May 8th, 2011 — accessories, cabinets, color, design
Yellow might be an unusual color for a kitchen, but if you want something punchy and vibrant, there are few other colors that stand out like it. Below are just a few examples that may inspire you with your kitchen remodeling project.
Italian kitchen manufacturer Snaidero has recently released their striking new kitchen concept Venus that will give your kitchen a bold, modern look. Based on the Yellow Venus installation in Long Island, this kitchen offers several vibrant hues that are very alive and eye catching. Contact Limitless Renovations if you are feeling inspired to renovate your kitchen.

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January 18th, 2011 — accessories, budget, cabinets, faucets, kitchen, lighting, planning, remodeling
As house values are down across the board and loans / mortgages are harder to get, homeowners are finding few easy-money options for grand remodels. But hey, you probably should not do that anyway! Instead, why not go after projects that cost less on websites like https://atlantadrywallexperts.com, or even garner practical savings and keep their value much better when it comes time to sell.
This is very true for kitchens: usually one of the (if not THE) most expensive room in your home, a remodel can even cost anything upwards of $50.000 – which can be as much as 10% of the value of your home. Instead of spending a ton of money, let’s see a few options on modest, practical, recession-proof home improvement projects that build a home’s long-term value while conserving energy or just allow you to rest and enjoy your kitchen. Getting kitchen remodeling services like Chicago kitchen remodeling can help you plan and design your new kitchen better. And when your dream is having a bigger kitchen then building contractors dublin can help you with that. According to an official statement from Robinson Restoration, when remodeling a kitchen, you need to make sure there will be no water leaks and check the pipe so that there will be no moisture that will form mold.
January 8th, 2011 — cabinets, color, compact, design, glass, kitchen, kitchen island, remodeling
The best kitchen cabinets are ones with their own stories: inspiring, making us dream up a creative spaces for our homes. I’d like to show some really unique cabinets I’ve seen lately. You can read here about it.
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‘Shabby chic’ is an up-and coming trend, DIY cabinets are for the creative ones (you can check them at this website). Shabby chic is a form of design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their age and signs of wear and tear (sometimes the older the better) or new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, minimalistic, and feminine feel is emphasized to differentiate it from regular vintage decor; hence the “chic” in the name.
Materials are as varied as you can imagine, from shipping crates to thrift-shop finds to old metal filing cabinets. Best of all, it’s dirt cheap!
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January 4th, 2011 — color, design, kitchen, kitchen island
I’ve been to a friend the other day for a small get-together and we found that just about everyone just gravitated toward the kitchen – and we stayed there! If you think about it, the kitchen is probably the most used room in the house. And you don’t just stay there like that. (in most cases, anyway.)
Kitchens today have to do a lot more, as for most families the kitchen is now the pivotal room within the home. The boundaries for kitchen remodeling designs and kitchen renovations have widened so much that most will include options for dining, working and relaxing which can make your options endless and sometimes complex. However, this is also a good thing – while you’re in the kitchen, you’re no longer in a confined space – you can stay with your family and so they can be with you. Professional remote home staging companies can help you plan out the proper placing of your furniture and color matching of your walls. If you ever have to stand for long periods at the kitchen sink washing dishes or the stove cooking a meal, you know the strain it can put on your legs and lower back. Knee pain, aching joints, and a sore back are common issues many people face on a daily basis. Fortunately, you can get a kitchen anti fatigue mats amazon.
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January 3rd, 2011 — design, kitchen, kitchen island
Solid wood is a natural and long-lasting material. Contrary to other materials (probably except steel…) wood becomes more and more beautiful with time. It always radiates warmth and a sense of quality. TV Bed Store provide a large collection of TV Beds that come in a variety of sizes, check out their store to see their products.
For today I’ve found two solid wood kitchen furniture series with similar design, but from two different companies and different countries. Both are handcrafted to provide you with a piece of wicker furniture you will want to pass down to your children. Most of the items are available in Oak, Pine, or Walnut to best suit your needs. Each wood has its own special graining and coloring. Each individual company has their own finishes and names. If you’re also installing a new hardwood flooring then make sure to use a top-quality self-adhesive underlay, as that will make fitting the flooring much more effective. If you haven’t decided what flooring material you’re going to use, consider bamboo flooring or even hardwood oak flooring from Barham & Sons. You may check out this flooring store in colorado springs for more flooring options. Another great option for kitchens is resin flooring liverpool because it is easy to clean and maintain. And for those who are looking for Easy-to-Clean Kennel Flooring Solutions, contact expert installers today.
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January 2nd, 2011 — cabinets, design, faucets, floor, kitchen, kitchen island, steel
First, let me wish a happy new year for you, dear reader! And now, I think it’s time for the ‘obligatory’ trends post, as the new year starts – we all need to start from somewhere, don’t we?
You usually build your kitchen to last for quite a few years, however if you’re like me, you also try to get inspiration from several sources and keep on top of the latest and greatest. Trends in kitchen design are sometimes considered temporary fads, appearing one day, passing the next. However, if you look deeper, there are trends that are consistent, quite some of them are here to stay.

