When our friends tell us they’re planning their next kitchen remodel, they often drag out a scrapbook of photos and products they want in their dream kitchen. This is a great way to get buried under the idea of…
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February 2012
Before plumbing was standard, the way to wash up was with a pitcher and basin. Thank goodness we are in the age of modern plumbing, but the look of porcelain on wood is beautiful. Well, the good news is 19th…
We’ve all experienced the infamous “pantry crash”–where you open the cabinet door and seven spice containers immediately leap from the shelves and come crashing down on your head. It’s easy to blame the cabinets, or the spices, or the…
A few weeks back, we opened our mailbox to an always-pleasant surprise: the January 2012 issue of Martha Stewart Living. When we laid our eyes on the cover image (the very hard to ignore bright yellow and white New…
Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether the kitchens you see on the pages of design magazines could actually be that perfect? The truth (albeit a semi-frustrating one)? Yes and no. Yes, magazine editors are trained to find expertly designed homes,…
Please welcome back HGTV Host and Interior Design expert Lisa LaPorta in a continuing series of design inspiration videos. LaPorta will share her favorite tips on maximizing design in your kitchen and bath, then with each video our design…