Stacy Williams, a special contributor to the granite industry trade publication, Slippery Rock Gazette, chatted with me about trends in sink materials. Here are the takeaways. Interior designers and product dealers are instrumental in influencing product trends, and NKBA is proud to disseminate that information. Most appliances and fixtures are becoming more minimalist in style. […]
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Cabinetry, Countertops, Finishes, Fixtures, Fixtures & Finishes, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews, Kitchen, Planning, Styles
Top 10 Kitchen Upgrades
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Mar
Mar
Hannah Wigton, writer for Susquehanna Style, spoke with me about the Top Ten Kitchen Upgrades that a homeowner might consider. I thought the article was really well done, and her top-ten list includes: Contrasting cabinetry Old fashioned flooring Carefree countertops Innovative islands Smart sinks and faucets Beautiful backsplashes Low energy lighting Surprising styling All-purpose appliances Multi-tasking […]
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Mar
Mar
This USA Today article by Keith Barry not only highlighted the transition from cookbooks to tablets for cooks in the kitchen, but also the growing connectivity of appliances. His take-aways included: People are increasingly using tablets, rather than cookbooks, to cook and companies are finding innovative ways to leverage that trend Connectivity for appliances is […]
Appliances, Fixtures, Fixtures & Finishes, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews, Kitchen, Professional, Styles
Create a pro-style kitchen in your home
30
Jan
Jan
Mary Boone, writing for Zillow and Fox News, penned a really smart article on giving your remodeled kitchen that pro-style look. You’ll note even with a more traditional cabinetry style that you’re likely to find in Hershey or Carlisle, it’s still a great look. Touchless faucets, restaurant-style sprayer, pro-style sink with a deep, wide bowl […]
Appliances, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews, Kitchen
A New Sheen in the Kitchen as the Shine of Stainless Fades
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Jan
Jan
NYSE’s Big Stage blog writer, Susan Caminiti, focused in on the changing tastes in appliances. She asked me what I thought about the new slate of appliance colors coming from manufacturers. Here are some takeaways from the article. warmer, more family-friendly feel in the kitchen. for those folks who don’t want the look of a […]