This kitchen started with a "tired" and cramped look. We transformed this space into a sophisticated kitchen space that anyone would want to spend time in! The challenge was to create an space that was open and inviting while maintaining the charm of the Tudor home. The existing floor plan hindered the homeowner's entertaining needs and style. By removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room we were able to open the space to accommodate the space needed to entertain. Interesting materials were used throughout the kitchen to spice things up a little. One unique feature is a raised ...Read Entire Entry

We are here to share our expertise with you! Here are just a few tips that can help you save money and make the most of your kitchen remodel. It is important to understand how to maintain the countertop material that you choose as well as to be willing and able to follow the guidelines. Be sure to match the guidelines and limitations of the countertop to your real life situations. Consider less expensive countertops and add decorative accessories to the backsplash. Is your heart yearning for more than your budget will allow? Consider taking on your remodel in phases. Here a ...Read Entire Entry

Your floor is the largest continuous horizontal area in your home and it helps to unite every room in your house. Choosing a hard floor surface now involves choosing between a myriad of beautiful options. Here is a brief rundown of one of those options; cork. Cork is a green flooring option that looks great in traditional and contemporary kitchens. Cork is becoming more popular as a green flooring option. It is peeled bark from a tree, so when it's harvested, the tree lives, and years later the bark grows back! The value is found in cork with it's durability and ...Read Entire Entry

This mid-century home, built in 1952, was an irresistible investment opportunity that needed a little work. Since the kitchen is the showcase of the house, that is were the project started. Our goal in this renovation was to create a space that is open, bright, modern, and clean. In order to make this 14-by-11-foot space seem bigger we removed the wall between the kitchen and living space and rearranged everything in the room. To open the room, the refrigerator was switched with the stove to allow for more storage space. The under-counter microwave creates more counter space in the kitchen. An ...Read Entire Entry

This Farmers Branch kitchen started out with a less-than-perfect layout that did not lend itself to a functional kitchen or living space. We set out to redesign the space to create a formal dining area as well configure the kitchen in a way that would allow for entertaining. Keeping in mind that the homeowners love to entertain we changed where things were located and how the kitchen worked without moving any walls. This kitchen has a traditional look with an element of contemporary sleekness to give the space some sizzle.  The existing island was replaced with a an island with ...Read Entire Entry