Due to the mountainous topography of East Tennessee many homes are built with lower levels or basements. This is an easy and inexpensive way to gain extra square footage. However, many people are guilty of treating this part of the home as an afterthought. People...
When it is time to remodel your kitchen, there is usually no larger single investment than the cost of the cabinetry. In many instances, cabinetry can contribute 20-40% of a kitchen remodeling budget. With such a large price tag to just one element of your...
The bathroom is part of our daily ritual. For many of us , it is the most private room in the house and a place to get away for a short while from the noise, stress and pressures of the day and the world we...
I always get asked by those who are thinking about updating or renovating their kitchen, “what are the latest trends?” “What do I need to include in my project so that my project will last and be current for many years to come?” While most...
So, you have decided to remodel your kitchen. You’ve done your homework and you have a budget and you have a plan. And you are in the midst of making all the decisions about cabinetry, appliances, flooring, etc. Or maybe you are just looking at...
The kitchen continues to be one of the top remodeling projects homeowners tackle each year. And whether your plans are for a complete top to bottom kitchen remodel, or just a minor redesign of a few elements, everyone is still interested in how much a...
It is often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Another saying could be, “Kitchens are at the heart of entertaining”. Today more and more couples – and single guys and gals as well- spend time with family and friends cooking and entertaining...
The client that bought this townhouse loved her view of the lake but hated the outdated kitchen. It was more than 20 years old and the finishes were dated and the layout was not conducive to entertaining, which she loved to do. The pickled oak...
White kitchens have always been a classic staple of design. Yes, there may be other trends that come and go but white never really ever seems to be completely out of the picture. Today, we are doing more white kitchens than ever. And white kitchens cross all...
Each year, I love to look back and see where design has been for the last year and where it seems to be going. Over the last few years, I have seen kitchens becoming less cookie-cutter and more reflective of the client’s lifestyle and personal...