Author: Justin C.

12 Sep

Posted at 17:14h in Design, Home Improvement by
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The exciting world of entertainment centers You’ve reached a level of success that allows you to indulge yourself a bit. Nothing too tacky, but far removed from those days when you slept on a twin mattress directly on the floor of your shared apartment. Now, you have your own home and you want to get yourself a giant TV. You no longer have to worry about neighbors on the other side of the wall, so you’re going all out. It’s the home theater concept, with quality speakers and a cool entertainment center to house it all. Take your time finding the...

08 Sep

Posted at 15:14h in Blog by
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There’s never a shortage of innovation for these old standards Can you improve upon perfection? That’s a question that has plagued designers and carpenters for ages. The real question is, “How do you define perfection?” You may have an established design that is tried, true and beloved, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be room for improvement. Take the kitchen cabinet, for instance. Sure, there are the basic components of doors, drawers, wood, metal, and hinges, but where can it go from there? Where indeed…? Convenience is the inspiration for invention. And some of the new features implemented into kitchen cabinets actually...

01 Sep

Posted at 17:06h in Blog Post by
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Once of a single purpose, the kitchen has evolved into so much more Have you ever wondered which room in your home you could least do without? There are arguments to make for the bathroom, certainly, but another room serves to be equally (if not more) important for a variety of reasons - the kitchen. It’s the hub of the home where the majority of activity takes place. Throughout the world, it’s where the meals are prepared that fuel the minds and bodies of countless people. It’s where we gather. Not a day goes by that we don’t have to get something...

29 Aug

Posted at 16:50h in Kitchen Remodel by
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Explore the elements of the Modern Kitchen Style What makes a Modern kitchen? Elements such as frameless cabinets, horizontal lines and lack of ornamentation are all popular hallmarks of it, but it can be a challenge to determine what sets it apart from the Contemporary style. The two are in fact, similar yet profoundly different. When one is speaking of up-to-the-moment as in right now, they are referring to the Contemporary style. Modern, on the other hand, is of a specific design scheme from the early to mid-20th century that actually broke off from the standard styles of the days before the...

25 Aug

Posted at 17:02h in Accessories, Kitchen Remodel by
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Even knobs have stories We tend to take certain hardware for granted, don’t we? The wheels on our chairs, the fixtures for our lights, the locks on our doors, the handles on our cabinets… we can’t be blamed for not giving them a second thought, they were always just there, serving a purpose. Sometimes life doesn’t afford us a moment to stop and ask “where did that come from?” But when it does, we are introduced to a whole new world, and we’re better for it. I suppose one could laugh at the idea of writing a story about minor kitchen hardware,...

23 Aug

Posted at 17:14h in Home Improvement, Kitchen Remodel by
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A look at these original swingers The success of a cabinet installation partially hinges on… hinges. It’s those metal things that attach the doors to the frame. According to the Encyclopedia of Hardware, hinges are available in a seemingly infinite variety. However, there are ways to distinguish them from each other. For instance when you see hinges listed as “handed” it’s a term that simply specifies whether the hinges are designed to go on the left or right side of the door. Thankfully, most hinges are interchangeable and knowing the difference between the two really only matters in special situations. In most...

18 Aug

Posted at 15:10h in Design, Kitchen Remodel by
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You have options when it comes to Kitchen Cabinets These days, there is no shortage of reasons for preferring to use household materials that are made of substances other than wood. For one thing, there are all those recent concerns of outgassing from formaldehyde-treated woods. Or maybe you just prefer to be ‘Green” and opt for sustainable materials only. Or, perhaps, you simply have no desire to employ any wood for your home or kitchen at all, it’s just not you. Whatever your rationale, you’re not alone. That’s why there are plenty of options available to those who either seek wood...

14 Aug

Posted at 16:44h in Home Improvement by
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Strategies for achieving a ‘dream kitchen’ There are many aspects that can earn admiration for a kitchen. One’s idea of a “dream kitchen” is not necessarily the same as another’s, however, but there are certain amenities that everyone appreciates. When your kitchen features a number of these conveniences, it enters the realm of the exceptional. Your kitchen can, too, simply by incorporating any number of these tips...

09 Aug

Posted at 16:39h in Kitchen Remodel by
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We went to BuildDirect.com for a little insight into the order of things. There are many advantages to a complete kitchen remodel. You can make it up-to-the-minute modern, and that will contribute to great appeal for potential buyers should you decide to sell. You also add value to your home. But it doesn’t come easy – a quality remodel can be a huge challenge. But you can make it easier. There are established steps to follow that are proven to help streamline the process and guarantee that your vision is fully realized in the final physical results. The game plan can vary...

07 Aug

Posted at 17:24h in Home Improvement by
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Clever design tricks for the illusion of spaciousness It doesn’t matter what size your kitchen is, there are ways to make it appear different than its true form. By implementing certain maneuvers, it’s almost as if you can alter one’s perception and make them believe a room is bigger than it really is. There are basic strategies for achieving this illusion. Keeping the walls white is sort of an old standard, but it’s a great place to start. Of course there are other, more clever methods of making the space seem larger. Let’s take a look at a few them: 1. Limit...