Kitchen and Home Design Ideas

Yes, we have the word “granite” in our name and yes, we often refer to our countertop support brackets as “granite brackets,” but our brackets are made to support many types of countertops. All types of natural stone, in addition to engineered stone, butcher block, concrete, recycled glass, and solid surface materials (Corian) are all great candidates for our Hidden Countertop Support Brackets. Despite our name, we really don’t play favorites; we think the variety of available materials is fabulous and make for beautiful countertops. Here’s a look at the top four favorites among consumers in 2017. 1. Granite While granite...

Truly the epicenter of the home, today’s kitchen reigns supreme as a bustling, multi-purpose space, and the all-important kitchen island is command central. Prep station, storage area, dining table, socializing hub, and homework central – a kitchen island can be all these things and more. There’s seemingly no end to what an island can do, and there’s no shortage of styles either. Here’s a look at a range of unique island styles to inspire your kitchen design dreams and make your home rum more efficiently. There's no lack of work surface or storage in this grand, Mediterranean style kitchen island. Plus, extra countertop...

Did you know the term “modern” as it relates to kitchen design is used/interpreted differently by design professionals and homeowners? According to RICKI, an industry research group dedicated to uncovering trends that enable better decisions and smarter product development by leading kitchen brands, when interior designers use the word “modern,” they are typically referring to a particular style, but when consumers use the word “modern” to describe their dream kitchens, they are usually talking about an up-to-date space, regardless of their preferred style. Whatever the design style, there are elements that homeowners prioritize for the modern, updated kitchens of their...

A countertop overhang provides a lip that extends beyond the front of your cabinets. The purpose of a standard overhang (usually about 1 1/2 inches) is to prevent liquid spills from dribbling down the face of your cabinets and to keep crumbs from finding their way into the drawers and cupboards below. When the overhang extends slightly past the cabinet and drawer fronts, spills will drip straight to the floor were they are easier to wipe clean. If you have even just a little extra space, you can increase your overhangs and add more functionality. Even just a few inches...