Maison & Object is an international trade fair recently held in Paris that introduces the latest furnishings, accessories, textiles and tableware and often serves as a harbinger of styles, colors and textures that will find their way into new kitchens created for homeowners in Boulder, CO. Green, purples, orange, beige, mauve and ocher were featured in new… Continue reading Color Trends that Can Make a Dream Kitchen

Islands are among the most requested features among homeowners in Boulder, CO who are creating the kitchen of their dreams. It’s not surprising because islands provide extra countertop and storage space and serve as the kitchen’s central hub for family dinners, entertaining and enjoying time to oneself. While the benefits of an island are obvious, designing… Continue reading Island Dreaming

More than 50% of kitchens we design for homeowners in Boulder, CO are predominately white. There are many compelling reasons to select a white kitchen. A white pallet provides a clean, crisp and classic vibe to a dream kitchen. White works with any style – modern, transitional or traditional. White makes the selection of other kitchen products… Continue reading The Spice of Life

During the weeks and months that most homeowners in Boulder, CO spend researching different products, styles and color schemes, few pay much attention to the location of key components in their dream kitchen remodel. Where should the fridge go? Is it okay to just have a sink in an island? What about a cooktop or range?… Continue reading Location, Location, Location – The Three Most Important Words When Planning A Kitchen Remodel

What do most homeowners in Boulder, CO desire in the kitchen remodel? Their top choices parallel the preferences of a nationwide survey by Home Advisor powered by Anji of 3,000 homeowners who let their dreams be known.  The most preferred components for a new dream kitchen are: The second most preferred components of a dream kitchen… Continue reading The Most Popular Features of a Dream Kitchen

Most homeowners in Boulder, CO don’t envision placing a mirror in their dream kitchen. Mirrors in kitchens help to increase lighting levels and brightness, add depth and is a cost-effective means to make the space appear larger. There are multiple options to add mirrored surfaces to a kitchen. A mirrored backsplash behind the range lets home… Continue reading Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Who is the Fairest of them All?

One secret to designing a great kitchen is to account for your storage needs and desires in the initial planning phase. A storage plan will address how often you cook, entertain and use your kitchens and for what activities. A great kitchen must not only look out of this world, it also must incorporate the best functionality that meets… Continue reading A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place

Establishing a realistic budget for your kitchen remodel, bath remodel or other remodeling project has become more difficult because of supply chain shortcomings, rising material, labor, energy, and transportation costs and global events. The silver lining is that increased housing values in Boulder, CO have more than offset higher renovation expenses. A good rule of thumb… Continue reading Creating Realistic Kitchen Remodeling Budgets in a Time of Rising Prices

With many homeowners in Boulder, CO continuing to work from home either full or part-time, having a place that provides fresh air, a natural environment and a refuge from the home office is a welcome addition. An outdoor kitchen remodel checks all of those boxes plus outdoor kitchens make entertaining easy, enhance your social life, keep the… Continue reading Cooking and Dining Al Fresco – Keys to Creating a Great Outdoor Kitchen

Every two years Eurocucina, one of the most important and forward-looking trade shows in the world, is held in Milan, Italy. This event showcases the future of kitchen design. The 2022 Eurocucina did not disappoint as 82 manufacturers provided insights into what homeowners in Boulder, CO can expect in the U.S in the years to come.  Eurocucina… Continue reading The Kitchen Design of the Future Showcased in Milan