If you're planning to renovate your kitchen, you're going to want to take some time thinking through your countertop choices. Countertops serve a valuable aesthetic purpose in the kitchen - as fashionable as a fine watch - while serving a critical role in keeping the kitchen safe and …
Kitchen Design
The Fun Kitchen: When You Want to Cook Up Joy
"I've read all of these kitchen design articles, and I've got to tell you, to me they all sound the same." David shook his head. "I don't want a kitchen that's contemporary. I don't want a kitchen that's charming. I want a kitchen that's fun. I live here. I want to enjoy being home." What makes a …
Sophisticated Natural Design for the Kitchen
Biophilic kitchen design means creating a kitchen full of life. Most often this is expressed through the use of green plants, both culinary in nature - countertop herb gardens, for example - and decorative. Having a passion for plants doesn't mean your kitchen design options are limited to the …
Adjusting to a Larger Kitchen
"Before we bought this house, we lived in a home with a much smaller kitchen," Jeannie, a Newton homeowner said, "and before that, in my apartment, the kitchen was practically non-existent. Now we're planning a kitchen remodel, and I'm looking at the plans, thinking what am I going to do with all of …
Kitchen Islands: Yes or No?
When you're planning your kitchen remodel the question of the kitchen island will probably arise. Do you want an island in your new kitchen? For some people, this is an easy yes or no question. They know what they want. But if you're not sure, consider these thoughts from a Needham kitchen …
2020 Kitchen Design Trends for High End Homes
Not every kitchen design trend works for everybody - for example, open shelving has fairly even numbers of people who say "Great idea!" and "Terrible idea!" The key is to know yourself. You also want to embrace those kitchen design trends that enhance the look and style of your home. If you're …