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Articles by Moorea Hoffman
Before and After: 4 Dreamy White-and-Wood Kitchens
If you’re looking for a tried-and-true palette for your kitchen, it’s hard to go wrong with crisp whites and warm woods. Check out the “before” and “after” photos of these four kitchen remodels, all featuring a white-and-wood scheme, then let us know which one gets the balance right for you. 1.
Kitchen of the Week: Black-and-White Elegance in an Open Plan
Jesse and Alexa Tepperman were excited when a sizable lot with a 2,200-square-foot, 1950s bungalow went on sale in a neighborhood that topped their dream list of places to live in Toronto. The couple, who at the time were living in a townhouse with two dogs and a son on the way, thought the charming house was something they could update to fit their soon-to-be-busier lifestyle. After buying the property, they began renovations right away, living in their townhouse during the work.
15 Simple Organizing Tools and Where They Work Best
I would find it difficult to obey stay at home orders without all my stuff. I've made about 60 masks without having to go shopping by using fabric remnants. I also crocheted and knitted Christmas gifts, did some mending, helped 5yr old granddaughter with some crafts, made edible play dough, assembled an outdoor play kitchen from lumber scraps and an old plastic child's kitchen. A tent is set up in the backyard and we established 2 new vege garden areas using what was on hand.
Green Cabinets and Bold Tile Star in Historic Kitchen Remodel
See how the designer blended classic details with bold elements to create a stunning kitchen in a historic Houston home Bryan Anthony26 minutes ago Houzz Editorial Staff; writer, design enthusiast, reader, avid traveler. More The chance to bring a 1920 house in a historic neighborhood of Houston back to life excited the homeowners even though the challenge was steep.
Breezy Beach Style Brings Joy to a Designer’s Kitchen and Bedroom
Designer Krista Watterworth Alterman loves bright, white, neutral interiors. “They give me great joy and pleasure,” she says. So the dark cabinets, heavy draperies and muted yellow walls with a sponged-on effect inside her 2002 basic model home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, weren’t exactly delivering much delight. Alterman and her husband, Eric, lived with the existing style for about eight years until they decided in 2019 it was time to renovate.
10 Design Tips for Planning a Family Kitchen
When planning a new kitchen, it’s important to consider the requirements of everyone who’ll be using it. For family homes, this means having an adaptable space that can meet your needs and those of your children, both while they’re young and as they grow into teenagers. This is just as important for anyone planning a kitchen who hopes to have children in the future.
Kitchen Confidential: Walk-In Pantries vs. Cabinet Pantries
It’s only natural to debate whether to go with a walk-in or cabinet pantry when you’re building a new home or redesigning your existing kitchen. Some homeowners want a roomy nook with wall-to-wall shelves and customized inserts, while others are satisfied with just a few shelves and pullouts tucked inside a kitchen cabinet. Here are the pros and cons of both styles. Walk-In Pantries Pro: They have more storage capacity. Walk-in pantries are a home chef’s best friend.
The Case for 2 Kitchen Sinks
While the majority of American kitchens have only one sink, the trend toward two is growing quickly in new construction and major remodels. Why would you possibly need two kitchen sinks — that is, if you are in the fortunate position to be able to afford this luxury? In a nutshell, for better kitchen workflow. There’s a lot to think about when planning a kitchen layout.
Details That Count: 11 Designer Secrets to Work Into Your Kitchen
Designers have many secrets they deploy for a successful kitchen remodel.PreviouslyI shared 17 of my favorites , and here I offer 11 more. Read on for ideas that will make your kitchen more beautiful as well as more functional.
Details That Count: 17 Designer Tips for a Great Kitchen
Great design is all about the details — especially those that, when done right, you don’t notice at all. As a kitchen designer, I have a number of special techniques to create gorgeous kitchens that function beautifully. Here are 17 of my best kitchen design secrets. All About Outlets 1. Color-coordinate the outlets. Local building codes often state that there must be an electrical outlet every 4 feet in the kitchen.
8 Shed Storage Ideas to Help Beat Garden Clutter
Garden clutter can build up quickly, so a well-organized shed is essential for keeping on top of everything. Take a look at these ideas for making the most of the storage space in yours. 1. Start With Shelves When it comes to sheds, you can almost never have too many shelves, so try to factor in as many as possible when adding a new garden shed.
6 Kitchen Makeovers That Benefited From Refaced Cabinets
Arguably, cabinets make or break a kitchen. They take up the most visual space and deliver the most function through storage capacity and organization. That’s also why kitchen cabinets are one of the largest expenses during a kitchen renovation. But if your cabinet body — or carcass, as it’s otherwise macabrely known — is in good shape, you can reduce the cost of what you might pay to buy new cabinets and instead reface or refinish your existing kitchen cabinets.
How Much Room Do You Need for a Kitchen Island?
A well-planned island layout can allow a smooth workflow and provide a comfortable space for preparing and cooking food. Islands also frequently provide space for dining, working and storage.But while a well-planned layout offers much enjoyment, a poorly planned island can be frustrating. This is particularly true if there is insufficient space for an island to begin with.
Ask These 8 Questions to Get Your Family Organizing Station Right
Life is messy, but a household organizing station can make staying on top of your family to-do list easier. Ideally, this place is where you pay bills, sort and store important paperwork, leave notes that connect family members and post the calendar that keeps you all running on time. Do you have a system like this in place? If not, the start of a new year is a great time to get one. If you already have a family organizing station, in January assess what’s working and what’s not.
The Case for Getting a Separate Cleanup Sink
There are good reasons to have two sinks in your kitchen — if you’re lucky enough to be able to afford that option, of course. Having two properly placed sinks improves kitchen workflow, allows multiple cooks to work in comfort simultaneously, and prevents dirty dishes from getting in the cook’s way. Recently, I made the case for two sinks and described considerations for the prep sink, where you wash, chop, peel and prepare the meal.
8 Clever Solutions to Turn a Kitchen Nook Into an Organization Center
Kitchens these days are the center of activity in the home—from cooking dinner to paying bills to charging our devices. So it makes sense to have a centralized place within them for these activities, as well as for sorting mail, stashing keys and more. If you’re thinking about a remodel or building a new home, consider installing one of these centers, whether a desk or an upright organizing center. Take a look at eight options that help keep the kitchen clutter-free.
What to Know About Working With a Custom Cabinetmaker
Q. Why should homeowners consider going the custom route rather than buy off-the-shelf stock cabinets? Vince Lisanti, CCS Woodworks, Rock Hill, New York:The two biggest factors for choosing custom are attention to detail in the design phase and having the ability to seamlessly match millwork, trim or furniture pieces with the custom cabinetry. True custom cabinets offer customers the ability to have complete flexibility in their project designs.
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