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"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.

"While many kitchen and bath design firms held on for dear life trying to weather the pandemic storm, others used the time to rethink, rework and even remodel. Some companies were in the midst of planning and construction when the world came to a halt, while others chose to take the time their doors were closed to implement a needed facelift. " Click here to continue reading.

"If you're planning a kitchen update right now, color is the quickest way to make the space feel current, especially with the two biggest visual surfaces: countertops and cabinetry. Now designers are leaning into grounded, nature-inspired palettes balanced by a few strategic hits of saturation. Think warm woods, earthy stones, and accents that feel collected rather than showroom-new." Click here here to continue reading.

"Your bathroom might not be the largest room in your house, but there is no shortage of things to consider when planning a remodel. With a small space, such as a hall bath, the colors and patterns make a huge difference in how large the room feels, but it also serves as a great space to try something new from fun wallpaper to unique tiles." Click here to continue reading.  

Your kitchen is only as good as the systems you implement to keep the cooking chaos to a minimum. And there hasn't been a need to reinvent the wheel in this regard—the layout known as the "kitchen work triangle" has long been used in kitchen design as the default that prioritizes functionality above all. Click here to continue reading.