The effect lighting has on any room is more striking than you might think. In fact, just opening the drapes or having more natural light in a room can turn it from drab to cheerful. With that in mind, we turn to kitchen lighting. Because of the tasks completed in the kitchen, it is important […]

As mentioned in the previous post, re-decorating your kitchen can be an expensive and time-consuming activity. One way to reduce both the time and money you put into this type of project is by refurbishing your kitchen appliances (see previous post for details). Another way is by refacing the kitchen cabinets.

 
We all know that kitchen appliances are some of the most expensive and widely used pie ces of furniture in any kitchen. As such, you want to try and keep them efficient, fresh and up-to-date. But this can be very costly.
If you don’t have the money to buy new appliances, or the time to spend […]

In the 21st Century the way we live varies vastly from how families conducted their lives 100 hundred years ago, and even 50 years ago. A standard home used to consist of a separate kitchen, living room, and formal dining room, each for different purposes. But as lifestyles, values and accompanying technology changes, so has […]

Philip Preston is a man with many hobbies, from boating, to restoring vintage cars and raising chickens. But the hobby which has put him on the map, so to speak, is designing and building kitchen gadgets in his garage.
It may seem strange that an appliance we use in the kitchen comes from someone garage, or […]

It seems that new and innovative technology is slowly being infused into ever part of modern life, and now the kitchen is getting its share of sci-fi gadgets.
Philip Preston, president of the laboratory equipment manufacturer Polyscience, is using new technology to create kitchen gadgets which generate excitement about cooking. Some of his creations include a […]

 
Sinks come in many different shapes, sizes and styles, from oval, and square to glass or tile, and almost everything in-between. Probably the most used sink in a home is the kitchen sink, which is typically more functional than others, and also has to deal with much more traffic than bathroom or other […]

Outdated kitchens can really affect the feel of a home, and cause problems when trying to create meals for the modern family. These issues are usually due to the inefficient and cramped floor plan of many old kitchens. Instead of just adding new countertops and refurnishing the cabinets to remodel your space, a […]

Modern kitchen ideas are easy to come by in magazines, home decorating books, and increasingly the internet. They tend to incorporate simple and sleek furniture with bold colors, and appliances are either stainless steel, white or pastel colors.
One company specializing in modern kitchen design is John Lum Architecture Inc., based in San Fransisco. […]

Kitchen flooring can have a huge impact of the style of your kitchen due to the sheer size and visibility of most kitchen floors. This flooring also has to meet a lot of demands due to the high volume of traffic most kitchens attract, not to mention the daily dirt accumulated from cooking, children, […]

Kitchen furniture heavily influences the style of you kitchen, so why not keep it modern with the furniture from McGuire? This company produces a number of wooden and metal bar stools, counter stools, chairs and tables.
Along with the outdoor furniture they produce, McGuire sells indoor pieces, including wicker dining chairs, glass tables and oak stools. […]

Contemporary kitchens have always been popular, and a current kitchen designer and manufacturer is Bulthaup, which offers holistic solutions for kitchen living spaces. Their three main collections are bulthaup 1, bulthaup 3 and bulthaup system 20, but they also offer collections called accessories, technic and communication (furniture), all of which have their own products.

Bulthaup prides […]

Another Italian company which specializes in modern kitchen design is Dada. With a large collection of contemporary kitchen appliances and cabinets, Dada is sure to have a lasting impact on your home.
One collection is Hi-Line, featuring light and dark wooden cabinets, a suspended operational peninsula, and wall units with a special lighting system. An additional […]

The foundation of any modern kitchen is contemporary furniture and appliances. You could choose classic stainless steel alliances, which are easy to clean and loved my many, or why not be more daring and try something a little different?
At www.snaidero.com you will find a large selection of unique modern kitchen appliances, designed in Italy. […]

There is a lot of choice in dishes and cutlery for your modern kitchen, even more so with the almost limitless abundance on the web. However, one kitchen design company stands out from the rest because of their unique designs and philosophy; Tonfisk Design.
Tonfisk’s eye-catching and functional modern designs are handmade, while the company aspires […]

When selling your home it is important to consider how a potential buyer is likely to view your home. Does it come across as too personal, or with great potential? One area in which renovations can be expensive and time consuming is the kitchen. You many have the colors and matching appliances just how you […]

Although it’s probably not your biggest concern when feeding your child, toddler kitchen chairs are often very unstylish and stand out like a sore thumb in a modern kitchen. A solution to this problem is the HiLo Chair created by Age Design, a Canadian-based company founded by parents Patrice Guillermin and Genevieve Grenier.
Not only is […]

The espresso coffee machine was invented in France during 1822, but the modern kitchen gadget we see in kitchens today was not produced until 1960 by Faema Inc.
Currently there are three types of espresso coffee machines available, and they are classified by size. The first is the commercial machine, which takes up a […]

Kitchen countertops largely influence the style of the room, perhaps more than in any other room due to the large amount of kitchen surfaces. While marble, granite, tile and other natural stones may seem like an obvious choice, there are an increasing number of new options available.
Eco-friendly countertops include those manufactured from recycled glass, paper, […]

A recent trend in home improvement is to mix the old with the new, and kitchens are no exception. One homeowner decided to keep the vintage feel of her 25 year old kitchen, while at the same time adding new and modern kitchen gadgets. She also included cabinets as inspired by the Italian cabinetry company […]