Kitchen Renovation and Remodeling Blogs

Great kitchen design is as much about looks as it is about function, and function becomes even more important when designing a kosher kitchen.

A kitchen that looks good is nice, but a kitchen that’s beautiful and functions well? That’s a dream come true. Even if your kitchen isn’t outdated, its design & layout might not be making the most of the space

The start of spring marks the perfect time of year for that long-awaited kitchen renovation-- and that’s not only our opinion as kitchen design experts. It’s a psychological truth.

Having a sink in your kitchen island can be helpful, but it also uses up valuable counter space. So how do you know if placing a sink in your island is right for your kitchen? Here’s how to decide.

Monochromatic kitchen color schemes are both timeless and trendy, yet the look is more difficult to achieve than you might imagine. It can be a challenge to keep an all-white kitchen from being boring, or to find the right shade of gray paint to match your cabinets-- and then choose a countertop that fits the look.

Despite its sneaky complexities, if you love the monochromatic kitchen look, this is a trend worth pursuing. Here are our favorite tips for monochromatic kitchen design:

We love beautiful kitchens -- but we know that what really makes homeowners fall in love is a kitchen that’s not only eye-catching but also well-organized. Great kitchens are as much about function as they are about style.

To achieve organization in the kitchen, start with a blank slate (we have tips on how to clean out your kitchen here). Once you’ve cleaned and culled through piles of kitchen items, it’s time to put them back in a thoughtful, organized way.

Here are our top ideas for kitchen organization:

Whether you have a brand-new kitchen that you want to keep looking fresh or an older kitchen that you want to maintain for as long as possible, these kitchen cleaning tips (plus, some kitchen cleaning hacks!) will guide you.

Plus, we’ve woven in some ideas for how to donate the kitchen items you no longer need, so this cleaning spree can be helpful beyond your four walls.

Here’s your checklist for how to clean a kitchen step-by-step:

There’s one element that can completely change how you feel about kitchen storage: a pantry.

Pantries have become staples of every kitchen remodel, but the design and functionality can be as individual as you need it to to be. Whatever the size or shape of your kitchen, there is a pantry design solution for you. Here’s what to think about as you peruse kitchen pantry ideas:

Deciding to renovate your kitchen is a big decision, and it’s just the first of many you will face as you say goodbye to your existing space and hello to your beautiful dream kitchen.

One of the next big choices: selecting new kitchen cabinets. There are many factors that go into making a decision you will be happy with for years to come -- so spend some time considering the options now, and your final decision will be a breeze.

If you host New Year’s Eve, Thanksgiving, or any of the holidays in between, you know what a hindrance a poorly-designed kitchen can be:

A work area that’s too-tight and a kitchen workflow that seems to neither work nor flow? Limited counter space? The closed-off feeling of being stuck in the kitchen while the rest of the family gathers in the living room?

Your kitchen just doesn’t work, and it takes entertaining from fun to frustrating.

When you’re ready for a kitchen redesign, all of those entertaining issues can be addressed. Keep these details in mind as you design a kitchen for entertaining: