It’s no secret that kitchens have become the “hotspot” in the home. No longer does a kitchen just include a few cabinets and a couple of boring appliances. From sleek countertops to high tech appliances that offer a multitude of function, kitchens today offer all the convenience we could ever want and a stylish backdrop [...]
We are in the process of moving and have recently purchased one of those cute little country home plans that is the perfect size for the two of us. It is an older home so we want to fix some things up. Since the weather is too cold to work outside we have started on [...]
Over the years it has been interesting to see how home trends have changed. I live on the outskirts of a large city and when we first moved into the area there were many new subdivisions being built. And you know how fun it is to walk through the model homes and see the newest [...]
When I think of “ultimate kitchens” I think of those big, professionally decorated kitchens you see in magazines – the ones that are so pristine one couldn’t possibly imagine dirtying a dish. In reality, ultimate kitchen floor plans really don’t have to be big – they just have to be functional.
Functionality of the three major [...]
Here’s another great-looking product for your home that has a modern, yet “retro” look that was inspired by the American style fridges of the 1950s.
Manuafactured by Smeg, an Italian appliance company, this collection of appliances has been designed by leading architect Renzo Piano and designer Marc Newson. Besides being extremely stylish, the appliances in this [...]
When it comes to your dream home design or dream kitchen, most likely a granite countertop would be included in the “grand” plan. However, granite countertops are not inexpensive, so deciding to update a laminate or formica style countertop might not be a part of your household budget.
Thankfully, Giani Granite offers an amazing product that [...]
Whether as small as your closet or as open as the living room, the kitchen is known as the heart of the home. Family and friends frequently gather in this space, eager to share conversation and a home cooked meal. Unfortunately, not all kitchen spaces are up to this task. While perfectly functional, some kitchens [...]
It is a familiar comment among homeowners: I really should take care of that someday. You may have heard yourself say something similar. Typically they are referring to repainting, de-cluttering, patches or repairs – all those things that should be done but just are not at the top of the priority list. However, it may [...]
It’s probably happened so many times – you find the perfect curtains or decorative picture to accent your home’s décor, and you completely forget that you don’t have the proper tools to hang them. After searching through junk drawers, the garage and every other place you can think of, you still can’t find a single [...]
Homeowners everywhere are facing challenges with the decline in the housing market. In fact, even the most valuable luxury home plans are decreasing more and more in value over the life of the weak economy. Whether or not homeowners are in the market to sell, they do not wish to see their home value decline [...]