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 […]
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 […]