What makes a room more than just four plain walls and a ceiling? Home décor can go a long way, but if you’re building your dream home, you likely want to get a little creative. There are a few simple construction details you can add to the design to sprinkle some character and charm in your home. Read on for a few of our favorite ideas to add that “wow factor” to your home design.
When it comes to designing a kitchen, the backsplash can be the icing on the cake that pulls everything together. A well-designed backsplash can elevate the look of the entire kitchen, adding color, texture, and personality. However, with so many options available, designing a backsplash can be a daunting task. To help you navigate the process, we’ve compiled a list of five tips for designing a kitchen backsplash that is both functional and beautiful. Whether you’re looking for something timeless or trendy, these tips will help you create a backsplash that suits your style and enhances your kitchen’s overall aesthetic.Continue reading
Show-stopping kitchens are the top amenity asked for by homeowners.
Designing a stunning kitchen is more than just updating an old counter-top and appliances and putting on a fresh coat of paint. To truly create a show-stopping kitchen you need to consider all the details that will help bring everything together to make an aesthetic space both you and your loved ones can enjoy together.
And what are “all the details” that you should consider when wanting to create a show-stopping kitchen? To answer this question, here is a list of some of the top details you can consider adding to your kitchen design.Continue reading
We love to see more and more homeowners jumping on the mixed metals bandwagon. Gone are the days of monochromatic finishes, when interior designers and homeowners were limited to a single metallic finish in their faucets, light fixtures and hardware. Combining a variety of metallic hues like copper, bronze, gold and silver is a trend we can definitely get behind, for not only does it add texture and depth to a space, it gives us a diverse color palette with a ton of room for creativity. Like anything, though, this design technique can be misused and end up looking more like an afterthought than an aesthetic feature. Here are some guidelines to help you understand the art of mixing metals when selecting the finishes and fixtures on your home.
It can be tricky to select the right countertop for your kitchen. You want to balance practicality, beauty and budget – but you’re probably buried in the variety of options out there. We decided to simplify things and break it down into the most common pros and cons of each material. Read on to discover the best countertops for your kitchen.
When you live in Tampa, your kitchen design is often a functional eating area by day and a combined serving and socializing area by night. There’s no question that it is a major focal point of daily life. Therefore remodeling your kitchen should give it the chance to perform all those functions yet still have that unique touch of ‘you’.
A kitchen island with sink is an all-time favorite. It’s functional and it’s a centerpiece that people will gather around and talk about. It’s a place where people eat breakfast, enjoy coffee, make sandwiches, prepare snacks during the big game, set out drinks for parties, and Continue reading
Planning for your kitchen renovations is getting underway and it’s time to make some important decisions. How do you choose between a really contemporary kitchen design and one that’s on the more traditional side? Both looks have a lot to offer, which doesn’t always make it easier to know which way to go.
For starters, consider the era and overall theme of your home. The original architecture and general style of a house can play a strong role in determining structural and design changes being made to its individual rooms. For a home built in the 1920s to 1950s, for example, a more traditional kitchen style may seem the most suitable, with architecture from the 1960s and beyond supporting a more modern take.
That said, however, there are no hard and fast rules; many homeowners have had fantastically futuristic kitchens very successfully incorporated into older, heritage style homes.
Modern kitchen designs often lean towards a largely monochromatic, fuss-free approach to materials and décor. Lines areContinue reading
Anytime in Florida is the right time to take advantage of the Sunshine State’s fine weather and great opportunities to dine outdoors. Why not cook outside, as well, and spend even more quality time with your guests? It can be fun for everyone to become a part of the meal prep, too, especially with the relaxed and casual atmosphere in a kitchen design that outdoor dining invites.
Make the most of the gorgeous weather by bringing your dinner parties and other social occasions and festivities out onto a specially designed patio or other backyard area that’s been outfitted with all the amenities of a deluxe kitchen design. Avoid heating up the house and keep the cooks right where the action is.
Just because an outdoor kitchen is not necessarily part of your actual house, doesn’t mean that it has to be without a decent cover. There are definitely great designs that include ample opportunity to provide either shade or protection from rain while you are concocting delicious meals out of doors. Of course you will want the outdoor kitchen design to suit and incorporate well with the overall appearance of your existing home, but there are many variations that can fit the bill.
If you aren’t sure where to start in coming up with an appropriate kitchen design for going gourmet under the sky above, check out the some of the following ideas.Continue reading