll save yourself money (and the work of remodeling) down the line. So what are the kitchen trends...

"Having a cabin or simply indulging in lake life is a lifelong dream of many. Rustic decor is down-to-Earth, cozy, and the opposite of the modern designs we've come to know and love. This timeless aesthetic just so happens to be popular right now, and lucky for us, we love the look! According to Homes & Gardens, there are a few key trends you may want to consider when going full-on country in the kitchen. The design experts suggest focusing on quality handmade cupboards, getting an oversized rustic-style dining table for family gatherings, getting creative with your pantry, and bringing...

"With a kitchen renovation (actually, let’s make that any renovation!,) it’s so easy to get caught up in inspirational imagery these days — with the likes of scrolling Pinterest, Instagram, and all of these gorgeous home magazines like livingetc, why wouldn’t you want to take little pieces of each and use them as a goal for your own home?" Click here to continue reading at Living Etc.

" The galley kitchen layout has historically gotten a bad rap as the most undesirable layout. But size needn’t upset the flavor of one’s culinary creations nor the look of one’s dream home. In fact, a recent surge in its popularity is proving that what these idiosyncratic layouts lack in square footage, they make up for with clever spatial tricks. Function aside, these pocket-size powerhouses also offer limitless potential for style that packs a punch, as designer David Cafiero’s ship-inspired Provincetown cottage kitchen, Eve Robinson’s moody-slash-sleek Hamptons culinary space, and Joe Lucas’s high-gloss blue wonderland prove." Click here to continue reading at...

"When you're lucky enough to be doing a kitchen redo or update, you're probably focused on the aesthetics—choosing the right paint colors, a gorgeous backsplash, or the perfect cabinet pulls. But you should also be focused on function—because making the wrong choices on how your kitchen is set up or what materials you use can mean it's a real pain to cook and clean every single day. "Design for functionality first,'" says Liz Goldberg, founder of CAROLYNLEONA. "Beauty always follows when a kitchen truly works for the people using it every day." Click here to continue reading at Real Simple.

"If you're looking to cook up a storm, avoid these kitchen design mistakes. After all, your kitchen isn't just a place to make or heat food. As we spend more time in our homes, it's a place to create gastronomical theater, shake up your hosting with a few handcrafted cocktails, and let guests pour from the living room to the dinner prep space. While most spaces are designed with the family and purpose in mind, even your most well-thought-out kitchen ideas may be working against you. Not only that, they could even pose a health and safety risk to your loved ones...

"Wood kitchens are taking the spotlight in, blending organic textures with modern silhouettes for a look that feels both timeless and totally on trend. From light oak and rich walnut to bold, mixed-wood designs, this year’s styles add depth, warmth, and an inviting sense of character to any cooking space." Click here to continue reading "TheCooList" article.

"These days, homeowners gravitate toward minimalistic kitchens that feel light, clean, and open. This is why dark espresso cabinets, once a go-to choice for adding a luxurious touch to a kitchen space, are now losing their appeal and going out of style in 2026. Deep brown-to-black cabinetry can work against a clean, modern aesthetic, potentially overwhelming a room and making it appear smaller, darker, or even cave-like. In addition, they're not the best way to make the most of a small kitchen for those reasons." Click here to continue reading on House Digest.  

"Is your home cursed with a cramped cooking space? Stricken by a small scullery? You’re not alone. In fact, kitchens remain America’s top renovation priorities, according to 2024 research from Houzz. If you rent or don’t have it in your budget to embark on a kitchen makeover this year (the average project cost $24,000 in 2023—a 20 percent jump from the prior year, according to Houzz’s data), you’ll invariably deal with the usual frustrations that come with a small kitchen—limited counter space, a postage stamp-sized oven, and scant storage." Click here to continue reading Elle Decor.

Do you have utility room envy? Is it time for an update to create the laundry room of your dreams? Read more from the Irish Examiner.  

"It’s been the unquestionable “it” color for nearly a decade. Until suddenly, it wasn’t. Not second place, either, but third. White kitchens have dominated Pinterest feeds and HGTV shows for roughly 10 years—as well as MasterBrand Cabinets’s annual survey of 1,100-plus designers and home experts. The light, bright and airy vibe seemed to be holding strong, even as tastes shifted toward moodier colors in bedrooms and living rooms, and sanded beiges started to replace “millennial gray” as the go-to neutral for every surface in between. But, if you look closely at the design landscape, the shift has been a few years coming; it’s only...

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"At age 69, I was a “silver sneaker” poster child – fit and healthy, living on my own, fiercely independent and proud of it. Ironically, my main fitness exercise, avid fast walking along the Twin Cities’ marvelous trails, system of lakes, and Mississippi River paths, contributed to significant wear and tear on my hips. In 2019, after a year of pain, my Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon proclaimed that I needed new hips and was an ideal candidate for “bilateral hip replacement” surgery – both hips at once." Click here to continue reading.