Nothing suggests luxury living more completely than a wine cellar. Images of redwood racks along the walls holding dozens or perhaps hundreds of bottles can transport your imagination to a top New York restaurant or Northern California winery. Here in Pennsylvania, despite the state’s arcane liquor laws, there is strong interest in spaces and dedicated […]
John Petrie Interviews, Remodeling, Selecting a Kitchen Designer
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Remodeling Professional
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Sep
Sep
Media Planet offered me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the questions that a consumer should ask before hiring a remodeling professional. Here is my list for the 8 questions to ask before you sign on the bottom line. Who do I need to hire? Are you licensed? Are you insured? What do you […]
Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews, Kitchen
Kitchen and Bath Design 2015 – What’s Hot, What’s Not
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Feb
Feb
Dave Swanson of Reviewed.com was kind enough to interview Maria Stapperfenne and me during the hugely successful KBIS 2015. In his article, Kitchen and Bath Design in 2015—What’s Hot, What’s Not, Dave wanted the NKBA take on design trends for the new year. We were happy to respond by sharing some of the results from the NKBA’s […]
30
Jan
Jan
Ilyce Glink, writing for CBS Money Watch, was kind enough to ask for my opinion on trends that are on their way out in 2015. Along with two other contributors, Kerrie Kelly and Amy Yin, Ilyce came up with a top-ten list in her article, 10 Home Design Trends to Ditch in 2015. My contributions […]
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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 […]