The refrigerator is one of the most heavily used appliances in a kitchen. It is used to store food below the normal room temperature by transferring heat to its external environment. The freezer is the smaller compartment where you store frozen goods while the larger compartment keeps foods and drinks cold and fresh. Having a…
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It gives the look of stone while at the same time allowing you to customize the overall design. On its part, granite comes in a wide array of colors and patterns due to its formation. If you are in search of a complement slab with outstanding mineral inclusions or a subtle complement to your kitchen,…
Kitchen Features That Are Worth the Investment Before you invest in a new kitchen, it is important to set your goals straight when planning your new project. If you are aiming for an approaching sale, then you would probably focus more on upgrading kitchen features that offer the greatest buyer appeal. Perhaps you are bored…
The toe kick is the small part between the floor and the base cabinet. It serves as an allowance to prevent the base cabinet from coming into contact with water when cleaning the floor. The countertop provides prep space where most of the kitchen work is done. The standard height of a countertop is 36inches…
The presence of retro cabinetry and the once-trendy color schemes are telltale signs that give away your kitchen’s age. The finishes on wood kitchen cabinets can be stuck in time especially if they have seen better days. Some of the popular stain colors that are considered outdated are the overdyed red cherry of the ’90s,…
They mainly come in form of lever shelves mounted on the cabinet doors or even the kitchen island. What makes them very desirable is the fact that the most commonly used items such as saltshakers and kitchen set is easily accessible and does not have to crowd the countertops. Natural Finishes Natural finishes will forever…
The best thing about farmhouse sinks is that they can fit a large number of dishes so that you do not have to pace some on the countertop while cleaning them. This way, you make your kitchen look organized, with lots of space for cooking activities. Prep Sink A preparation sink is an extra sink…
There used to be a lack of variety of colors and finishes for quartz countertops when it first came into the market. Technological advancements have made it possible for manufacturers to come up with realistic stone patterns and a wide range of colors to choose from. You can get quartz finished with large veining and…
Semi custom cabinets have come a long way. Manufacturers offer an excellent selection of attractive doors and drawer styles, and even look like custom cabinets to the casual observer. There are over 30 recessed panel and raised panel door styles available. Most of them are available on multiple wood species, including: cherry, maple, red oak,…
Bamboo is readily available as a softwood tree that can be grown just anywhere as long as the climate allows it. Unlike other hardwood and softwood species like mahogany and walnut, bamboo can be grown even in our backyards. Bamboo boards are made from assembling laminated strips that are cut from the bamboo stalks. The…