from Houzz by Erin Carlyle on September 26, 2018 Kitchen at a Glance Size: 183 square feet (17 square meters) Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Designer: elizaBeth Marcocci, CKD of Mother Hubbard’s Custom Cabinetry Photos: Bob Skalkowski Prior to its renovation, this kitchen in an 1879 Pennsylvania home lacked counter space and had no range hood, and […]
Category Archives: Styles
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
If you love the sleek, uncluttered look of contemporary kitchen furnishings and design, KBIS 2015 had much to share! The contemporary aesthetic is often characterized by uninterrupted visual planes of cabinetry and countertops. Manufacturers at the show featured a number of ways to take clean, crisp and covered to a new level. Sliding doors are […]
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 […]
Contemporary, Layout & Drawings, Open Concept, Planning, Styles
How Open Concept Kitchen Design Evolved
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May
May
Open concept kitchen design is rooted in the 1990’s, reflecting the social trend of cacooning and the retreat of families and their activities to the home.