Many homeowners have tried and failed to incorporate flowers and plants into their kitchen décor. Sometimes the flowers die, sometimes the plants make a mess and often it ends up not working out. Just because it did not work out does not mean you should give up. It is entirely possible that the flowers or plants you tried to grow simply were not suited for that environment. We have compiled a list of the best suited plants to grow in your home so that you can feel good about your next in-home gardening experiment.

Sometimes you may want to do something creative and unique at the end of a run of cabinets.

It can either be for style, or even for better storage ability, but there are many things you can choose from to make it different.

Here are some creative kitchen ideas that can make your kitchen work better for you, and stand out from the norm.

Tall Broom Closet Cabinet

Instead of looking at the side of a tall cabinet at the end, make it a usable broom closet to put brooms, mops, supplies and other tall things in. It can appear that it’s just a standard cabinet end, but it opens up to a storage closet.

What more convenient place could there be for those types of things? Save the effort of walking out to the laundry room or pantry to get the broom.

Are you an avid coffee drinker? Well, the money you spend at the coffee shop may pay for your own coffee station in your home over time. Consider making your own coffee shop and theme it however you want in your kitchen. Here are some good ideas to get you stated.

You need space, your preferred coffee maker, a grinder (if you use one), any other equipment and space for mugs and storage all near an electrical outlet.

That’s the basics. Now let’s get to the perks! Imagine waking up knowing your coffee is ready, and your mug is warm waiting for you. That’s just the beginning.

If you have kids, sometimes you find there’s no organized or ideal place for them to do their homework. That can be solved with some planning. We’ve gathered some ideas that you can use to make part of your kitchen or other room homework-friendly.

The corners of your kitchen can be some of the most valuable space that is often overlooked. They are a great place to add extra storage or even a fun seating arrangement to give your guests a place to hang out.  Utilizing your corners will not only maximize the space you have but also improve the function of your kitchen.

Whether you are considering a remodel or a few minor updates to your Chicagoland kitchen, the following are a few ideas to help you make the most of your kitchen corners.

The kitchens in our homes today are no longer tucked away and just a place to prepare food. Many of today’s kitchens have become an extension of our living area and are used for everything from paying bills to entertaining our guests. We have seen a lot of changes in kitchen design that make it easier to entertain in the kitchen. There are a variety of specialty features and layouts that will allow you to interact with your guests more freely.  It is not unusual for people to congregate in the kitchen no matter the size of your house.

Let’s face it. The kitchen is where we spend most of our time in the house and where a lot of the conversation and entertainment takes place. Working with a custom cabinet company you have a lot more flexibility when it comes to kitchen design and including unique and different design ideas.  Why not make your kitchen part of your conversation piece? We thought we would share a few of our favorite design ideas that can give your kitchen a “Wow” factor.