Wine – In Our Glasses, In Our Hearts and In Our Kitchens

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

“Here’s to the corkscrew – a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship, and the gate of pleasant folly.“ – W.E.P. French

Wine is one of the oldest beloved beverages in the world. Combined with the increasing popularity in wine consumption (2010 2.54 gals 784 million [...]

Two Different Kitchen Stories – Same Happy Ending

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Nancy Jacobson  – Kitchen Design Partners
Mutual Respect…Partnership…Design expertise…Kitchen Design Partners (KDP) was founded on these principles. For over ten years, Nancy Jacobson has demonstrated her specialty in space planning and cabinetry design with clients throughout the North Shore and Chicago. KDP helps you create the home of your dreams while balancing practical considerations. We look [...]

A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Lori Engelhart, CKD – Wisconsin Building Supply
Watching a design come to life—and seeing the smiles on my clients’ faces—is one of my greatest rewards! A seasoned veteran of the kitchen and bath industry, Lori began her career in 1986 and earned her accreditation with the National Kitchen and Bath Association in 1996. Lori enjoys creating [...]

You’ve Made the Decision on a New Kitchen – Now What?

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Congratulation!  You have made the decision on a new kitchen and now comes the joy, excitement, and maybe even the anxiety of where do I start.  Of course you should consultant a licensed kitchen designer but it is always nice to have ideas on what you think you might like.  There are several resources  that [...]

Timeless Beauty – White Kitchens

Monday, August 29th, 2011

“White…is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black…God paints in many colours; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white.” – G. K. Chesterton
In preparing for writing this blog, I decided [...]

Search for New Faucet Leads to Dream Kitchen

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Kitchen & Bath Mart is a full service design/build kitchen and bathroom remodeling firm with over a 50-year history in the Chicagoland area.  The company works in a round table environment, which allows each project to be scrutinized at by more than one set of eyes – turning a nice project into a spectacular project.
By [...]

New Condo Kitchen Delivers Luxurious Island (Yet, Traditional) Flare – Perfect for Entertaining & Cooking

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Signature Kitchens of Vero Beach, located in Florida, opened its door in 2005.  Signature Kitchens planted it roots as a high-end kitchen and bath design firm, and with its history of  working with high end construction companies, is able to offer turn-key remodeling of any size space including bathrooms, dens, kitchens, and even whole home [...]

True Quality – True Custom

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

With three locations, in Longwood, Winter Park, and Tampa, S & W Kitchens has been serving the Florida customers since 1977 and are proud members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.  The company offers a “one-stop” shopping facility featuring all of the latest Kitchen and Bathroom cabinetry, counter-tops, and accessories available, as well as [...]

Growing Trend in Kitchen Design – Hidden Appliances

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

A great article by Anjali Athavaley of The Wall Street Journal recently appeared on MSN in the Real Estate section titled Kitchens Play Hide and Sleek addresses a growing trend in kitchen design to hide and build-in the appliances.
We have definitely seen an increase in hiding appliances with decorative panels at Holiday kitchens and it [...]

Think a new kitchen is limited by size and age – think again!

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Cabinet Masters in Madison, WI has won “Contractor of the Year” for three kitchens and baths using Holiday Kitchens cabinetry in the last two years. One in particular was 1926 home with a 12” galley kitchen. Due to the age of the home this project involved full blown lead remediation and complete electrical rework. [...]