Question from a darling client: We are building a new house, and thinking of having the cooktop in the island. Is that a good idea? Recently I’m hearing this question more and more. Is it a new trend? I’m baffled, so I go to my good friend, Google, to find out. (The beautiful kitchen in […]
Category Archives: Remodeling
IS MY KITCHEN TOO NARROW FOR AN ISLAND? Understand the measurements and basics of kitchen islands
(Feature Image Source) “Our kitchen is so awkward, how will we ever fit an island? I can’t imagine living without one!” My dear client recently bought a new home in an old part of town. They were so excited about this great old house with its many beautiful features and lovely garden. But the kitchen […]
RAW BRASS IS BACK, BUT WHAT THE HECK! What you need to know when that box arrives…
(source) This is the first of a two-part post – there’s simply too much brass for one siting. Last night I received a distressed email from an adorable client – her long awaited, custom ordered bathroom fittings had finally arrived from the manufacturer, and she had just opened the boxes. But… THE BRASS IS ALL […]
GIVE YOUR KITCHEN A FABULOUS NEW LOOK IN 8 SIMPLE STEPS – Easy Refresh Without Remodeling
(source) I don’t know about you, but nothing gets me into action quite like the prospect of visitors coming over. You know how sometimes a remodeling project gets shifted further and further away until eventually it’s only a vague idea and you hardly notice anymore the things that were once so obviously wrong? Until the […]