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10 Dos and Don’ts When Designing a Kitchen Island
1. Do Choose a Tough, Easy-Care Countertop Material Kitchens are places of heavy traffic flow and productivity, so a good, durable natural or engineered stone for the countertop is crucial, says Katherine Wallis, interior designer and director at Wallis Design. You’ll also want it to be scratch-resistant and easy to clean — and the same goes for your cabinetry and floorboard materials.
5 New Entryways With Mudroom Storage Ideas
A mudroom entryway helps people tackle and organize clutter before it makes its way into the rest of the home. And there are many ways to set up mudroom storage. Locker-style cabinets hide large items. Hooks offer easy access to coats. Open cubbies manage shoes and boots. You’ll find examples for those and other smart storage features in these five stylish mudrooms. 1.
25 Beautiful Butler’s Pantries
Silver service and domestic staff are rare these days, but the demand for, and utility of, butler’s pantries — secondary kitchen spaces used for storage, food prep and hiding messes — remains high. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel and have the square footage (and budget), let these projects recently uploaded to Houzz inspire your own butler’s pantry. The rest of us can dream — and cherry-pick design and organizing ideas to apply to our kitchens, whatever their size. 1.
Surefire Ways to Get Customers to Review Your Business
When homeowners look for a remodeling specialist, there are a few key factors that influence their decision. Images of your past projects are important, as is, perhaps, the price you quote, but one of the main ways to inspire confidence is through client reviews. If you’re unsure of how to prompt customers to leave a glowing testimonial, read on for some tried and tested tips from professionals on Houzz. Consider the Benefits Wondering whether it’s worth pursuing clients for a testimonial?
10 Ways to Refresh Your Porch for Spring
1. Make a Clean Sweep Start your spring porch refresh with a spring cleaning. Wipe down or wash off the ceiling, walls and corners to get rid of dirt buildup, grime and cobwebs. Follow up by thoroughly cleaning the flooring. While you’re at it, check windows and doors for any needed repairs. You might want to refresh the caulk, replace hardware or sills, repair screens, or clean or update light fixtures or door hardware. Tackle any paint or stain touch-ups now as well.
The 10 Most Popular Dining Rooms of Summer 2021
Rich woods, metals and stones mesh with neutral, green and black-and-white walls in these most-saved photos on Houzz This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2021. As the holiday season approaches, you may be considering a dining room refresh — so it’s a good time to gather some design inspiration.
The 10 Most Popular Entryways of Summer 2021
This Trending Now story features the most-saved entryway photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2021. A beautiful entryway can make a lasting first impression. And whether you’ve got a front entry, a side entry or both, you’ve got a lot of options to consider when it comes to style and storage. You might want compartments for hiding boots and bags, or hooks for coats and hats.
10 Dos and Don’ts of Designing a Kitchen Island
When it comes to creating a new kitchen, an island is a must-have for many homeowners, but how can you ensure yours is both beautiful and functional? Here, four kitchen design experts suggest 10 things to bear in mind to help you get this key element right. 1.
What to Know About Adding an Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen is a natural gathering spot in the landscape. After all, everyone ends up in the kitchen indoors, so the odds are great that the same thing will happen when there’s a kitchen outside. An outdoor kitchen encourages you to enjoy dining al fresco whenever the weather is good, whether you have guests or not. When it’s time to entertain on a larger scale, the outdoor kitchen allows you to be part of the party.
10 Ways to Use Classic Blue, Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year
“We are living in a time that requires trust and faith,” says Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in a release announcing the company’s 2020 Color of the Year.
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