by Beth Walters | Aug 3, 2017 | Creative Design Solutions, Design Guidance, Plan Your Project
It’s surprisingly not uncommon to find yourself and your family spending all your time in specific areas of your home as other areas gather dust from months or years of neglect. Some rooms have better lighting. Some are easier to access. Some just feel right, while...
by Beth Walters | Jan 27, 2017 | Design Guidance, Holistic Design (Universal Design)
There is no greater joy for Alice than the joy of cooking in a kitchen surrounded by friends and family. An avid canner, baker, and cook, Alice hosts a book club at her home monthly. Her kitchen area, however, was small in her Herndon home; preparation space limited...
by dev | Aug 1, 2015 | Design Guidance, Design Trends, Inspiration + Trends, Kitchen & Bath
Transitional kitchens are taking over, as they merge a traditional look with a contemporary feel. This includes simpler details such as a streamlined backsplash and unadorned cabinet doors. It also pulls on classical features such as coffered ceilings, while...
by dev | May 1, 2015 | Design Guidance, Design Trends, Inspiration + Trends, Kitchen & Bath
The Commercial Look The commercial look has become very popular in Kitchens, giving homeowners the look and feel of a commercial restaurant. It includes large sinks with gooseneck faucets, large prep areas, full use appliances, restaurant style fixtures and stainless...
by dev | Apr 1, 2015 | Design Guidance, Design Trends, Inspiration + Trends, Kitchen & Bath
Lighting in Your Kitchen Lighting in your kitchen is often a main focal point, given the many shapes, sizes, and colors they come in. Pendant lights and lantern style fixtures continue to be a design trend in lighting, along with smaller lit areas of interest such as...