The Dos and Dont’s of Caring for Your Wood Cabinets

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Everyday use can take a toll on your wood cabinets—no matter what room they happen to be in. The good news is that all it takes is a little TLC to maintain their beauty and integrity over time. Here are some quick dos and don’ts to keep them looking like new: Photo by Teddy Edwards – Search kitchen pictures DO tackle spills quickly. Spills and stains will happen, and when they do, it is important to wipe them away as quickly as possible to avoid lasting damage. DO use the right cloth. To preserve the beauty of your wood cabinets, gently wipe away spills with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth followed by a dry, lint-free cloth. DO treat tough stains

Design Trends: Open Storage, Backsplashes, and the Illusion of Space

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Make Board Games the Main Event! Photo by Tamara Hubinsky Interiors – Search transitional kitchen design ideas It’s easy to forget about Monopoly or Bananagrams when they are tucked away in storage. Keeping your games out in the open will remind you to partake in the fun more often. The Illusion of Space Photo by Hado Photo – Search eclectic living room pictures Small living area? No problem! Lean a mirror against the wall for the illusion of more space. Never-Ending Backsplashes! Photo by Abruzzo Kitchen & Bath – Look for transitional kitchen pictures Why limit yourself to a backsplash just above the sink or oven? Continuing your kitchen backsplash throughout the entire room

Design Trends: Practical Storage, Glamorous Bedrooms, and Outdoor Kitchen Space

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Glass Cabinets   Photo by Jill Wolff Interior Design - Search traditional kitchen design ideas Conventional, closed-off cabinets can block views and light. Instead, consider adding cabinets with glass doors or panels on both sides to make the kitchen feel more open.   Top-to-Bottom Storage   Make the most of your storage space! Shelves and cabinets with top-to-bottom storage offer that extra organization you’ve been craving. Glamorous Bedrooms   Want to add some glamor to your bedroom? Place a mirror on the wall above each nightstand. This is perfect for small spaces, creating greater depth in the room, and adding glitzy style to the bed wall. Outdoor Kitchen Space   If you love the outdoors, building a small kitchen space

Design Trends: Practical Storage, Glamorous Bedrooms, and Outdoor Kitchen Space

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Glass Cabinets Photo by Jill Wolff Interior Design – Search traditional kitchen design ideas Conventional, closed-off cabinets can block views and light. Instead, consider adding cabinets with glass doors or panels on both sides to make the kitchen feel more open. Top-to-Bottom Storage   Make the most of your storage space! Shelves and cabinets with top-to-bottom storage offer that extra organization you’ve been craving. Glamorous Bedrooms   Want to add some glamor to your bedroom? Place a mirror on the wall above each nightstand. This is perfect for small spaces, creating greater depth in the room, and adding glitzy style to the bed wall. Outdoor Kitchen Space   If you love the outdoors, building a small kitchen space

How to Choose the Best Cabinets for Your Kitchen

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KraftMaid Square Raised Panel - Veneer Maple Canvas When you’re looking to improve your house, whether you want to sell or make your abode more comfortable for many years to come, the first thing you probably thought about was improving and updating your kitchen. From gathering around the table for dinner and late night chats, to card games and homework and elaborate dinner parties, kitchens are the command center for most homes, providing physical and emotional nourishment for the people who enter. As a result, homeowners have many options when it comes to appliance upgrades, floors, lighting, and paint choices. Before making any of those decisions, though, you should make a decision about your cabinets. The appearance and

Design trends: formal dining rooms, fireplaces and flame stitch

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Formal Dining Rooms Many homeowners are yearning for a central space to gather over delicious food and drinks: the formal dining room is making a comeback!   Mismatched Cabinets This year, consider taking a risk with your kitchen cabinets. Mismatching colors and styles can result in beautifully unique kitchens.   Fireplaces Move over, big screen TVs! Fireplaces are now becoming the focal point of living rooms.   Statement Lighting Use bold and unique lighting to add a little “wow” to an otherwise subtle room.   Flame Stitch Popular in the ‘70s and ‘80s, flame stitch may be making a comeback. The hypnotizing, zigzagged patterns make textile pieces pop and are contributing to the trendy mosaic tile movement. Image Resources: http://www.houzz.com

Design trends: glass cabinets (with accent lighting), organized entryways and holiday gold and reds

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Show and Tell Glass cabinets are this year's big trend, with plenty of choices like frosted, seeded, reeded, mullion, arched and stained glass. Use accent lighting to showcase decorative contents inside or to create ambiance. Cabinets Aren’t Just for the Kitchen Create a sense of calm with a fashionably organized entryway. No more clutter by the door!   Gold Accents Make Any Holiday Table Shine Sprinkling gold accents, such as gold-lined plates and candles, will light up any dinner table this holiday season. Hold On to Those Holiday Reds Next year’s trends include shades of red, as well as pinks and peach. So you can keep those festive reds around the house even after the tree is gone.   A Look

Design trends: functional storage, seamless kitchens and the neutral palette

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Soaking in Style If you have the room, a free-standing bathtub is a beautiful sculptural piece that adds class and function to any bathroom. The Invisible Fridge Today's kitchens can have a clean, seamless look thanks to the integrated fridge, which blends right into existing cabinetry.   A Bright Neutral Palette Using this year's biggest neutral − grey − is easy in rooms that receive plenty of natural lighting. Just a few hints of white and blue allows for a natural-looking combination that works every time. Storage in Unlikely Places It's true that kitchens today are getting bigger, but they're also getting more functional. Storage space built into every nook and cranny allows for a beautiful, and organized, entertaining space.

Simple Steps to Kitchen Staging and Design

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Selling your home? Great, get ready to stage your kitchen. When it comes to staging to see there are a few things to consider. Decluttering, reorganizing and cleaning are a great start but what other steps are essential when you want to put your home on the market? Tidy and Reorganize Look around at your kitchen. Is there something that you always wanted to change but never got around to?? Are there appliances or furniture that always get in the way? Unnecessary items that makes your kitchen look cramped for space? Well, whatever it is, it is time for a change. Take the time to tidy and reorganize your kitchen. This means consolidating- leave as few items in sight as

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