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How to Choose the Right Bathroom Sink

by | Dec 6, 2016 | Contractors, Interior Designers, Uncategorized

Houzz is an excellent source of information and ideas. We wanted to share some recent articles with you. “‘Eight,’ I hear you say. ‘She can’t possibly be serious. Isn’t a sink just a sink?’ But yes, I am serious — and my clients are often baffled when trying to choose from the available options. The truth is that choosing one can be a bit overwhelming, but only when you’re not sure what you’re looking for. First, you need to consider which room you are shopping for (master en suite, family bathroom, powder room), who will use the room and how much space you have. So before you head off to choose your new bathroom sink, grab a coffee, have a read and then go out armed with the information you need to help narrow down the best options for you and your space.” Click here to read the full article from Houzz.    ...

Dark Gray Sophistication in a Shaker-Style Kitchen

by | Nov 29, 2016 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized

Houzz is an excellent source of information and ideas. We wanted to share some recent articles with you. “Color has a huge effect on the atmosphere of a space, and this beautiful kitchen in a Georgian house in London proves that sometimes it pays to be bold. The kitchen is outfitted with classic Shaker cabinets but wears a striking shade of flinty gray on the walls, cabinets and shelves, punctuated by a pale marble counter top. ‘It’s a very warm, atmospheric space,’ says Emily Rumble, its designer. ‘It’s a small room, but the color really makes it feel cozy and inviting.'” Click here to read the full article on Houzz....

Custom Countertops for Your Kitchen and Bath

by | Nov 15, 2016 | Contractors, Homeowners, Uncategorized

Granite and matte finishes that are leathered or honed are becoming very popular for your kitchen. These finishes are not shiny instead they have a satin or soft look. Honed pieces do not have the mirror-like appearance like granite countertops but they are equally as durable. Nude colors such as grays, charcoal black, tinted beiges and off-whites are widely being used right now as they have a clean appearance. Neutral paint color decisions have more than just an aesthetic purpose; they also lower maintenance time. These muted colors on cabinets are low maintenance and have to be cleaned less than standard paint colors.     Countertops in the bathroom are starting to feature custom pieces in custom shapes or with more complicated edges. Some are adding pieces such as glass bowls as opposed to the traditional, large vanities or built-in...

Cabinet Doors – Today’s Best Look And Fit

by | Aug 9, 2016 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers

Cabinet Doors – Today’s Best Look And Fit In January, we wrote about the surge in Shaker style cabinets.  Defined as a full overlay or euro-style doors, they’re easy to personalize with a multitude of hardware options yet fit the trend towards simplicity and functionality. But let’s not forget there’re other options. Here we discuss the three major cabinet door mountings with some pros and cons of each. Cabinet Door Lingo As far back as the early 1900s, Inset Cabinet Doors were built into most kitchens. Held in place by hinges mounted on (or just inside the cabinet face frame), the door and drawer are on the same plane as the leading edge of the cabinet box. Usually, the hinges are visible when the door is shut.   This style reduces cabinet space inside, and smaller drawers and hardware require extra blocking in the box. Price wise, it costs more than the others. However, this simple, traditional look is over 100 years old. Hardly a fad, Inset Cabinet doors aren’t going away anytime soon. Modernizing the inset door created Partial Overlay Cabinet Doors. Just as the name suggests, they partially cover the finished face frame.  The ability to install more functional hardware allows a little more room for storage space over Inset Cabinet Doors. The problem is with the overall look. The space between doors and drawers gives the appearance of dotting, rather than defining the entire surface - diminishing their popularity. Full Overlay or Euro-style Doors are the latest and again, the name defines the style. Doors and drawers completely cover the box surface leaving very small gaps...