6 Green Kitchen Cabinets Ideas for Modern Color
Green is making its way into many homeowners’ modern kitchens. Because of its earthy tone, it’s a solid alternative outside of white. Green spans a wide variety of shades from light sage to emerald green. As nature’s ambassador, green brings the outside in and adds warmth. Source
2022 Bathroom Design Trends: Color, Style, and Technology
Homeowners looking for bathroom design ideas are pulling inspiration from style-forward boutique hotels as well as nature. These are two of many trends identified in the latest annual National Kitchen & Bath Association report. Sweeten reports on their in-depth look at the latest trends from a survey of over 700 designers, architects, contractors, and showroom […]
2022 Kitchen Remodeling Cost Guide National Edition
The two main services to consider for your kitchen renovation are build service and design service. Depending on your needs, you have some options for what types of firms to hire. Build service with a general contractor Build service would include demolition and construction services, and would be carried out by your general contractor. Some […]
How Much Does an Interior Designer Cost?
Melissa Galt identifies the biggest role of an interior designer. Melissa, who honed her own skills as a designer, is an author, business coach and marketing consultant to the trade. “Our hope is to help homeowners discover about designers what they didn’t know existed,” said Melissa. “Space planning is the most important element of interior […]
The Pros and Cons of Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Bottom freezers are great for size capacity, stacking, and efficiency. Side-by-side refrigerators are best for accessibility, small spaces, and price. Choosing between a bottom freezer or side-by-side refrigerator depends on what the homeowner is looking for. Source
2022 Kitchen Design Trends: Color, Style, and Technology
Renovators are blending brave color choices with the wood tones. And green and blue are topping the list of emerging kitchen colors. These colors are appearing on backsplashes, cabinets, and wall paint as well as artwork. Often brushed gold hardware is the accent of choice adding an even cozier feel to new kitchens. The kitchen […]
What is Soapstone?
Soapstone countertops take the lead for low-maintenance, durability, and modern sensibilities (Above) Sweeten homeowners Janet and Jerry install a soapstone countertop and backsplash The kitchen is uniquely a space where we’re ultra-comfortable and happily busy. There’s a lot of infrastructure in a kitchen too, between cooking and refrigeration and storage. Countertops, we’d say, are one […]
White Kitchen Islands: A Classic Workspace for Every Style
White kitchen islands anchor a cook space, and are dependable in function and style Look no further for inspiration for your cook space than a white kitchen island. Large or small, it helps bring unity to the space and a sense of dimension. White can blend effortlessly into a similar color palette. Or, it can […]
2022 Color Trends of the Year: Farrow & Ball
Honey Gold (Babouche No. 223) For 2022, yellow is reinterpreted in shades of honey gold, which can bring soft light into a room. It’s a soothing shade that’s warm and fresh. Soft White (Schoolhouse White No. 291) The go-to white for 2022 is a soft white that isn’t stark or bright. Use it to add […]
Wood Cabinets Make a Comeback in the Kitchen
For decades, homeowners chose neutral color palettes in their homes. It is versatile, as a complementary backdrop for bold, colorful accent pieces. Or, it can stand alone, adding a calm yet stylized feel to any room. In the past, neutrals in the kitchen meant light wood cabinets. In fact, from the 1970s to the early […]
