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Kitchen Appliance Blooper: Location Makes all the Difference

We recently walked into an architectural review of one of our high rise projects and our eyes were met with this drawing ....

Can you spy the strange design flaw??

You got it?? The microwave!

You'd have to be 10' tall to be able to use that microwave functionally.

We quickly realized how many people (even professionals) forget how important location and function are .... and how they go hand in hand.

As we researched into microwave placements more and more, we found several interesting ways to functionally use a microwave uniquely.

1. Under Counter.

Depending on how high you counters are, a simple built-in under counter microwave

can do the trick

2. Built - In Cabinet :

Building in a microwave at arm height in a bank of cabinets can provide storage below and above a useful appliance

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3. Above Counter:

Quite different than the TALL placement we were stunned with in our architectural review, this microwave is shoulder height and ready to use.

Where do you prefer your microwave?!

Thursday, June 30, 2016 Comments: 0

A Statement Backsplash takes the Cake: Our latest find!

Backsplashes in a kitchen OR bathroom can really make the world of difference ...

and they don't have to boring!

This is a current kitchen remodel we are working on featuring a backsplash that speaks volumes!

The Ann Sacks diamond shaped pattern is impeccable and ready to be

installed in this gorgeous home.

How can you select the most stunning backsplash? Here are 3 tips!

1. Mix of Materials: Mixing marble and other natural stone in a beautiful pattern is a wonderful way to create an effect.

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2. Metallics: A little shimmer and shine makes everyone happy!

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3. Dimension: Many new tiles today come in a dimensional pattern and we love the
look of these!

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If you're ready to take the plunge into a backsplash, give us a call today!

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Comments: 0

Dare to be Dark

We're all about the LIGHT and BRIGHT kitchens, but every once in a while it might be good to switch it up and step out of your comfort zone!

How do you even start to do that? WELL, we are here to tell you how.

1. Go black on the cabinets and white on the walls. This provides enough contrast to bring light into the space and not close in the room. Also, by adding skylights to your renovation you can greatly increase your amount of natural light.

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2. Too afraid of changing the cabinet finish? Leave that light and paint one or two walls dark instead and offset it by adding a piece of dark furniture (aka the bar stools) to bounce the dark color around the room.

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3. Try the same tactic as #2 but instead just paint one wall of cabinets and offset it with a piece of dark furniture on the opposite side of the room.

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4. Don't be afraid of going dark in a galley kitchen. By creating natural light through a window wall or skylights and painting the walls white you can lighten the space in new and different ways.

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5. Is all that too scary? Try just painting the island dark and use a color. Such as this dark blue paint featured on Houzz as Hague Blue by Farrow and Ball.

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Light or Dark? What's your kitchen preference?!

Thursday, June 23, 2016 Comments: 0

The Galley: A New and Exciting Way to Look at Your Kitchen Sink

We have an exciting new product to showcase!!

Read on to find out what this IS?!

I visited this upscale kitchen showroom in Dallas owned by a fellow colleague Kellye Kamp, Butter of Dallas, and was excited to see the high end kitchen products she offered to the luxury market.

A networking group of industry leaders- LTD, Luxury Team Dallas

Not only are they high performing, but so unique.

I fell in love with this kitchen sink, The Galley, and will definitely be sourcing it for the new construction projects we have on the books.

The kitchen is the hub of the home, and now, The Galley Ideal Workstation is the hub of the kitchen. Not just a kitchen sink, it is fast becoming the most important appliance in the kitchen and is literally changing the way people plan for and use their kitchens.

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Wouldn’t it be nice if your kitchen sink was more than just a sink? What if it was a super-functional, smart and stylish workstation where you could prepare, serve, entertain, and clean up all in one convenient place? The Galley Ideal Workstation is the answer!

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From cutting boards, to strainers, and everything in between, this is SO much more than a sink. It can literally do anything and everything you need to do in a kitchen. And it's available in 6 different sizes!