Award-Winning Historic 1916 Kitchen Remodel – Technology, Storage Space & Function

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

Recently recognized as one of the nation’s top kitchen and bath showrooms, DCI Home Resource is Charlotte, North Carolina’s premier source for cabinetry, appliances, plumbing, and award-winning kitchen and bath designs. DCI’s designs have been featured in multiple nation-wide magazines such as Kitchen & Bath Design News, Betters Home and Gardens, and Signature Kitchen and [...]

Part 2 – Kitchen Islands (Big or Small We Love Them All!)

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

There are so many different options and features when it comes to custom kitchen islands.   Driven by form and function, kitchens islands can be as basic or unique has you desire.  From a sleek modern design to a classic architectural masterpiece  – from the centerpiece of the kitchen to a simple addition of seating space [...]

Part One: Kitchen Islands – Features & Function

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Kitchen islands have become a standard feature in most kitchens today.  Due to their exceptional features and ease of functionality, kitchen islands fulfill basic amenities such as food preparation and storage and can give your kitchen architectural style and added function.  Add seating and it can even serve as an important meeting place for family [...]

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 [...]

Tips on Getting Your Kitchen Organized – It’s All About Storage!

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Better Homes and Gardens recently posted a very informative article titled Best Ways to Store More in Your Kitchen – we love this article so much, we thought we would share it and add some ideas of our own:

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Design Your Kitchen Perfect for Today – and the Future

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Universal design in the kitchen means accommodating all people, including those of different ability, height, and age. By incorporating universal design into your kitchen, you can ensure that you will be able to enjoy your space for a long, long time.  As a bonus, many of the accessible features will make your home more convenient [...]

Small on Space but not on Efficiency & Style!

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

A small, well-appointed, functional kitchen sparkles with convenience, efficiency and style.  The goal for most people when remodeling a small kitchen is solve two problems – storage and prep space.  We’ve got several ideas on how to maximize your space and make your kitchen appear larger.
STORAGE
Use every inch you’ve got to ensure your countertops remain [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]