by nancyhugo | Jun 10, 2019
Open shelving is a trend that is here to stay. Using floating shelves made of wood or metal to show off your items are popping up in every room. In the kitchen, these shelves can not only show up some of your interesting wares, but used to hold dishes, spices,...
by nancyhugo | Jun 3, 2019
No one should ever have to shout, lean forward, or twist their necks in order to have a regular conversation. When arranging furniture in your living room, sofas and chairs should face each other to some degree. In large rooms, that you can create more than one...
by nancyhugo | May 21, 2019
The kitchen island has become an important element to today’s kitchen. In the 50’s it was common to see a kitchen table in the middle of the room. This was the gathering place for the family to eat together, but it was also a work area for the...
by nancyhugo | May 15, 2019
A backsplash is a vertical extension to a counter—typically kitchen or bathroom counter—and has the primary function of protecting the wall behind the sink from being damaged by water. In today’s kitchens and baths we use the backsplash as the...
by nancyhugo | May 6, 2019
The most popular countertop material for 2018 is engineered quartz surpassing natural stone materials (48 percent to 43 percent), according to Houzz. Only 30 percent of homeowners opted for new granite counters in 2018. The survey concluded that white...
by nancyhugo | Apr 29, 2019
The top three styles anticipated to be trendy for kitchens in 2019, and continuing through 2022 are Transitional, Contemporary and Farmhouse, according to the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). Transitional Kitchens are described as somewhere between...