St. Louis Kitchen Decor Trends for Fall
Whether we want to admit that summer is heading towards its logical conclusion, fall is just around the corner. Likely, you’ve already been seeing autumn décor popping up in your favorite home store, so we thought we’d talk about fall kitchen décor trends. Think functional The pumpkins, the apples – these are what we all […]
Barstools for Your St. Louis Kitchen
If you have recently remodeled your kitchen or basement to include a bar or an island, you are probably thinking about what kind of stools are going to be best for your needs. Buying stools that are the right height is important, but there is a difference between a counter-height stool and a bar stool. […]
Art Deco Style for Your St. Louis Kitchen
Art Deco style was first introduced to the world in Paris, at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes of 1925, which is how the name was derived. Though it took about a decade to penetrate the rest of the western world, Art Deco’s sleek, modern lines marry modernism with fashion. A highly […]
Options for Wine Storage in Your St. Louis Kitchen
If your kitchen is an entertainment hub, having dedicated wine storage is a must. If you are preparing for a kitchen remodel to your St. Louis home, or if you just want to add some functionality in the wine storage department, we’ve put together some ideas to help you plan. Avoid Heat Damage: Store […]
Banquette Seating for Your St. Louis Kitchen
Banquette seating, essentially, is built-in bench seating for your dining table. You often see banquettes in bistro-style restaurants as it maximizes seating space without taking up a lot of real estate. Some banquettes are upholstered, some are not. They can be straight along a wall, or they could be wrap-around, such as if you had […]
How to Save Money on Your St. Louis Remodel
If you are getting ready to remodel your St. Louis home, you are probably looking for ways to save money. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to cut costs without compromising the result. Doing Some Of The Work Yourself Although we don’t suggest doing a lot of the work yourself, […]
Remodeling Your St. Louis Home to Fit Your Active Lifestyle
If you are focused on wellness, health, and staying active, there are ways in which you can rethink your home to be more conducive to your lifestyle. Your kitchen, your bathrooms, and amenities that can be added in other parts of the home help you flow from one mode to the next with ease. Let’s […]
St. Louis Kitchen Design for Families Without Kids
If you have no kids in the house, whether that’s by design or if your kids are grown and gone, it opens up a lot of possibilities in kitchen design – things you may not have even thought of before! Empty Nesters? or Aging-In-Place? Couples nearing retirement are enjoying a very different phase […]
The Pros and Cons of Matte Cabinets and Countertops in Your St. Louis Kitchen
While you may love the look of matte cabinets and countertops for your kitchen, there are some issues to consider. Yes, it may look incredible—it is a very trendy style these days—but it may take a lot more than just routine maintenance to keep it that way. High-Maintenance Surfaces Fingerprints are a significant concern […]
Saving Space in Your St. Louis Kitchen: Do Pullout Racks Help?
If you have a small kitchen or if you are challenged in terms of storage, you might be thinking about pullout racks as an option for saving space. The truth is, you won’t be saving space, per se, but pullout racks will make your cabinets, and what you put in them, more accessible. Rather than […]