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WHAT’S IN THAT DRAWER?
The dishwasher drawer is making its way into newer kitchen designs and remodels because people find it easier to use than standard dishwashers. Instead of bending over to load or unload a traditional dishwasher, the drawers can be installed higher … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Design
Tagged Dishwasher Drawers, Ergonomic designed kitchen, Small Load dishwashers
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WATERED-DOWN RESULTS
Considering the fact that nearly 30% of the indoor water used in the typical American home comes from toilets, a bathroom renovation offers a great opportunity to start saving this valuable natural resource and also money! When choosing a new … Continue reading
Posted in Bathroom Design
Tagged bathroom remodeling, Gallons per flush, GPF, water saving toilets, WaterSence toilets
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DO YOU HAVE CLEARANCE?
If you are adding an island in your new kitchen design, keep in mind that the walkway space between the island and adjacent wall cabinets should be 42 inches wide. If you are including a dining counter in the island, plan … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Design
Tagged Clearance rules in kitchen design, How high kitchen island?, Kitchen Island Height, Kitchen Island Wall Distance, Kitchen Island with Eating Area
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NOT MERELY CABINETS BUT FURNITURE!
Furniture -style kitchen and bath cabinetry has been a choice for some time, but no longer limited to just “bun” feet. Homeowners can choose between details such as rope molding, crown molding and other trim features that add an … Continue reading
Laying Out A Plan
The most important aspect of a kitchen’s layout is its “functionality”. Even kitchens with tremendous amounts of space can fall short if they are inefficient in design. So when designing your kitchen, keep in mind that one of the most popular features in recent … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged kitchen efficiency, Kitchen Islands, pantry cabinets, walk in pantry
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DON’T GET UNHINGED!
Hinges you cannot see, know as “concealed hinges, or European hinges” don’t just give cabinet faces a smooth, uninterrupted look. They offer a surprising range in adjustability. Occasionally, the “travel” range of a cabinet door needs to be limited so … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Design
Tagged cabinet design small spaces, Concealed Hinges, European Style Hinges, Kitchen cabinet hinges
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FULLY IMMERSED IN LUXURY
If you are attracted to the restful, meditative soak, consider outfitting your new or renovated bathroom with a soaking tub. These deep tubs are reflective of Japanese culture and are often equipped with a seat. While some are actually large … Continue reading
Posted in Bathroom Design
Tagged Bath Remodel, coopered-wood slat tubs, copper tubs, Japanese soaking tubs, sculptured tubs
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AN AFFORDABLE LUXURY
What would be more desirable than including a luxury item in your bathroom remodel that also has a great practical purpose? We are talking about towel warmers that double as a heat sources like a radiator does. Who won’t love … Continue reading
Posted in Bathroom Design
Tagged Bathroom remodeling; towel warmers, electric towel warmer, hot towels, hot water towel warmer
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Choose Like the Professionals
Do you consider yourself to be a serious cook? Let’s compare your wish list to what the professionals demand in their kitchens. To begin with, the “work triangles” need to be tight and out of the way of the general … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Design
Tagged butler pantry, kitchen efficiency, kitchen prep area, kitchen storage, kitchen work triangles
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