Decluttering and Organizing the Counters in Your St. Louis Kitchen
It might not be time for spring cleaning just yet, but decluttering your kitchen countertops is a good idea at any time of the year. Your counter, after all, is valuable real estate. If you’ve got too much on your countertop, you won’t have space to prep and chop. Too little, and you’ll be forever […]
Best Plants To Grow In Your St. Louis Kitchen This Winter
Summertime in St. Louis is replete with farmer’s markets and fresh produce galore. But just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t have all the healthy, fresh-picked veggies you love. There are plenty of greens and vegetables you can grow at home, in your kitchen, to keep you and your family eating healthy all year-round. […]
Touring Historic Homes in St. Louis
The city of St. Louis has a fascinating history that dates back to 1764 when it was founded as a French settlement and named for the French king, Louis IX. Soon after, control was transferred to the Spanish, and eventually, it was returned to the French until 1803, when it was purchased by the United […]
Architecture in St. Louis
When we think of St. Louis, certain architectural landmarks immediately spring to mind. The Gateway Arch, for example, is one of the most recognizable monuments to our architectural legacy – but it’s not the only thing we have to be proud of. Some of the most revered architects have built here. Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Russell […]
Spanish-Style Design for Your St. Louis Kitchen
Spanish-style is a trendy modern kitchen design. Warm and inviting, it lends a look and feel that can be contemporary or traditional, depending on your tastes. Spanish revival architecture enjoyed a surge of popularity in 1920s California. Homes of that period feature a mix of Spanish styles. In this era, Spanish Colonial, Spanish Baroque, and […]
Kitchen Designers vs. General Contractors in St. Louis
Your kitchen. If you’re like most families, it’s the most popular room in the house. Consequentially, it is also the room most likely to be remodeled. Because of the complexities of a kitchen remodel, it requires expert support from various trades, designers, and builders, a dedicated team that works together to ensure the result is […]
Breaking down the Mad Men kitchen
Today, we’re going to look at the kitchen design in the popular television show, Madmen. In Don and Betty’s kitchen, the layout isn’t really that bad at all. They have a solid work triangle—that triangle between the sink, your cooktop, and the refrigerator—which is the main thing. It might be a little better if the […]
Kitchen Countertop Seams in Your St. Louis Home
If you are in the process of choosing new countertops, you might be wondering whether you will have to deal with countertop seams. When you picture your dream kitchen, your vision probably features a perfect, unblemished slab. Unfortunately, the potential for countertop seams is not something we can predict. It really depends on the fabricator […]
Moving Past Indecision in Your St. Louis Remodel
Enduring a remodel is not always straightforward. There are so many decisions to make, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Indecision, while it can be nerve-wracking, is quite common. To calm your worried mind, you need to have some faith in yourself and trust that you can make good decisions. Your new kitchen isn’t going […]
Industrial Kitchen Design for Your St. Louis Home
Industrial kitchen design is super-trendy right now, so we might refer to this design approach as contemporary. Exposed ductwork, high ceilings, exposed brick, and materials reclaimed from old factories are common elements. To emulate industrial in a home that doesn’t have those things to expose in the ceiling, the focus would shift more to the […]
