The Pros and Cons of The Four-Inch Backsplash
The four-inch backsplash has been a staple of kitchen installations for many years. It’s budget-friendly, it’s practical, and it’s versatile in terms of kitchen design. When full tile backsplashes became the trend, the four-inch variety has been all but left behind, but it still has its merits, which we are going to discuss today. A […]
How to Pair Countertop Colors with Dark Cabinets in Your St. Louis Kitchen
If you have dark colored cabinets in your kitchen, pairing countertops is not always the easiest thing to do. In general, we try to choose a contrasting color, but if you are set on dark and darker, there are ways to bend the rules and make it work. For example, if you had a big, […]
Would a Small Kitchen in St. Louis Look Good with Black Cabinets?
Would a small kitchen look good with black cabinets? Black evokes a feeling of exclusivity, elegance, and luxury, but many people feel that choosing dark colors will actually make an already small kitchen look even smaller. We’re going to look at an example today that proves this is not always the case. Karin Bohn is […]
What’s the Best Kitchen Countertop for Your St. Louis Home: Carrara, Quartz or Granite?
If you are trying to decide between Carrara, quartz, or granite for your kitchen countertops, it’s a good idea to look into all the pros and cons before you start picking colors. Right now, quartz is very popular, and there’s a good reason for that. It requires no maintenance, which is probably the biggest appeal, […]
What Countertop Color Looks Best With White Cabinets in Your St. Louis Kitchen?
White kitchens are still very trendy in St. Louis kitchen design. However, not all white is the same kind of white – meaning that everything white has a slightly different hue and shade. When you’re mixing, matching, and contrasting in a white kitchen, If you’re not careful, it’s easy to make things look muddy and […]
Herringbone Pattern in St. Louis Kitchen Design
Herringbone is a trendy pattern in St. Louis kitchen design these days, so today we’re going to talk a little about that. First off – what is herringbone? Essentially, herringbone is a zigzag pattern that resembles chevrons, but instead of being a continuous zigzag, it’s broken. And if you’re wondering why it’s called herringbone, it’s […]
Making the Most of Your St. Louis Kitchen Remodel
Do you know what you really want out of your kitchen before you remodel? The truth is, most people don’t. In most cases, we are generally starting from scratch. Though some of our clients come to us with pages from Pinterest or an architectural design magazine, we are always ready to provide inspiration. We don’t […]
Vendor Highlight: Custom Floors and More
Custom Floors and More is one of our valued partners. They do our flooring, tile, backsplashes, showers – pretty much anything related to flooring or tile. Their selection is incredible, and what they haven’t got in their showroom, they’ll have a vendor they can call on to get what we need. Their ability to meet […]
Our Shopping Process and The “Fear of More Options” (FOMO)
When we’re shopping with a client, many questions come up. Clients have certain expectations, and most of them, especially once they dive into the process, have some concerns about whether they are choosing the right items, the right finishes, and so on. Because it can be a complex undertaking, and certainly, from our standpoint, it’s […]
Scandinavian Kitchen Design Style for Your St. Louis Home
Scandinavian design is known for its sparse, modern, minimalist look. Characterized by white walls, wood floors, and sleek, contemporary lines, it is without a doubt one of the most influential design styles of the past century. The style itself is associated with designers that include furniture and cabinet designer Hans Wegner, Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, […]