If you are that homeowner who loves to cook than designing a custom kitchen remodel can be a baker’s dream. You can finally have a kitchen that is efficient and functions how you operate best. There has never been a better time to remodel. You will be impressed with different options and upgrades that you have to choose from. Thanks to a whole lot of research, designers today have figured out certain design elements that can add to your overall baking experience. 

As painted cabinets continue to rise in popularity, stained or natural wood cabinets are still a proven safe choice. It is easy to get on the bandwagon and choose the latest greatest color of painted cabinetry, but that color may be outdated in just a few years. It is not as simple as just repainting and changing the color of the cabinet.  

For years homeowners have heard all about the work triangle. The work triangle has been around for a while and was designed in the 1940’s to help people work more efficiently in the kitchen. 

Today as the size and layouts of our kitchens have increased people are finding that the work triangle doesn’t necessarily work for all of today’s kitchens. Kitchens are no longer used just for cooking.  Many kitchens today are not only larger but are open to other living areas such as the family room. There are many more activities that occur in the kitchen in addition to having a lot more appliances.  Designers are finding work zones for most kitchens to be a much more effective use of space.

For many of us when we think of a rustic kitchen we picture a log cabin out in the woods or mountains somewhere. Or we picture an old run down kitchen.  It is actually just the opposite. Today’s rustic kitchens bring a warm and comfortable feel to the home. When it comes to adding rustic touches to your kitchen it can be just a few small additions or the entire kitchen. You can add rustic touches to almost any kitchen to give your home that warm and cozy feeling.

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us. Many of us have our Christmas trees up or Menorahs out. Our living room mantles are decorated with garland and the stockings are hung. There are so many things to do and so many opportunities to decorate. There is a lot of pride when it comes to home ownership. The holidays are a chance to show off that newly remodeled kitchen and your favorite features of your home.

It’s impossible to describe the feeling of owning a home in a way that people that have never owned a home can really understand. It’s that first visit to the home after closing on the mortgage, when you look around knowing that the house and everything in and around is YOURS. It’s like the ultimate Christmas present that can never be matched. Everything changes. The way you look at the outside of the house. The way you look at the inside. The grass. The plants. Everything.

For some people spending time in the kitchen cooking may not be their favorite thing. In fact they may not cook at all. That doesn’t mean they can’t still enjoy their kitchen and create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy.  Every home has one and every home needs one even if you don’t cook. They are more than just place to cook. They are the heart of the home where activities from paying bills to entertaining guests occurs. Why not make your kitchen a place you actually enjoy spending time and use even if it is not for cooking.

Have you ever wondered if your kitchen is working against you when it comes to your waistline? Brian Wansing and eating behavior expert suggests that there are some ways to design your kitchen that will help you lose weight. The environment and design of your kitchen can actually help promote a healthier lifestyle so you are not left to your own willpower.

What is it about kitchens that cause people to congregate? Some of our fondest childhood memories revolve around the kitchen.  Whether it was making those holiday treats or just helping grandma cook your favorite dessert. While in the past the kitchen was typically used for cooking, it is so much more today. It is the place where family and friends not only cook together, but also build relationships. Our kitchens have become a part of our family rooms. 

"Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go…" For many of us grandma isn’t so close anymore, but for others maybe she lives with you?  The memories as a young child going to this amazing feast without even lifting a finger are in days gone past. For most of us family and friends will be spending time at our homes enjoying a not so effortless feast.