When designing or remodeling your kitchen, your backsplash is just as important as your countertops as it can help minimize spills and splashes, while improving the overall look of your kitchen. The importance of a backsplash While a backsplash isn’t just for looks, it can become an important staple for your kitchen. Whether it’s around the sink or around the […]

So you want to know how to install your own kitchen under cabinet light rail trim. Do not attempt installation unless you have some basic carpentry skills. You will also need some hand and power tools. Do not attempt this phase of your kitchen cabinet installation without sufficient time. Miter box is NOT allowed to be cut by hand! You […]

The rustic-modern interior trend is a welcome change from the vintage rustic that takes a break from the concern for aesthetics. Rustic unfinished beams and brick walls with hardwood or natural stone floors furnished with antique furniture and natural fabrics. That is a style that I enjoy exploring. Incorporating rustic elements into our homes in an informally sophisticated way, like […]

People who have never owned a trash compactor before might care less having one, while those who have … well, they could never do without it. But if you have one in your kitchen area, the different types of trash compactor bags on the market and its availability will overwhelm you. Compared to when they first came out, trash compactors […]

Black kitchen cabinets are a bold option. In fact, they can work in a surprising number of homes, although they may not be to the liking of those who like a more traditional style. The key to making these cabinets work is making sure your kitchen can handle them aesthetically to begin with, and making sure there are no lighting […]

Contrary to popular belief, adding a center island to your kitchen doesn’t have to be permanent or a big investment. By using portable carts or kitchen islands, you can achieve the sophisticated look associated with a center island without having to do a major remodel or borrow. In the kitchens of yesterday, the kitchen table served as the center of […]

Installing under-cabinet lighting in your kitchen has many benefits. Under cabinet lighting uses low wattage bulbs to make tasks easier and safer by delivering directed light to a specific area. Under cabinet lighting can provide two functions in your kitchen. It can provide countertop food prep task lighting and accent lighting to highlight countertops and backsplash. Although under the closet […]

There are many variations of the white oak. Most white oaks are actually more of a light brown than white, and antique white oak is an exception. Most very light brown oaks are considered white. Now why are these colors so popular with homeowners, interior designers, and kitchen designers? For one thing, it is a neutral color. Neutral colors are […]

Other than replacing your loose cabinet handle or knob, there really are no other solutions related to how to fix loose hardware. If you decide to use super glue, you should use a very small bead and screw in quickly. Be sure to protect the countertop or floor under the area where you are attaching the loose knob of the […]

Structured and textured cabinets are essentially the opposite of high-gloss cabinets. Instead of smooth and shiny, these are rough and matte. As a result, doors and drawers have a more natural look and feel. While high gloss is still fairly common in kitchens and bathrooms, when one is trying to achieve a more organic design, one tends to go for […]