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The Top Kitchen Design Trends from 2019

| December 22, 2019

Kitchen design trends to look out for There are always going to be timeless trends that permeate interior design. 

But, if you want to achieve a look that’s popular now (or will be attractive to prospective homebuyers in the near future), you might want to peer back on the top kitchen design trends that permeated 2019. Here are a few kitchen design trends that may help inspire your next project.

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Color Scheme Series: How to Create a Stunning White on White Kitchen

| December 16, 2019

Kitchen renovations in Fairfield, CT and Westchester, NY There’s nothing quite like a classic, white kitchen to make your space feel open, airy and clean. For this reason, white kitchens are always on-trend, but unfortunately sometimes don’t receive more attention from homeowners undertaking a kitchen design or makeover because they can be perceived as being ‘vanilla.’ But that simply is not the case. Here are five tips to create a stunning, white on white kitchen that’s anything but vanilla.

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How to Use Pinterest for Kitchen Design Ideas

| December 10, 2019

How to use Pinterest for your next interior design project You know you want to renovate your kitchen, but figuring out how to make the best use of available space, upgrade materials and generally improve the most used room in your house is no easy undertaking for the average homeowner. That said, you don’t need to rely on your interior designer skills to do all the heavy lifting. Continue reading to learn how to use Pinterest for kitchen design ideas. 

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Color Scheme Series: 5 Beautiful Blue and White Kitchen Combinations

| December 3, 2019

Blue and White Kitchen Combinations

If you’re interested in creating a chic, timeless kitchen space with the addition of stunning color, you really can’t go wrong with a blue and white kitchen color scheme.

When it comes to planning the color scheme in your kitchen, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by options, even if you narrow your focus to current trends.  While a neutral kitchen or a classic white are always good fallbacks, especially if you’re thinking of selling your home in the not-too-distant future, homeowners with plans to stay for a while might want to add a little personality to this important room, by way of color. 

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Quartzite vs. Granite: 5 Key Differences

| November 24, 2019

Quartzite vs Granite countertops If you’re considering natural stone for the countertop surfaces in your home, you might look at samples of quartzite and granite and hopelessly wonder which is which and how they differ. Natural stone varieties like granite and quartzite share common attributes, it’s true, but when you begin researching these different types of stone, you’ll find that there are some key differences that could sway your decision.

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Our Favorite Kitchen Countertop Ideas for Families with Young Kids

| November 20, 2019

Kitchen Countertop Ideas for Families with Young Kids Kids will be kids, and when it comes to your kitchen countertops, unfortunately, they can put them to the test, be it with glitter and glue, accidental spills or cleaning with the wrong products when trying to help out. However, living in a household with small children does not mean you have to skimp out on your design aesthetic to provide functionality and durability. 

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6 Cambria Quartz Countertop Options to Consider for Your Home

| November 10, 2019

Cambria countertop options There are plenty of reasons to love engineered quartz countertops. There’s the fact that they’re comprised of over 90% natural stone, which gives them the depth and dimension you expect with any natural stone product. The remaining materials include resins and polymers that create a hard, non-porous surface, making for exceptional resilience and durability, as well as pigments that can make quartz look like other types of stone (marble, granite, etc.), or a completely unique surface.

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Color Scheme Series: How to Pair a Gray and White Bathroom Flawlessly

| November 5, 2019

how to pair a gray and white bathroom Over time, the design pendulum swings between the popularity of warm and cool color palettes. 

As of late, gray has been the go-to neutral and is continuing to stay an on-trend color choice for all areas of the home. If you’re looking to experiment with a cool, white and gray palette, you might want to start with a smaller space, like a bathroom. There are plenty of cool options in natural stone to explore, from stark, white marbles to dappled, gray granites and more. 

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Vermont Danby Marble vs. Carrara and Calacatta Marble

| October 24, 2019

Vermont Danby Marble vs. Carrara and Calacatta Marble When it comes to transforming your kitchen, bathroom or other utility rooms in the home, a popular option is to create bright, open spaces with natural stone, like marble. Among the most popular marbles are those that feature a combination of white and gray for a modern neutral that goes great with both light and dark cabinetry and colorful accessories.

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