Brighten Up Your Place In the past, single light sconces were more expensive than the three light vanity fixtures. Sounds off but I swear it’s true. And in those early days of house flipping, project budgets had zero wiggle room. It was all about the price so $30 lights were the go to. As design has evolved over the past few years, thankfully, so have the lighting options. A … [Read more...] about Standout Sconces for Your Space
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Kitchen Island Design Ideas
In case you haven’t noticed, I am a big fan of kitchen islands. It’s not just me though, home buyers often have an island on the top of their “want” list. When you are opening up a kitchen to other spaces like a living and dining room then you may (or may not) have the room to include an island. It all depends upon the space and the traffic flow that is best. Fun and … [Read more...] about Kitchen Island Design Ideas
Winning Elements of Kitchen Design
This is the space where a significant part of the budget goes and where buyers walk in and immediately want to see. When you are flipping a house, or renovating your own kitchen, your planning should include the details that maximize value and appeal. Here are just a few ways I have worked with kitchens over the years to not only create a visually appealing space but add the extra … [Read more...] about Winning Elements of Kitchen Design
Kitchen Faucet Trends
It used to be that kitchens were closed off from the other rooms in the house. Magically meals would appear and be served as though prepared from thin air. Now the kitchen is the heart of the home and often is located centrally amongst the living and dining areas. This placement and changes has led to even the smallest design details in kitchens presenting an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Kitchen Faucet Trends
The Chatelain Casa Remodel Reveal – Part 2
A Classic Rambler with a Twist Not a single room was left untouched in this house so there is still so much to see. First off…the kitchen. When designing this kitchen, or any kitchen, I make every attempt to include an island. Kitchen islands have become a staple for efficiency in planning. They not only add space for preparation and serving but they also act as casual … [Read more...] about The Chatelain Casa Remodel Reveal – Part 2