Kitchen and Home Design Ideas

The kitchen of 2018 has a much different role than it did decades ago when it was just a space for preparing meals and sitting down to eat. Today, the kitchen is the epicenter of the home, a hub of activity that's as much about congregating and entertaining as it is about fixing dinner. Needless to say, kitchen design has evolved tremendously to accommodate the changing needs and wants of modern families. Here's a look at what's trending in kitchen design in the coming year. Countertops are Going to the Dark Side Light colored kitchen countertops (especially white marble) have been a top...

All kinds of floating things (besides shelves!) are supported by our Free Hanging Shelf Bracket: floating bathroom vanities, floating furniture, floating cabinets, and yes, even floating mantels and hearths. This bracket is the perfect concealed support bracket to safely and beautifully support all these items. The Free Hanging Shelf Bracket is made to mount directly to the 24” x 4” wood studs inside your wall before the sheetrock goes up. While we offer both left and right angle brackets (determined by which side of the wall stud you are placing the bracket on), we now have universal angle brackets which...

Photo by Lanthia Hogg Designs Wall-mounted vanities in the bathroom began as a minimalist design statement several years ago. Today, these “floating vanities” have transitioned from a contemporary to a transitional design element and are considered a versatile option that works well with many styles. As interest in moving that ‘box’ off the floor has increased, there are more materials, finishes, and looks available for floating bathroom vanities. Wall mounted vanities have many advantages and can do wonders for a bathroom’s design and functionality. Here’s a look at some of the benefits. 1. Expand the space Hanging vanities on the wall creates...

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, almost everyone has something they might have done a little differently once the project is over. Consumer Reports asked homeowners who had tackled a kitchen renovation what they wish they had known before they got started. These renovators served up some great remodeling advice: Pay more attention to the finishing details Don’t start the remodeling until everything has been delivered to your home. Know the actual measurements of the appliances. Plan on it taking longer than originally stated. Bearing these insights in mind and drawing on our years in the kitchen renovation business, here are some...