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Topping Your Cabinetry – A Quick Guide To Counter Tops – PART #1 – Popular Tops

Whether you are just replacing your counter top or renovating your kitchen, the counter top is both a practical and visual asset to any home.  As you may be aware there are quite a few choices out there!   I’ve divided the types of tops that are available into a three part “series”.   In this first series, poplular [...]

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The Importance of Starting Early

It’s hard to imagine, but by mid-summer there will be a spanking new AyA kitchen gracing this very space. Obviously, there’s a lot to be done before the kitchen arrives, but my clients were very smart by starting the process of designing their dream kitchen early on in the renovation.

This allowed them to [...]

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Kitchen Reno’s – Step #3: The Design!

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Kitchen Design for Seniors

“Two Thirds of all Seniors in the World Who Have Ever Lived are Alive Today”

As the bulk of the population (aka “The Baby Boomers”) are approaching retirement age, design for our seniors becomes more and more relevant.  Aging in place is an important element to consider with the ultimate goal of prolonging independent living within [...]

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KBIS 2009 – The Latest Trends

This year’s KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) was held at The World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA last weekend.  KBIS is the largest North American trade show geared solely to the Kitchen and Bath industry.  It’s a great opportunity for industry professionals to stay current with the latest trends and products.

For cabinetry, strong modern [...]

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Kitchen Reno’s – Step #2: Setting a Budget

Step #2

The “B” Word & Fact Finding Missions

The purpose of this next step is to set your “B” – budget.  Let’s face it, for the most part you already have an idea of what you want to spend but does this realistically work with your wants and desires?  Is the budget negotiable or do you [...]

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The JLT Showhouse Update (Part 2)

This morning I toured the final masterpiece of McLean House and quite frankly there wasn’t one room that didn’t cease to inspire and amaze me.  The understated elegance throughout both the main house and the coach house was utterly stunning.  From Kimberly Seldon’s lavish Principal Suite to Brian Gluckstein’s tailored Study not one detail was left unturned.

Throughout [...]

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Favourite Kitchen Idea Books

Considering a kitchen remodel? When planning a new kitchen, it’s easy to lose your bearings in a sea of choices about the busiest room in your home. It’s where we cook, eat, socialize, pay bills, make calls, do homework and more.

Kitchen renovations are the #1 home improvement project for a reason: it’s a process that [...]

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Kitchen Reno’s – Step #1 Where to Begin?

I know this whole business of kitchen renovation can be a little intimidating (to say the least!) so I thought I’d give everyone an idea of what to expect and what the overall process involves. If you are reading this blog you’re already off to a great start!

Step #1

Start a kitchen wish list file. This [...]

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