1930s: The Steamy Depression-Era “Modern Kitchen” In the 1930s, the kitchen was being transformed from the antique kitchen to the “streamlined modern kitchen” with time-saving features, better organization, and greatly improved ventilation. The “all-electric kitchen” was promoted in popular magazines with numerous advertisements showing newly designed appliances large and small. Mixers were a housewife’s dream […]

When choosing the right countertop material for your kitchen, bathroom, or bar area, you have a wide variety of options. And a wide variety of prices! Learn about the options and their costs, both the initial investment and the lifetime value; it will be a most worthwhile effort. In this article, we’ll outline the various […]

Greatly designed kitchens and bathrooms with aesthetic appeal are essential aspects of modern homes. The year 2021 is expected to bring even more innovations in this area, as people would supposedly spend more time in their respective homes. As more and more people explore their culinary skills, kitchens have become their favorite mini picnic spot. […]

Many experts have researched that the color of lighting can affect your mood. We have also experienced this ourselves. We know what our mood is like on a sunny day and how different it becomes on a rainy day. The color of the light also plays an important role in your current task. Choosing the […]

One of the most frequent questions I get as a designer is: Can I put an island in my kitchen? Gone are the days when kitchens were the epicenter of the kitchen and here to stay, at least for a long time, is the modern version of the kitchen that has become not only a […]

Installing under cabinet lighting in your kitchen has many benefits. Under cabinet lighting uses low wattage bulbs to make tasks easier and safer by delivering directed light to a specific area. Under cabinet lighting can provide two functions in your kitchen. It can provide countertop food prep task lighting and accent lighting to highlight countertops […]

Hobbyist or professional Furniture making can be a pleasure with the right set of wood furniture blueprints. Any hobbyist, as well as professional, is perfectly capable of producing a great piece of furniture with a detailed and comprehensive set of prints. There are a number of excellent wood furniture plans that are available online. Plans, […]

Today, buying the right type of cabinets is an important decision, as there are several species of wood, tons of door styles, and dozens of color combinations. Therefore, it is important that you do your homework before buying the kitchen cabinets you want. In fact, you can buy quality cabinets at various prices. Below are […]

Today, many people are considering purchasing petrified wood flooring. If you are one of these people, you must know the different pros and cons of acquiring this type of soil. Before tackling this, what is petrified wood really? Well, it’s actually some kind of fossilized wood. Through a process that has taken thousands of years, […]

If you are considering a metal faucet, sink, or countertop for your kitchen or bathroom, you may have heard the term “live finish” or perhaps “organic finish.” Any metal other than stainless steel that is not coated with a sealant or a metallic finish such as chrome will acquire a “patina” over time. This means […]