Category Archives: Kitchen

Kitchen Trends Written in Stone

The Journal New’s Christine Gritmon interviewed me and several others on the topic of countertop surfaces. Her focus was on granite and marble counters, but she also discussed alternative materials. How do you decide on a countertop material; where should you buy it; and who should install it? Consider aesthetics, lifestyle and maintenance lohud.com Journal […]

Kitchen & Bath Industry Show teams with builders’ event

Woodshop News author, Jennifer Hicks, interviewed me about the combination of KBIS and the International Builders Show. We talked about the combination of the two shows in Las Vegas and my expectations for over 75,000 attendees. Woodshop News, “Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Teams With Builders’ Event”, December, 2013  

The open concept continues to grow

I love talking about design trends and CBS Money Watch writer, Ilyce Glink, asked me to share my thoughts on what to expect in 2014. Now, kitchens open up into the living space Appliance designers are creating appliances that can seamlessly blend into the kitchen and right through to the family room. Americans are trying to hide […]

Does a commercial range belong in a home?

Rita Colorito of Bankrate.com took on the question of whether a truly commercial range belongs in a home.  Here are some things she thinks you should consider before purchasing that 60-inch, 8 burner stove! Installation issues Size – commercial units are sized differently, so work with a designer who is familiar with sizing Aesthetics – […]

Induction Cooktops: Clean, Fast, Safe

ForResidentialPros.com writer Maureen Allen chatted with me about induction cooktops. The article featured a photo of our Lemoyne Condo Kitchen Remodel project. Who would have thought that in less than two years, induction cooktops would become so hot! Every major manufacturer has some kind of induction offering Efficiency and safety are induction’s two biggest advantages […]