Why invest a thousand dollars or more on an in-drawer microwave when you can purchase a perfectly serviceable countertop or above-range microwave for a few hundred dollars? That’s what we’re here to find out!
Category Archives: Appliances
Appliances, Contemporary, John Petrie Interviews
Pro-Style Design Cues Appearing on Affordable Appliances
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Jun
Jun
Not so long ago if you wanted to feel the pull-weight of a four-foot bar of solid stainless steel when you opened your refrigerator, Sub-Zero, Thermador and a handful of other Super Premium appliance brands were your only choice. As the popularity of these items accelerated with their appearance on every luxury home and cooking […]
Appliances, Contemporary, John Petrie Interviews
Kitchens and Baths Sporting Connectivity and Technology
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Jun
Jun
The Miami Herald’s Elaine Markoutsas was kind enough to ask my opinion about kitchen and bathroom design and technology trends this year. There’s no question that a contemporary aesthetic has become more popular and that technology is one reason why. New high-tech appliances and fixtures with built-in connectivity seem naturally at home with a more contemporary look. While my […]
Appliances, Fixtures & Finishes, Planning, Remodeling Budget, Remodeling Cost, Selecting Cabinetry
3 Reasons to Invest in Kitchen Cabinetry Before Appliances or Finishes
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Apr
Apr
Over the course of 20 years, meeting with families who are looking to remodel their kitchen, I would guess nearly two-thirds start the conversation by sharing with me their must-have appliances and finishes. Now, despite what you might think, homeowners in the communities I service like Hershey, Carlisle and York want the high-end brands like […]
Appliances, bathrooms, bathtubs, Cabinetry, Finishes, Fixtures, John Petrie Interviews, showers
Your handbook for what’s hot and what’s not in kitchens and baths.
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Apr
Apr
Dave Swanson writing for Reviewed.com interviewed me on the subject of what’s hot and what’s not for 2014. Rather than steal his thunder, I’ll tease you by suggesting that there’s a surprise in cooking appliances! Reviewed.com, “Your handbook for what’s hot and what’s not in kitchens & baths”, April, 2014