Kitchen and Home Design Ideas

We believe the kitchen is the heart of the home. Therefore, in the midst of the house party season, you may be looking at your kitchen and wondering how it can work better when you’re the host. Entertaining comes with its own set of challenges and needs, and if you have guests over often, it may be worthwhile to adjust the form and function of your kitchen to account for a crowd rather than simply for your immediate family. We have given you seven ideas to consider when creating a perfect party kitchen. Open the floor plan Nothing stifles the atmosphere of...

  Photo: HGTV If you are thinking of remodeling your basement, there are plenty of ideas out there. You could turn it into an extra bedroom, a home theater or a playroom for your little ones. If you are looking for something fun and functional–how about adding a wet bar? A wet bar is basically galley kitchen meets bar. It usually includes the common kitchen elements: cabinetry, countertop, sink & faucet with the occasional appliance; all with the intention of serving family & friends. It is meant to be a fun, relaxing place where adults can lay back over a...

Everyone is using the word “Bespoke” nowadays. If you Google the term, you’ll find Bespoke kitchen, Bespoke cuisine, Bespoke hats, Bespoke software, Bespoke investment groups… But what does the term really mean? Bespoke originally came from master tailors in England in the 17th & 18th century who created made-to-order goods for royalty and the elite upper class that were fitted specifically for the human form. The definition of upper class society was evident based on the quality of tailoring your wardrobe featured, and if your stitching was purposefully made for you.So, too, a Bespoke kitchen has a similar definition. Designed...

The future of small business may very well be female. From around the world, we are hearing more and more stories of the contributions women are making to building businesses, powerhouse industries and vibrant communities. Entrepreneurship fuels economic growth, with new and young businesses accounting for nearly all net new job creation. Increasing the number of entrepreneurs, and creating conditions for them to succeed, has the potential to improve economic opportunities for all Americans. Photo: Peony & Poppy For women in construction and remodeling, there has never been a better time to make their presence known than now. Recent studies...