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How To Prepare For A Kitchen Remodel

Navigating The Process, Step-By-Step

You're excited because you've decided to remodel your kitchen. How will you navigate the reality of not having a useable kitchen for an extended period of time during the construction phase of your project? It will be inconvenient, but with proper planning your household does not have to be in complete chaos. Here's how to prepare for a kitchen remodel, step...

30 Aug 22

Our Guide To Selecting A Material For Your New Kitchen Sink

Making Your Sink A Focal Point In Your Kitchen Design

As you plan for your new kitchen, whether you are remodeling or building a custom home, weigh how each selection you make will fit within your overall design and your budget. Your kitchen sink should be a key element in your design, so it shouldn't be boring and simply utilitarian. Of course, your sink must be durable enough to withstand daily...

09 Aug 22

6 Most Popular Kitchen Sink Styles

How To Select A Sink That Suits Your Needs And Complements Your Decor

Few fixtures in a home are as hardworking as the kitchen sink. It must be durable and functional, while also serving as a design element in a kitchen. You will make many decisions while planning for your remodeling or custom home project, but not many are as fundamental and important as choosing the right style of kitchen sink.

09 Aug 22

How To Select The Perfect Kitchen Faucet

Evaluating Style and Function

From washing hands to cleaning dishes, a kitchen faucet gets a workout every single day. So, you need a faucet that is functional and built to last, while complementing the style of your kitchen. Selecting the perfect combination of features is important. Here are some factors to consider when choosing your new kitchen faucet.

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06 Jul 22

Designing Your New Kitchen To Fit Your Personal Style

Contemporary, Traditional, Transitional and More. What Is Right For You?

As you’re browsing through photos in home design magazines or on websites, you will see a wide variety of beautiful kitchens. Some are contemporary, some are traditional, some are transitional, and others are an eclectic mix of styles. You appreciate certain aspects of many different design elements but how do you know what...

17 Mar 22

Our Guide To Choosing Kitchen Cabinets

Everything You Need To Know About Kitchen Cabinet Types, Styles, Finishes And More

Designing and building a new kitchen is an expensive proposition, so you need to be sure you're making decisions that you'll be happy with for a long time to come. There are so many selections to make: cabinets, tile, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, flooring - where do you start? A good place to...

18 Jan 22

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