In part three of our four-part series, we focused on current trends in countertops, backsplashes, sinks, lighting, appliances, hoods and flooring. Just as kitchen cabinetry has evolved over the years, so have all the other elements in the kitchen. We briefly touched on these trends in our previous article and also incorporated several pictures to…
In part two of our four-part series, we focused on current trends in kitchen cabinetry. We have seen a shift toward more simple design and clean lines. Transitional and soft contemporary have emerged as being more popular design styles. Door styles have become more clean and simple. Maple and cherry woods in medium to dark…
This list of handy kitchen remodeling tips has been on our website for a while, but we also wanted to share it through our blog with our many followers and friends. We hope you enjoy these pointers, and feel free to pass them on. In order to make your kitchen remodeling project run…
Kitchen and bath designs are changing and the rate of change has accelerated over the past 50 years. How do you make wise choices today while keeping an eye to the future? Our goal is to help you to sharpen your “design IQ” through our 4 part blog “Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design”. An…
NEWS RELEASE Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2012 – Schuon Kitchens & Baths and Traditions in Tile and Stone are co-presenting an educational session on kitchen and bath design trends at The Cutting Edge: 2012 – Remodeling Education Expo. The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is hosting the Expo at the…
By Emily Robbins Less is more. White cabinets are “in” again, as well as brass hardware, but in totally new ways. If you are interested in finding out where design is trending for intown Atlanta, here is a quick overview: As a kitchen designer to some of Atlanta’s premiere intown neighborhoods, including the Highlands, Morningside,…
By Christine Gobble If your client is looking for a something to distinguish their kitchen from others in the neighborhood, incorporating wood countertops may be an effective solution. For those building from scratch, integrating wood is easy enough. With little trouble, it can be used on an island, especially one that is to serve as…
By Brad Baker Like fashion, kitchen design is cyclical. Ten years ago, granite was all the rage and everyone wanted it. It was prestigious to have granite counters in your home. Today, everyone has them, and wood may be the surface homeowners aspire to own. Europe, which often leads the U.S. in trends, is moving…
By Craft-Art, Inc. Specifying wood for a kitchen countertop, island or butcher block provides homeowners with plenty of opportunities to customize their kitchen surface to suit their individual tastes, personalities and lifestyles. The variety of species is broad, ranging from domestic and exotic woods to sustainable and reclaimed wood options—offering something for just about everyone.…
By Brad Baker Suggest a butcher block, wood countertop or wood island to a homeowner and those born after 1940 may never have seen one, yet it used to be the cornerstone of the best homes. Today, wood countertops are making a comeback. In Europe, which typically runs ahead of the U.S. in design trends,…