Are quartz counter tops better than granite?

You’ll be fine with either one. For many years quartz was much more expensive than granite and the selections where limited, but in the last few years there are many more quartz options available and the prices have come down as demand has risen.

How much will my kitchen remodeling project cost?

This varies greatly by project. A full kitchen remodel including appliances generally starts around $60,000.00 and could range to over $200,000.00. Most kitchens in eastern Massachusetts range from $60,000.00 to $150,000.00

How much will my bathroom remodeling project cost?

This varies greatly by project. A full half bath remodel usually costs between $9,000.00 and $15,000.00. A family bath with a tub, vanity, and toilet usually starts between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00.

What is Design Build?

Design Build is a process in which one company handles all project budgeting, planning, design and construction. This preferred method of home improvement works since blueprints and designs from architects are expensive and add months to the process.

How much will a master suite addition cost?

This varies greatly by project and homestyle. A local, reputable design build firm will be able to help you determine a budget and also design and build your addition.

How much will a family room addition cost?

This varies greatly by project and homestyle. A local, reputable design build firm will be able to help you determine a budget and also design and build your addition.

How much does a finished basement cost?

This varies greatly by project and homestyle. A local, reputable design build firm will be able to help you determine a budget and also design and finish your basement.

Winners at KBIS – New Kitchen and Bath Products 2018

I was lucky enough to attend the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which was held last month in Orlando, FL. This is the world’s largest trade event for the kitchen and bath industry and has been for the past 50 years. Between 80,000 and 100,000 people attended the show in January. Over 500 leading brands and thousands of products were highlighted this year! There were interactive exhibits and many innovative, new products and technologies introduced. It was truly an inspiring event! To highlight the award-winning products, here’s a look at a few.

Best In Show Award

Faucet – the “Grid” from Kallista, a luxury brand known for unique and tasteful design and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohler. Yes, the water flows perfectly, through the “grids” of this modern, based on classic, cubist and mid-century design form. Amazing!

GRID Faucet by Kallista. Photo courtesy of Kallista website.

Kitchen Gold Award

Snap Panel Lighting – from Tresco for Rev-A-Shelf, these light panels come in 12” x 12” LED sheets, are razor thin, can be snapped into 3” x 3” squares and snapped back together, to create any desired configuration for cabinet interior surfaces or other back-lit applications. This is a new, customizable and uniform lighting solution with a very low profile! They are also very easy to install with small clips and screws that come with the sheets. And, they’re dimmable!

Tresco SNAP LED Lighting. Photo courtesy of Tresco website.

Kitchen Silver Award

Samsung Flexwash and Flexdry washer and dryer set. Both washer and dryer can do two loads at once! Both include large capacity compartments in the front and smaller capacity compartments on the top for delicate items. The steam function is included to reduce wrinkles. They both come with Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can control the machines from your phone.

Samsung FlexWash and FlexDry washer and dryer combo.

Bath Gold Award

Bath Silver Award

DeKauri, designed by Daniel Germani for Cosentino. This is a furniture piece crafted from exotic Kauri wood pieces from New Zealand. The striking, white Dekton sink, faucet, and mirror are concealed behind the beautiful doors. Great design and function!

DeKauri is a freestanding enclosed bathroom vanity crafted from 50,000-year-old Kauri wood.

Of course, these winners are just the tip of the iceberg of all the great new products that were showcased at the event. From fantastic new kitchen appliances to great new designs in cabinet hardware, KBIS is a must for trade professionals in the kitchen and bath industry. I’m thrilled to have gone! – Nancy Werneken