House sizes have gotten smaller in recent years, creating the need for clever storage solutions. And that applies to custom closets, as well as the kitchen. In today’s home market, a walk-in. custom closet is a major status symbol, and the trend is that home buyers are willing to pay extra for a walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Who is better at space planning than a kitchen and bath designer, like me? I discovered that custom closet design is a natural addition to my skill set…

  Unlike shag carpeting, some design elements have a timeless appeal that will ensure that your kitchen remodel is as aesthetically pleasing and welcoming 30 years from now as it is today. If you want to create a kitchen that has a classic look that will never go out of style or seem dated, you should consider incorporating some of the following elements into the room’s design.  (more…)

While multigenerational living is a new type of family dynamic in the 2010s, in reality, it’s nothing new. In 1940, about one-quarter of the U.S. population lived with three or more generations in one home. After WWII, American families largely became two-generational, with parents and minor- age children under one roof. Then the share of the population living in a multigenerational-type of household – defined as including two or more adult generations or including grandparents and…

There’s no denying – every kitchen needs a sink. But unlike all the other things you must choose when planning a kitchen remodel, style should not be your number one consideration when selecting this necessity, Instead, think about a sink that will work well for the way you and your family will use it. Prep work, cooking, and clean up all involve the sink in one way or another. Having a sink that best matches your needs and lifestyle is a critical factor in having a truly functional and…

Open floor plan living hasn’t merely increased in popularity in recent years, it seems to be the #1 feature people look for in a remodeled kitchen. More than 600,000 photos of open floor plan spaces on Houzz.com prove it’s a very popular lifestyle choice. Open floor plan remodels take out walls and merge everything together into one large space. In both remodeled kitchens and in new construction, integrating meal prep, parties, etc. with the living area appeals to people because “that’s…