Counting down the days to my incredible trip to imm Cologne in Germany and the Living Kitchen sponsored by Blanco and decided it was good timing to post a book review of one of our...
Truth? Kind of a yawner. More of a social experience than a learning experience. I am sorry but I am a KBIS ( Kitchen and Bath Show) veteran. Been there in the days of Kohler’s...
I had the pleasure a year and a half ago to meet Kelly Morisseau, a second generation kitchen designer residing in my old home state of California. She is part of the now infamous (YEE...
This is a uber modern design we completed a few months ago and just got to shoot so thought would throw it out there into cyberspace! Overall I think there are some good design points...
Everyone knows I love Blanco! And now here is another reason why.. The introduction of another gorgeous color I first saw in Germany: Truffle! Truffle is a soft taupe that will work in almost any...
What a question! A few weeks ago I returned from a whirlwind trip to Germany for the IMM Cologne International design fair. My role as a designer on the Blanco America design council team landed...
There surely are more than 5 mistakes you can make in kitchen design but many are well discussed. Here are 5 of my personal hot buttons! What can you add to this list? #1 Poor...
Everyone is always talking about tips on how to remodel your kitchen. But no one seems to address some of the planning mistakes that I see every day. This is not a comprehensive list as...
Recently I had the honor of working with some of my design colleagues on a really cool design project from the gurus at Kitchens.com. They paired 4 designers ( of which, I am one!) with 4...
Considering I have already mentioned I was underwhelmed at the show this year, it is only fair to say that while I did not see a plethora of really cool, innovative products…I did come away...
Ok, so I am home for a brief few minutes then off to High Point Furniture market at 5am in the morning!I hope I can be granted a few extra days to write my blog...
This is another article I wrote for PNJ Home and Garden Weekly. Reprinted for those who might have missed it! Let me know your thoughts or if you agree or disagree! Comments always welcome! Planning...
Here is another repost of a good article. Working on some fun posts for when spring break is over! Some good ideas to stretch the budget. The key is the creativity you bring to the...
Ok, I am working on a great and detailed blog post for tomorrow that I hope will be beneficial info for many readers….designers as well as consumers….but in the meantime, while working on that post,diligently,...
My new friend and fellow blogger, Joseph from the great design blog CFT411 has been kind enough to allow me to use his excellent post on one of my design heros, Johnny Grey. I just...
I am back in the saddle of writing on the blog! We have been busy launching a new part of our business….handling furnishings and window treatments! This is a natural segue for us now and...
(copy of article I wrote for regional publication) Too often people nervously approach the edge of their comfort zone when it comes to adding color in the kitchen and then quickly head back to the...
Simple answer: Absolutely! But, does that mean always an involved, intricate design? No, it does not. In fact, in every project, the backsplash has to be evaluated..to see which direction the overall design might dictate....
Recently I did an interview on Bathonista website. Check it out and tell me what you think! But please, no brick throwing for my unforgiving diatribe about golden oak. Just say no to Golden Oak!!...