“Some design trends come and go with dizzying speed,” says New York City designer Ellen O’Neill. “Others seem to just hang around long past their sell-by date.” Which is why the experts are practically begging people to ditch the Industrial Kitchen design, a trend that people are still clinging to even when they’ve been told […]
Fancy yourself a Gertrude Stein Paris flat covered with masterpieces? Well, in 2019 it’s time to cool it with nailing floor to ceiling photos and prints onto your walls. Instead, make a bigger splash with one large piece that leaves an impression. “I love family photos, but the stark black or blond wood frames—thank […]
Tired of having to hunt down in your home what should be right where you need it? According to data from the 2013 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, today’s families store about 47% of their kitchen stuff outside the kitchen, from laundry rooms to basements and even outdoor sheds. You can blame it on the […]
A recent survey on kitchens from the American Institute of Architects points to the growing popularity of smart ergonomic design, a sign that kitchen adaptability will stay in vogue. Smart ergonomics simply mean convenience — for young or old, party people or homebodies — a key factor when remodeling a kitchen that will function well, retain its […]
If you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen, you’re probably hoping that this is the first/last time, right? Especially when you start looking at the mounting costs. The national average cost of remodeling a kitchen is $60,000. That’s the average, folks. So while you want to make your kitchen fit your own unique taste and style, […]
Almost half of homeowners go over budget when doing a remodel, according to a report from home improvement site Houzz. A more alarming stat: Only one in five comes in under budget. Here’s how to be of the winners in this battle. Let Goals Drive Your Budget. First, decide what’s most important to you. […]
So, you’re planning to put up a backsplash. What do you need to put into your budget? The tile and adhesive, right? And that’s about it? Try again. Big project or small, the more detailed your plan, the better prepared you’ll be for both the expected and unexpected costs that can (more like will) arise. […]
If you decide to forgo the general-contractor route and hire individual workers yourself, it’s best to get at least three quotes for each service performed. Talking to professionals isn’t just about finding the most competitive price. It’s also an opportunity to figure out what services each individual contractor includes within his fee. In fact, […]
Doing It Yourself is cheaper, right? Not necessarily, says Philadelphia-based interior architecture and design expert Glenna Stone. Depending on the project, amateurs beware. “If you don’t have the expertise, you could end up paying between 10% and 40% more,” Stone says. Why? While your DIY labor is technically free, your lack of know-how can […]
Home remodeling continues to increase in frequency as more Baby Boomers are electing to age in place and even Gen Xers opt to improve their current homes rather than trading up to newer ones. In fact, home remodeling has surged by about 30% in the past five years, according to the latest report from BuildFax, […]