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The kitchen has always been, and will always likely be, the central hub of activity and utility in home. Not only is it the room that is specifically designed to prepare all the meals, be the popular sole source for food and drink, but it is also the environment in which the family chooses to …
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Historically, we all seem to recognize the 1960’s as, sort of, a dramatic movement away from an accepted, conventional means of living and were considerably motivated to openly express, in lifestyle and possessions, our more unique and personal attributes. The starched white shirts, black sedans, and black-and-white televisions of the 50’s were quickly being replaced …
The popular movement toward creating a white kitchen space may be considered a return to the roots of Depression Era decorating or it may be touted as a universal acceptance of what typically defined a contemporary kitchen. Either argument has its merits, but the likelihood of ‘neither’ may be an acceptable means to decipher the …
Retro or Metro, Kitchens Are Trending to the White! Read More »
For most folks, open kitchen wall space is a limited commodity and, therefore, a very valuable medium for tying-in your kitchen decorating theme. Backsplashes, for example may receive a finish that directly works in conjunction with the countertop and may be an area that is covered for service reasons rather than for decorating purposes. In …
There it is, the kitchen ceiling–up there–looking plain and ordinary and doing little to enhance your new kitchen project. It doesn’t have to be that way; and it shouldn’t be that way. Like open wall space, consider the kitchen ceiling as an untouched canvas whereby an artist can work their craft in creating drama and …
Gone are the days when a single ceiling-mounted globe light illuminated the entire kitchen space with its trio of 100-watt bulbs, providing the stark aesthetic appeal of an operating room, was how the kitchen lighting was managed. Modern kitchens employ a lighting strategy, a plan which takes into conscious consideration all the tasks and requirements …
Once you have established the budgetary range for your kitchen remodel, as discussed in our last post, it is time to get a little more specific about your priorities. Establishing the items that are ‘must haves’ versus those that are simply on your ‘wish list’ will be important for your kitchen designer to know and …
Creating Budget Line Items and Determining Priorities Read More »
Some of us just don’t like to be pigeonholed into a standard category. We like to set our own style. We think outside the box and are able to see continuity in what appears to be randomness to others. The eclectic style has become a standard of its own in everything from fashion to home …
Mix It Up With An Eclectic Variety of Colors and Styles Read More »
Some people just have the gift of hospitality. They love having their house full of people and always know how to make people feel welcome and cared for. They are the ones that throw the neighborhood block party in the summer and invite friends, neighbors and family over for Christmas cookies and eggnog. Their party …
Gone are the days when your artwork was showcased on the refrigerator. Today, the kitchen backsplash is the new art gallery for home and condo owners in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Guests will do more than mingle in the kitchen before and after the meal; they’ll admire your creativity as you put today’s latest …
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