The Miami Herald’s Elaine Markoutsas was kind enough to ask my opinion about kitchen and bathroom design and technology trends this year. There’s no question that a contemporary aesthetic has become more popular and that technology is one reason why. New high-tech appliances and fixtures with built-in connectivity seem naturally at home with a more contemporary look. While my […]
This past week I had the opportunity to travel to Schiltach and Offenburg in Germany to visit Hansgrohe, manufacturer of luxury kitchen and bath faucets, showers and hand showers. Made in Germany has always been Hansgrohe’s recipe for success. For more than 100 years, the bathroom professionals from the Black Forest have only used high-quality […]
Contemporary, Layout & Drawings, Open Concept, Planning, Styles
How Open Concept Kitchen Design Evolved
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May
May
Open concept kitchen design is rooted in the 1990’s, reflecting the social trend of cacooning and the retreat of families and their activities to the home.
Appliances, Fixtures & Finishes, Planning, Remodeling Budget, Remodeling Cost, Selecting Cabinetry
3 Reasons to Invest in Kitchen Cabinetry Before Appliances or Finishes
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Apr
Apr
Over the course of 20 years, meeting with families who are looking to remodel their kitchen, I would guess nearly two-thirds start the conversation by sharing with me their must-have appliances and finishes. Now, despite what you might think, homeowners in the communities I service like Hershey, Carlisle and York want the high-end brands like […]
Cabinetry, John Petrie Interviews, Remodeling Budget, Remodeling Cost, Saving Money
Follow these 5 tips to choose new cabinets
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Apr
Apr
I’ve got some very strong opinions when it comes to selecting and purchasing kitchen cabinets, so I’m not sure Gretchen Becker was ready for my passionate responses to her questions. Nonetheless, the article is featured on Angie’s list and if you’re researching cabinetry, it’s a good read. Angie’s List, “Follow these 5 tips to choose […]