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. [...]

“Uncle Larry’s Kitchen” to Frank Lloyd Wright Dream Space

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Cabinet Masters located in Madison, Wisconsin worked with Tony Trapp Repairs, the general contractor, to transform this outdated kitchen into a space the homeowners were dreaming of. Cabinet Masters provided all the design services, product selections, and supplied the cabinetry, countertops, and tile backsplash installation.
Cabinet Masters offers full design and remodeling services, refacing, cabinetry, countertops, [...]

HomeTech Renovations, Inc. Winner in the 2011 Contractor of the Year Awards

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

HomeTech Renovations, Inc. of Fort Washington PA, was awarded the 2011 Meritorious Award in the Contractor of the Year Awards competition in the residential kitchen remodeling category for a  kitchen renovation valued over $120K.  The awards are part of an annual competition held by the Bucks/Mont Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry [...]

Third Time is a Charm – Annapolis Kitchen & Bath

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Mark Lease and Duane Dwyer, co-owners of Annapolis Kitchen and Bath  (Annapolis, MD), have been remodeling kitchens for over 20 years.  Their team works hand-in-hand with kitchen designers and homeowners to create and deliver the kitchen of their dreams.
“The best thing I ever did for my clients was designing, building, and remodeling my own kitchen [...]

Part 2: If You Were a Tree – What Kind of Tree Would You Be?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Could you identify with any of the wood personalities from Part 1 – if not, here are some more options:
Cherry

Colors range from creamy vanilla to deep, rich red
Darkens with age, mellowing to robust reddish-brown with golden luster
Straight, satiny, more subdued grain
Small gum pockets can produce distinctive markings
Distinguished by an occasional pitchpocket or birdpeck
Dine, uniform, smooth [...]

Register to win a copy of Kennedy Green House, signed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. & author Robin Wilson

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Robin Wilson’s book, Kennedy Green House, documents the eco-healthy remodel of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy’s mold infested Westchester County home by a ”Green Dream Team.” From the drawing of architectural plans to the selection of eco-friendly building materials and power sources to the retooling of the home with health-promoting, energy efficient appliances [...]

You know the products you want – But how do you pull your kitchen together?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Designing your kitchen is a fun and exciting process; however, many people have trouble pulling the “look” together.  The four main components to coordinate in your kitchen are: cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and backsplash.  Remember the color scheme and materials you choose should complement the adjacent rooms, especially if they can be seen from the kitchen. 
There [...]

KBIS 2010 – Great to See Old Friends and Meet New!

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

We are just getting back into the grove after attending the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago, IL.  What a great time!  Always nice to see our old friends and of course meet new ones.  This year our “feature” display was a combination of Macassar Ebony Veneer on our green box and Cucina di [...]

A New Beginning…

Friday, April 30th, 2010

The vision of seeing daylight and a window when standing at her kitchen sink seemed to only be possible in her dreams. Maha craved an open and airy feeling, where she could feel good during her recovery from a recent illness.
With the cramped and very anti user-friendly layout of her kitchen, a simple update of [...]