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A Splash in Backsplash
A backsplash can be the pièce de résistance to a kitchen design. It’s often the first thing that draws the eye of guests or potential buyers. And this can be both a good and a bad thing. A tile that is too flashy may only suit certain tastes, whereas a backlash that lacks luster can be just as distracting and boring. Let's tale a look at the hottest trends and timeless classics that could make selecting the perfect backpsplash a little easier! More often, slabs of stone are being used as backsplashes. This gives a seamless look from the counter...
A Closer Look at Countertops
“The kitchen is the heart of the home” is an old saying, but its truth has never been questioned. When people gather, there is always food. A kitchen counter is the place where all those special family meals are made. A place where friends and family stand and chat around all the finger foods. For some it’s the place where coloring books and crayons stay sprawled out for hours as a masterpiece is made. The kitchen counter can be one of the most used surfaces in a home. It needs to last, and it needs to be a place people...
Hardware Happy: Tips and Trends
Hardware took a slight turn in the world of interior design where… it wasn’t there! Touch latch cabinets or grooves hidden right in the wood of doors were becoming increasingly more popular over the last decade. But the jewelry of cabinetry is making a comeback. Mid-century modern and transitional styles have been on the front page of most design magazines this year and hardware is playing a starring role. The trends in 2019 include a variety of metals in a plethora of matte finishes, and other interesting materials such as acrylic, to name just one. But while materials and finishes...