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7 L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas

| May 26, 2021

L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas An L-shaped kitchen is ideal for outdoor areas, including patio, deck, or pavilion spaces, as it provides convenient, functional flow for cooks without creating a barrier between cooking and lounge/entertaining space (as a U-shaped layout might). Here are just a few L-shaped outdoor kitchen designs that provide ideas for how to make the most of your exterior living space.

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Upgrade Your Space with These 6 T-Shaped Kitchen Island Countertops

| April 20, 2021

T-Shaped Kitchen Island Countertops The addition of a kitchen island is a great design element to make a kitchen’s space more functional. Whether your kitchen is large or small, a kitchen island can increase prep space and storage and even add space for seating. If your family likes to gather during cooking, you love to entertain guests, or you simply don’t have enough space for a breakfast nook or a traditional dining table, a kitchen island can be an ideal solution.

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How to Clean Quartzite Countertops in 4 Easy Steps (Plus One Common Mistake to Avoid)

| April 15, 2021

How to Clean Quartzite Countertops Quartzite not only features a wide range of colors and eye-catching patterns like its marble and granite counterparts, but it’s also a more durable option than other natural stone varieties, ranking at a 7 on the MOHs hardness scale. Bits of quartz crystals embedded into these stone slabs add natural sparkle and shine. In addition to its beauty and durability, quartzite is also extremely versatile and works well in both interior and exterior designs.

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Multi-Level Kitchen Islands that Create Personality

| March 31, 2021

Multi-Level Kitchen Islands Kitchen islands have become increasingly popular in kitchen design; adding a new workspace for food prep and central area for social gatherings, they also add a new dimension and another layer of design to your space. If you’re looking for ways to make a visually flat kitchen design more appealing, adding a dose of personality with a multi-level kitchen island can do the trick. How can you make this element functionally and aesthetically pleasing? Here are a few examples to give you ideas for your own kitchen upgrade.

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Countertop Pairings for a Black and Gold Kitchen or Bath

| March 15, 2021

black and gold kitchen and bath  Interior design changes are always evolving; all-white kitchens and gray kitchens just had a moment with popular kitchen and bath design. Now, black and gold kitchen or bath design is on-trend. At one time, it was considered unthinkable to pair black finishes with gold hardware — gold went with white, while silver went with black. Today, however, you can not only pair whichever metals you like with your black or white kitchen or bathrooms, but you can even mix metals.

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Just How Durable are Porcelain Countertops? 

| March 10, 2021

How Durable are Porcelain Countertops? We’re all fairly familiar with porcelain pieces in kitchen and bathroom spaces, thanks to the prevalence of porcelain sinks and toilets. However, innovations in porcelain have led to an ever-expanding catalog of applications for this beautiful material, including countertop slabs. 

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