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Our Favorite TV Kitchens
We always say kitchens are the heart of the home, so it makes sense that many pivotal scenes from these classic television shows are set in the kitchen. Need help choosing the right kitchen countertop? Can you guess which popular tv series each of these iconic kitchens belong to? Downton…
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Black is the New Black
Does the idea of black decor make you think of the high gloss lacquer of the 80’s? When mirrored surfaces ruled and neon deco prints adorned every available wall. Don’t let this picture of the past ruin dark colors for you. Black finishes, especially high contrast design such as black and white, are very much…
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How to Match Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops?
Colors for kitchen cabinets and countertops When choosing a specific design for your countertop, there is more to consider than simply just your cabinetry. And the question that always shows up is: How Am I Going to Match Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops? What cabinet color looks good with a dark countertop? First things…
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Style Guides: Mixing Styles
From traditional to contemporary Over the course of our style guides, we’ve visited many regions of the world and many eras. Looking at themes ranging from traditional to contemporary, from formal to cozy. While each of these styles is a melange of different rules and guidelines, sometimes it’s good to blur the margins and merge…
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All Kinds of Kitchens!
One-wall kitchen The most basic kitchen is the one-wall kitchen. This is the kitchen you get when you really don’t have space for a kitchen. The name says it all here. The appliances are all on one wall, including the sink, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The biggest advantage of this kitchen layout is how much…
Learn more Countertop Food Safety
Our countertops are there for us through so much that we’ve decided to make a post about how to keep them clean and safe. Preparing bagged lunches for our kids, working on a home cooked meal for our families after work, and preparing massive holiday feasts. They do it all, with elegance and…
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