It’s an age-old debate: people swear by their cooktops, confident that they have the best type to cook with and the rest aren’t worth using. What can start as an office icebreaker with coworkers or simple family dinner can become a serious argument. Thankfully, we live in the internet age, where anyone can look up […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Renovation Projects to Keep Your Countertop Microwave Off Your Counters
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Jul
Jul
A countertop microwave could be the greatest type of cooking appliance available due to its light weight, easy installation, and ability to move with you, if it wasn’t for one big problem: the counter space. If your kitchen is anything like mine, you may find your countertops feeling a little crowded when preparing a meal. […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Latest Trends
Building A Custom Kitchen Island To Enhance Your Kitchen
06
Jul
Jul
In recent years, kitchen islands have become something of a trendy statement piece, emblematic of the trend towards larger, more open kitchens. But a good island isn’t just a fancy centerpiece, it’s an opportunity to make up for any of your kitchen’s shortcomings. Kitchen islands can act as pure surface space, sure, but they can […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks, Latest Trends, Lighting
Seven Simple Ways To Update Your Kitchen On A Budget
21
Oct
Oct
Right now, having an up-to-date kitchen is one of the most desirable features in a home. But getting an open floor plan and all the modern conveniences doesn’t come cheap – to say nothing of some of the high end, luxury items you’ve probably seen on TV. But just because you’re on a strict budget […]
29
Jan
Jan
The kitchen has really become the center of the modern home – far more so than formal dining rooms or even dens or family rooms of the past. Today, the modern kitchen isn’t just for utility, it’s for entertaining. Along with the trend toward cooking big meals and entertaining in, American kitchens have gradually been […]
15
Jan
Jan
One of the most important trends in all of home design – and especially kitchen design – for 2013 is going green. That means thinking about how much water and energy your appliances use, what materials your cabinets, flooring, and counter are made of, and even what kind of lightbulbs you’re using. But I’d like […]
"Green" Home, Appliances, Kitchen
Fagor Induction Cooktops – An Energy Efficient Alternative For A Contemporary Kitchen
06
Apr
Apr
When people talk about cooktops, it’s typically in binary terms: electric or gas. But there’s a third option that’s starting to make its way onto that list: induction cooktops. These alternative cooktops are extremely energy efficient, using electromagnetic power to heat your food, which offers a whole range of benefits over traditional electric or gas […]