White is one of the most popular colors for a kitchen these days. From highly traditional to sleek and modern and everywhere in between, the bright, clean look of a white kitchen holds an almost universal appeal. But making the look work well can be a little tricky. Too much white and your space can […]
For a long time now, chrome has been the go-to, default finish for kitchen faucets. But this trend is changing in a big way – not only have chrome faucets fallen out of favor, but they’re being overwhelmingly replaced by less reflective finishes, especially in the kitchen. Interestingly, though, the trend is mostly anti-chrome, rather […]
More often than not, the style of your kitchen will dictate many of the choices you make throughout the room: what kind of cabinet fronts, what type of range, and even what kind of kitchen sink. But some choices are more obvious than others, and some are easier to overlook. It’s easy to put a […]
These days, kitchens are getting bigger, better, more centralized, and more extensive. In fact, as dream kitchens become the entertaining heart of the home, they even become more… professional. I don’t know if it’s the rising popularity of cooking shows, a growing desire to eat better, a way to save on date night expenses, or […]
I’ve mentioned a couple times before that kitchen faucets (along with many other aspects of kitchen design) are starting to resemble industrial, restaurant style kitchens. Stainless steel, versatility, and utility are all the rage. But if you don’t like this sparse modern aesthetic, and you’d rather feel like a home cook than a high-octane chef, […]
Breaking news, guys! Okay, maybe just for me – but! I just found something really cool: built-in hot water dispensers. No, not like those big Sparklets jugs and not like every other faucet that you can turn to hot – these babies are beautiful, compact faucets that spit out perfect 190 degree (F) water with […]
Kitchen remodels are among the most arduous and invasive (not to mention expensive) projects you can do in your home. You might have a spare bedroom, a second bathroom, or somewhere else to stash your TV while you renovate. But chances are, you don’t have a second kitchen to use while yours is out of […]
Replacing your kitchen faucet is the fastest, easiest, and least expensive way to improve the appearance and usability of your kitchen. It’s a project even novice DIYers can pull off in anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or so. And with so many kitchen faucets out there, a simple swap can mean a […]
When planning a kitchen remodel, choosing some of the smaller elements – like the kitchen faucet and kitchen sink – can be daunting, if only for the sheer number of options available. Even if you have a specific style in mind, there are so many slight variations, both in price and the fixtures themselves, that […]
Have you ever been in the kitchen, making dough or cookies or cutting raw chicken, and been stuck needing to wash your hands but not wanting to put your gross gross hands on your nice clean faucet? Especially with things like raw meat or eggs, you want to be careful not to contaminate the very […]