When there are people in a household that use a wheelchair or need extra help to ambulate (walker, cane, etc.), it is important that the living space can accommodate them. It is also important when remodeling a space to become ADA compliant that all local laws and regulations are followed to ensure that the changes…
A kitchen backsplash can save your walls and other areas that are around your cooking area from food and liquid splashes that occur while you cook. You can have grease splatter, water splashes, and other food debris that can make contact with your walls while you are cooking. The backsplash will protect the wall material…
An interesting facet of kitchen design from the past is the occurrence of a butler’s pantry or scullery kitchen. These terms might not be familiar to some of you, but these were additional rooms or areas that were used when further storage or meal prep zones and clean-up were necessary. Each of these areas had…
In a previous article, we discussed various window treatments for your kitchen. In that article, you can learn about café curtains, window film, wood window screens, and combining different window treatments for a layered look. In this article, we would like to expand on that topic and offer some more choices for your kitchen design…
You can picture your dinner parties in your mind. You’ve remodeled the kitchen and want to show off your new appliances. You take the expertly cooked feast from the oven and share it with your guests. Everyone enjoys the evening. While you are daydreaming about this night, you need to think about more than just…
When you make changes to your kitchen, you can add personal touches or something a little extra to give your kitchen some pop. Some items could be considered basic, but they will help you to be more efficient in the kitchen. These items can be seen all over your kitchen. What types of items could you add? We…
You have looked at your available space and are considering adding an island in your kitchen. You’ve imagined some of the possibilities and would like to determine whether it is really a good fit for you. You think about the space and want to make the best decision that you can. What are some of the factors…
People speak about backsplashes and wanting to have one in their kitchen, but not everyone knows what one is. If you look up backsplash in a dictionary, it is a panel that protects the wall from food and debris while cooking. While that was the initial purpose of the backsplash, today, it is so much more than that. It can be used as…