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December 22nd, 2010 — color, design, kitchen
Kitchens – unless they are at the very heart of your home – are sometimes forgotten when you decorate your home for christmas. Despite, kitchens do worth and deserve decoration: I’ve collected a bunch of photos for you.
Red and silver – these are two of the most popular colors in the festive season. Here is some inspiration for those not yet fully decided on this year’s decor.
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December 22nd, 2010 — cabinets, color, design, glass, kitchen, lighting
Open and pull out shelves seem to be a growing trend in kitchens. Despite the desire for clarity and minimalistic space in modern kitchens, open shelves manage to escape this trend. If you utilize the storage cabinet amazon, it will benefit you in many ways, keeps the clutter under control as you’ll have all the space for the supplies, improves the functionality of the kitchen area.
Open shelves and custom cabinets add an offhand, casual note to an otherwise sterile kitchen and keep essentials within easy reach at the same time. Contact these home builders in Chicago to build them for you.
Open shelves are not easy to manage though. Here are a few tips to keep them tidy:

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December 12th, 2010 — design, kitchen, kitchen island, lighting, steel
Pot racks are used to be part of every kitchen. Do they have a place in a modern one?
There’s something unusual about pot racks in a kitchen. They probably went out of fashion quite a while ago (at least regarding ‘mainstream’ kitchens) However, many modern kitchens I see in catalogs often seem sterile and you’d never know whether anyone did ever cook anything there. But whenever I see a kitchen with a pot rack, it suggests to me that this is a real kitchen…where people cook, eat, gather. It makes the kitchen space feel used, living, sizzling with fresh food. Pot racks are a beautiful way to showcase your cookware, especially if you have a beautiful collection or perhaps those commercial hamburger press. And besides being a decorative element, pot racks are also quite functional.

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October 10th, 2010 — kitchen, lighting, planning
Did you ever wonder how some kitchens look like they belong on the pages of a glossy mag or in one of those lifestyle TV shows? Most of the times the simple reason is that they use lighting effectively. And that’s about it. Kitchen lighting design is key.
Well planned lighting can turn even the most drab space into a chic interior, and similarly, poor lighting can completely ruin even the most stylish decor. So I feel it’s quite astonishing how many kitchens rely totally on ambient (mostly overhead) lighting. Sure, you can go to the other extreme and illuminate your kitchen entirely with decorative lighting – as pretty as using candles – cosy if somewhat dim. Plus look out for your fingers when trying to chop something.

An important feature of all good kitchen lighting schemes is the use of numerous light sources. Kitchens are fundamentally work areas and require task lighting which typically needs to be placed between you and the items you are working with. If the main lighting in the room is located in the middle of the ceiling then you will find yourself working in your own shadow. To optimize functionality and create an inviting atmosphere, it’s crucial to strategically address lighting placement for a well-lit and efficient kitchen environment.
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