Kitchen cabinets: without them, even the most beautifully designed kitchen would quickly devolve into a cluttered, disorganized mess. Though today, kitchen cabinets have vastly expanded their role beyond that of the simple storage container. In the 21st century kitchen, the best kitchen designs make maximum use of their expressive potential through the use of innovative… Read more »
You’ve made the decision to remodel your kitchen, chosen an excellent contractor, and have spec’d out all the essential details of what’s going in: cabinets, appliances, new plumbing, new electrical, and flooring. Before the workers arrive, however, it’s important that you take some steps of your own. These steps will make the work go easier,… Read more »
Your kitchen is your home’s central gathering place and activity center, but as time marches on, kitchens – like any well-used room subject to wear and tear – can begin to look a bit rough. At the same time, the design choices that seemed cutting-edge a decade ago can begin to appear stale and out… Read more »
Modern design’s two guiding principles are “form follows function” and “less is more.” Modernism – as a design aesthetic – began in Europe in the 1920s and its influence is still felt today in kitchen design. Modern kitchens have a clean, uncluttered look. Unadorned, frameless cabinets dominate. Counter space is ample, appliances are readily accessible.… Read more »
