When you’re looking to do a kitchen or a remodel, one thing you’ll want to make sure you do is deal with a cabinet company that has a defined sales process. If that sounds foreign to you, you’re not alone since not many cabinet companies have them.

What is a defined sales process? Well, it’s the series of steps, interactions and communications you will have with the cabinet company from the time you first walk in their door until you’re sitting in your beautiful, completed kitchen. 

If you have been on Pinterest lately or have been looking in the decorating magazines you have probably noticed that color is coming back into the kitchen. Not only are we seeing cabinets with more color, but we are seeing more bold and brighter colors in the kitchen.

A recent Houzz survey on decorating trends, found the younger generation is more likely to go with bolder and brighter colors. While soft and neutral is still the most popular choice they are seeing splashes of color incorporated in backsplashes, wall colors and decorating accents. 

One of the biggest questions homeowners have when it comes to a remodel is “Will I get a return on my investment?”  Deciding what upgrades are worth doing can sometimes be a daunting task.  Many times it is budget that may prevent you from getting the upgrades you want.  Learning about what gives you the best return and what will benefit you most can help in the decision making process.  There are those upgrades that are worth fighting to keep and others you can more easily pass up.  

Trying to decide on your backsplash can be a little overwhelming.  It’s like choosing the filling for the cake.  Either you will love it or it will totally be disappointed because the filling doesn’t go well with the cake.  You wouldn’t want to put a lemon filling with a peppermint cake.  They just don’t go together. 

In many kitchens the backsplash is the focal point of the kitchen.  If you are like most people you have probably seen a lot of backsplashes and different countertops you like.  However not all countertops go with all backsplashes.  So how do you find something you love and achieve the look you want? You may even wonder if you need one at all.

A recent article gives you some insight and strategies to help you find the perfect combination.

The way we do things has changed drastically over the last 10 years.  We have become technologically dependent.  We are used to having what we want at our fingertips.  We don’t even have to leave the comfort of our own home to shop.  Kitchens are no different and are following that trend.  With technology changing so rapidly what can you include in your kitchen update that will allow you to be prepared for the future and not get left in the past? 

Our kitchens have always been a focal point of our home.  A lot of the activities we enjoy revolve around the kitchen. When considering a kitchen remodel it’s important to think about the design and how it will affect you as you age.  After all, remodeling a kitchen is a big investment and not something you want to turn around and do again in a short timeframe. 

We want you to be able to enjoy your kitchen for years to come.  That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style.  A recent article suggests some things that you might consider including in your kitchen remodel that will increase its safety and usefulness as family members age. Below are a few of those suggestions that we think would be most beneficial.

Close to 8 million homeowners will choose to remodel their kitchens this year. Most homeowners are remodeling because they are looking to not only update their kitchen, but because they are looking for a kitchen that helps their household function better. We felt it was important to point out a few key things that will help you in getting the kitchen you want.

We all know the effect and value remodeling a kitchen can have on not only the look, but value of a home.  When updating or building a new home people don’t always consider all the different places in the home that cabinets can be used in addition to the bathroom and the kitchen.  Now more than ever cabinets have been made to look more like furniture and can be used in pretty much any room of the house.  We wanted to share with you a few ideas to help you make the most of your home renovations.

It doesn’t really matter the size of your bathroom, we all struggle with storage space.  It seems like sometimes our counters in the bathroom become some of the most cluttered places in the house.  There are hair dryers, shavers, hair brushes, and a variety of bathroom products that seem to take up our limited counter space.  How many times have you walked into the bathroom and caught a dangling cord? Not only does the hairdryer come crashing down, but everything in its path. 

There are a variety of unique storage ideas and accessories that can be added to the interior of your bathroom cabinets.  Many of us have heard of the utensil caddy, but there is something similar for the bathroom.  There is a slotted pull-out cabinet that you can put different bathroom appliances in the different slots.  Some even have an extra shelf for makeup and bathroom products you may use.

A lot of time goes into the planning and design of a kitchen.  Typically homeowners spend most of their time choosing the layout, style of cabinets, and looking into their flooring options.  When it comes to countertops many people go with the current trend and don’t look at other alternatives.  They don’t spend the time researching like they do for their cabinet and flooring choices.  In fact many typically end up putting in granite because that seems to be the thing to do these days or laminate because it fits into their budget.   

Unfortunately, they are doing themselves a huge disservice when they don’t take the time to research the different countertop options.  Homeowners would be surprised to find out there is and array of choices when it comes to choosing the right countertop material.  It might surprise homeowners to discover that there are other engineered stones such as quartz that for about the same price as granite, are less maintenance and have more color choices.  Knowing the pros and cons of the different countertop choices can help you make a more educated decision and not have surprises in the end.  You will be more confident in knowing that you got the right countertop for your home.