Hanstone Quartz Countertops: The Pros and Cons

K-Kitchen A kitchen is not just about aesthetics, it is also about strength and durability. So while it is important to have a tastefully designed kitchen, it is even more important to have one that can withstand the busy and often-rough use of the space. One of the most crucial parts of the kitchen is the countertop. This is where a bulk of kitchen activities take place. For years, granite has been the mainstay of kitchen countertops. It has provided the aesthetics and resilience needed in a kitchen countertop. Now, a new material is edging the beloved granite aside. Engineered [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-19T07:42:38-06:00Categories: Bathroom Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, Kitchen Remodeling|

The 6 Best Kitchen Layouts to Consider For Your Renovation

Forsite Studio The kitchen is one of the most important rooms to get right when considering kitchen design and renovations because there is so much to consider. A kitchen is more than just where you cook and keep all your food and appliances. Will the family eat in the kitchen as well and if so how do you want them to enjoy the space? Is your washing machine in a utility room or do you need the extra counter space to cleverly hide it in the kitchen? You may start off designing your dream kitchen by considering the aesthetic [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T03:53:05-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling|

Easy Steps for Designing the Perfect Kitchen Island

Haven Design and Construction If your kitchen is big enough then you should, without a doubt, have a kitchen island added during your renovation. It’s a great thing that adds storage, place to eat and many other things. It is the ideal place to balance separation and congregation, making sure that hosts can cook and clean while they socialize with their guests. And they can be a great place for kids to do homework under the watchful eyes of their parents. The kitchen is certainly one of the most difficult spaces to design in a home. Selecting the best [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-08T22:36:40-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling|

The Comprehensive Guide To Kitchen Flooring Options

Sebring Design Build Whether you prefer natural stone, hardwoods, or ceramic tile, there is no lack of stylish options for today's kitchen flooring. While surface appeal, design, and color, are important considerations, you will also want kitchen flooring which can live up to your lifestyle and provide the durability and comfort you require. However, as much as we would like every type of floor to have superior longevity, exceptional durability, sky-high resale value and a low price-tag, it just is not realistic. If you are planning to renovate your kitchen floor, knowing the weaknesses and strengths of travertine, hardwood, [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-08T22:54:34-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling|

Shaker Style Cabinets: Are They Here to Stay?

The Kitchenworks Shaker Style Cabinetry: A Consistent Favorite And A Lasting Style! History Shaker furniture is named for the Shaker community, a religious Christian community that originated in the early 18th century as an offshoot of the Quaker movement. The Shakers’ unwavering and steadfast commitment to simplicity in life and self-reliance led them to design their own furniture, of which an absence of flair and resolute simplicity of design were the marked features. The Shakers’ spartan lifestyle and the economics of self-production became self-evident in both their architecture and furnishings. The minimum amount of material was used to construct [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T23:28:39-06:00Categories: Design Trends, Kitchen Remodeling|

Tile That Looks Like Wood vs Hardwood Flooring

Sebring Design Build Your Complete Guide: Tile that Looks Like Wood vs Hardwood Flooring We put a porcelain wood tile next to a hardwood flooring sample in our showroom and were unable to see the difference side by side. Can you tell the difference between the two samples in the picture? We asked our readers to take a vote and the results are in: 44% - Left side 56% - Right Side We posted the answer at the bottom of this article, take a look! What is Tile That Looks Like Wood? The hot trend right now is tile flooring that looks [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-10T02:49:39-06:00Categories: Bathroom Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling|

11 Helpful Tips to Budgeting Your Kitchen Remodel

Sebring Design Build Planning a kitchen remodel can be overwhelming. In addition to deciding exactly what you want your kitchen to look like, budgeting the money to create your masterpiece is frightening. Check out these 11 steps to budgeting your kitchen remodel to help you get started: 1. Know what you want, before you call a contractor. There are a plethora of great websites to help with design ideas. Spend some time educating yourself on exactly what you want before you pick up the phone to call the designer or contractor. This will save both you and your contractor time and [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T23:19:48-06:00Categories: Kitchen Remodeling|

The Best Tips for Surviving Your Kitchen Construction

Sebring Design Build How to Survive Kitchen Construction There are dozens of reasons for homeowners to have a new kitchen built from the sub-flooring out. If you’re planning on having kitchen construction done, then there are things you should know for the safety of your family. You should know a few things in order to save their sanity, too, because kitchen remodels can take twice as long to complete for many reasons. So pull up a chair and get comfortable. You have some planning to do. To Stay or Not to Stay RL Design Studio Bob Vila tells a [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-12-21T21:47:29-06:00Categories: Kitchen Remodeling|

10 Apps to Help with Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

Guiding Tech With over 1.5 million apps available in Apple's App Store, it can be overwhelming finding the right app to help with searching for kitchen remodeling ideas. We have been using an iPad in our design process for many years and utilize many of the apps below. We’ve collected a few of our favorites to help you streamline planning and make organizing your kitchen remodeling ideas a breeze. 1) Houzz (Free) I've written a lot about Houzz on this blog. It is by far, the app I use the most with organizing our kitchen remodeling ideas. We use "ideabooks" to [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-08T00:31:47-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips, Kitchen Remodeling|