Kitchen and Home Design Ideas

The recent Houzz Kitchen Trends Study cites “decluttering the counters” as the number one kitchen obsession among renovating homeowners, with the majority prioritizing storage over all other functions of their kitchens. What are some of the ways homeowners are meeting these priorities for decluttering and organizing their upgraded kitchens (as well as other parts of the home)? We recently attended a very informative  KBTribechat (a weekly kitchen and bath industry Twitter chat) on The Organized Home to learn what industry professionals and insiders had to say about this popular topic.  What's the hardest area of the home to keep organized and what room seems to dictate...

According to the recent Houzz 2018 Kitchen Trends Study, new countertops are the most common splurge for kitchen renovations, followed by appliances and cabinets. The same study (based on a survey of 1,734 U.S. homeowners about their recent or planned kitchen renovation projects) cited "decluttering the counters" as the number one kitchen obsession for renovating homeowners. The message is clear: when it comes to kitchen remodels, countertops are king. What else do you need to know about kitchen countertops in 2018? Engineered Quartz Eclipses Granite While granite remains popular at number two, engineered quartz has surpassed granite in popularity to claim...

While smaller homes are often oozing with charm, the kitchens are often lacking, and it can be a challenge to work with these small spaces. But there are still ways to make the most of your small kitchen. It’s all about working with what you have and making it count. Maximize your kitchen storage and efficiency with these small-kitchen design ideas and space-saving design tips and tricks. Color Color is great for creating illusion. A good rule-of-thumb for use of color in petite kitchens is to keep the design light from the countertop up. Light colors on the upper cabinetry and walls give the feeling of a...

We recently attended the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando for three days of connecting with customers and colleagues while learning and experiencing the latest and greatest industry designs, products, and technology. With over 600 vendors, it’s no wonder KBIS has been the voice of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the kitchen and bath industry at large for 50 years! While we enjoyed all the great things the show had to offer, we were truly wowed this year by the wealth of smart kitchen and bath technology. KBIS 2018 proved that smart homes are here to stay, and the...