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 […]
Chrome Versus Brushed Nickel Cabinet Hardware for Your St. Louis Home
Of all the conversations we have around selections during a remodel, choosing a hardware finish is usually a relatively easy one. We will typically ask what kind of finish the customer is looking for, but in our experience, people tend to lean towards what is already in the home. Unless that is, they want to […]
Designing a Pet-Friendly Kitchen for Your St. Louis Home
When we are designing a kitchen, we like to think of making it good for the whole family – and that includes the furry ones. A pet-friendly kitchen works practical elements into stylish design, helping to limit the inevitable mess while ensuring everyone’s comfort, safety, and convenience. Most of these ideas involve some sort of […]
Cabinet Refacing vs. Kitchen Remodeling: Pros, Cons, and Everything In-Between
When we get involved in a kitchen remodel, we are often asked about layer refacing or layer finishing versus completely redoing the cabinetry from scratch. Usually, because cabinets tend to be a big part of the budget, we generally suggest keeping what you can, if it’s possible to do so. If you can salvage some […]
Range Hoods for Your St. Louis Kitchen
Choosing a range hood for your kitchen isn’t a simple task these days. There are so many to styles to choose from and so many different materials, you might be surprised at the rabbit hole you’re about to dive into. A lot of it is going to be based on your cooktop or your range, at […]
TV Show Kitchens: Breaking Down Monica’s Kitchen Design
Because we are 30-something females and this is what we do, and because we watched Friends with our moms growing up – you can quote me on this – Monica’s kitchen is #goals. For a New York City rent-controlled apartment, Monica had pretty much the best kitchen you could ever imagine. But what was it […]
Transitional Eclectic Design for Your St. Louis Home
Transitional design can be described as an approach that bridges that gap between contemporary and traditional. You get a little bit of both, so you can do some more detailed pieces, such as on your island or a light fixture, and leave the backdrop more neutral, or vice versa. For example, if you have a […]
Non-Porous Countertops for your St. Louis Kitchen
If you are remodeling your kitchen and looking for a low-maintenance, high-performance material that also delivers on style, choosing a non-porous countertop is definitely the way to go. Because they are non-porous, these types of countertops do not hold onto or harbor bacteria, water, mold, or other substances. When you clean it, you can be […]
How to Overcome Planning Paralysis for Your St. Louis Remodel
A remodel is not a small undertaking, neither practically nor psychologically. You’ve probably been thinking about it, dreaming about it, for weeks, months, or even years before you finally decide to go ahead with it. The buildup tends to create a lot of pressure to deliver on that vision, and when you dive into the […]
