As we learned in the last blog, the kitchen and the bathroom were not always a part of the American home. They were, in fact, latecomers to home design. President Millard Fillmore is reported to have had the first cook stove installed in the White House, which would have been in the 1850’s. Over the…
Kitchen and bath designs are changing and the rate of change has accelerated over the past 50 years. How do you make wise choices today while keeping an eye to the future? Our goal is to help you to sharpen your “design IQ” through our 4 part blog “Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design”. An…
By Lisa Frederick Think you know down to the penny what your remodeling project will cost? Not so fast. You may be able to recite the price of materials and the budget for labor in your sleep, but you’re bound to get tripped up by odds, ends and extras — known in the trade as…
By Lisa Connor U-Line has been recognized for award-winning product design with their new 3000 series of modular refrigeration, with the 3036RR model receiving Kitchen and Bath Business’ 2011 “Merit Award” and Interior Design Magazine’s “Best of Year” in the appliance category for December 2011. The 3000 series of modular refrigeration has been available in sizes of 18”…
NEWS RELEASE Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2012 – Schuon Kitchens & Baths and Traditions in Tile and Stone are co-presenting an educational session on kitchen and bath design trends at The Cutting Edge: 2012 – Remodeling Education Expo. The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is hosting the Expo at the…
By Emily Robbins Less is more. White cabinets are “in” again, as well as brass hardware, but in totally new ways. If you are interested in finding out where design is trending for intown Atlanta, here is a quick overview: As a kitchen designer to some of Atlanta’s premiere intown neighborhoods, including the Highlands, Morningside,…
By Andrew Brown Leather floors? Leather walls? Absolutely-Idaho Leather Co. There is a real market for leather tile today, more than ever before and the reasons are many. First and foremost, it’s gorgeous! Second, it’s durable! To demonstrate the durability, Taber tests were used to show that Idaho Leather Tiles were six times more abrasion…
By Christine Gobble If your client is looking for a something to distinguish their kitchen from others in the neighborhood, incorporating wood countertops may be an effective solution. For those building from scratch, integrating wood is easy enough. With little trouble, it can be used on an island, especially one that is to serve as…
By Brad Baker Like fashion, kitchen design is cyclical. Ten years ago, granite was all the rage and everyone wanted it. It was prestigious to have granite counters in your home. Today, everyone has them, and wood may be the surface homeowners aspire to own. Europe, which often leads the U.S. in trends, is moving…
By Craft-Art, Inc. Specifying wood for a kitchen countertop, island or butcher block provides homeowners with plenty of opportunities to customize their kitchen surface to suit their individual tastes, personalities and lifestyles. The variety of species is broad, ranging from domestic and exotic woods to sustainable and reclaimed wood options—offering something for just about everyone.…