Kitchen Countertops – Natural or Engineered?

Friday, January 29th, 2010

our kitchen countertop is the main functioning area of your kitchen. Whether it is making breakfast to putting together a grand dinner or baking cookies; the countertop is the central area that pulls all kitchen activities together.  Stone countertops have become a really hot trend and I have noticed people usually go with Quartz or [...]

Tips for Determining Cabinet Budget From Kitchen Designer Kathleen Kissing

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The number one remodeling project in American homes each year is kitchens. There’s good reason for this — not only do people spend a good portion of their day in the kitchen, but a majority of home entertaining takes place there as well. To correct a poor flow in kitchen traffic, design flaws and increase [...]

Prominent Interior Designer Talks Eco-Friendly Kitchens at International Builders’ Show

Friday, January 15th, 2010

ay Green, a nationally recognized interior designer, will be discussing one of her latest projects – the Greenovation of Terra Verde at the International Builders’ Show in Vegas January 19 – 22.  As part of the presentation, Green will discuss 2010 kitchen trends and how to incorporate eco-friendly products, such as Holiday Kitchen’s cabinetry, to create [...]

New Year’s Resolution – Slimming down the Kitchen Clutter

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

New Year – new kitchen, maybe not literally but you would be surprised how new your kitchen can feel when it is organized!  Not being able to find the things you need, or even knowing what you have, can be costly and frustrating.  You may feel it is because you don’t have enough kitchen space [...]

Proper Ventilation for the Kitchen Range is Important

Monday, January 4th, 2010

When designing a kitchen there are areas that may be “optional” but venting the stove is not one of them.  I recently attended training at Vent-a-Hood, where I learned that properly ventilating the stove/range is very important for several reasons. Not only can the moisture, grease, odors, and heat from cooking cause damage to the [...]