KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
“If you have a remodel on your mind for your kitchen, it’s just as helpful to know what to avoid as what to include. And the most important in this particular room? Kitchen layout mistakes, which can make or totally break your space.
‘Getting your kitchen layout ideas straight before you even look at cabinetry is the first step in good design practice,’ advises Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens, and a veteran kitchen remodeller.”
“It feels like every piece of kitchen advice lately has revolved around open shelving, whether it’s to create a more open atmosphere in a small scheme or to give a space a more lived-in, collected feel.
But open kitchen storage isn’t for everyone, and if you don’t stay on top of it, kitchen shelves become a destination for clutter and dust. The truth is, people are getting open shelf fatigue, both visually and with the upkeep.”
“Introducing color to any space is a balancing act between too much and too little, and over-the-top hues and tones that fall flat. But get it right and the benefits are so worth it. Color can instantly liven up a space — especially in the kitchen, a room where meals are lovingly made and recipes are discovered. Color can provide creative inspiration or just make the space so pretty you’ll want to cook more.
Ready to take on a color refresh but not sure where to start? We tapped two interior designers for their expert advice on how to easily infuse color into the heart of the home — whether you’re looking for something moody, vibrant, soothing, or showy.”
“There are quite a few factors that sway the aesthetic of your kitchen, but none hold as much power as the cabinets do. Choosing the right material and color is a big decision, as they take up so much visual and functional space. Because of this, we wanted to see if oak cabinets were back in style since they’ve been riding the line for a while. Here’s what three design experts had to say.”
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“Kitchens are usually the heart of our homes, providing a place to cook, eat, socialise and even work. So, it’s no wonder that kitchen islands have grown in popularity since the 1980s when open-plan living became fashionable, along with a demand for multi-functional space.”
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