How We do Space Planning Better Than The Average St. Louis Homeowner
When it comes to space planning, we like to say right up front, “Let us handle it.” Space planning is crucial. It’s the first thing we do and the biggest thing we worry about. We tell every client, “You can make any space pretty with nice tile and paint, but it doesn’t mean it’s going […]
Decoding TV Kitchen Design: The Big Bang Theory Kitchen
In our next TV show kitchen design installment, we’re going to look at Sheldon and Leonard’s kitchen in the Big Bang Theory. As apartment kitchens go, it’s not the greatest layout, but let’s take a deeper dive to find out why. Since it’s an apartment, they can’t really do a whole lot to change it. […]
St. Louis Kitchen Trends for 2020: Part II
Kitchen trends come and go quickly. As one of the hottest topics in the design and construction industry, we try to stay on top of what’s hot and what’s not so we can anticipate the kitchen looks you want in the coming year. Here’s a sampling of some of the kitchen design trends that are […]
Hiding the Trash in Your St. Louis Kitchen
Keeping the unpleasantness of the kitchen trash at bay is a constant battle. When we’re designing a kitchen, we usually try to hide it the best we can, but with open floorplans being the ideal approach these days, it can be challenging. In a closed kitchen design, there is usually a corner you can tuck […]
Mediterranean Design for Your St. Louis Kitchen
Mediterranean style is immediately evocative of sun and sand, beaches, ancient values, and fresh, flavorful cuisine. The diverse Mediterranean aesthetic borrows from numerous cultures to create warm, inviting interiors that are as practical as they are visually appealing. What are the Features of Mediterranean Kitchen Design? Mediterranean kitchen design features warm, neutral, earthy tones that […]
2020 Kitchen Design Trends: Part I
Trends in kitchen design come and go – but the ones you should be most interested in are the ones that are emerging right now. Let’s look at some of the kitchen trends we’re seeing for 2020. 1. Kitchen Design Trend #1: Color Lately, we’re seeing people a bit more open to color in […]
Countertop Edge Styles That Look Great in St. Louis Kitchens
Decorative countertop edge styles are attractive – and for some, it’s a tempting detail to apply to a new kitchen design. However, if you haven’t got a lot of space to work with in the first place, you run the risk of making the room look even smaller. It’s a matter of perspective. In smaller […]
Visualizing Your St. Louis Kitchen Design
Some homeowners have a difficult time visualizing their new kitchen design. Trying to imagine what the room is going to look like compared to what it looks like now isn’t something that comes naturally to everybody. The truth is, even professional kitchen designers aren’t always born with this talent. The more you do it, the […]
Choosing the Best Types of Wood For Your St. Louis Kitchen
When you are remodeling your kitchen and thinking about what types of wood to use, it generally comes down to a few things: affordability, durability, and, ultimately, your preference. You may love a specific type of wood grain—like walnut—but when you price it out, it might not be in the budget. Knowing the benefits of […]
What’s the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Kitchen Design in St. Louis?
Though people tend to use the terms interchangeably, modern and contemporary kitchen design are two very different animals. To simplify, contemporary design is of the times. It could be anything that’s trendy during the period in which it’s built. Contemporary design changes every couple of years because it is just what’s happening right now. Modern […]
