Do you find yourself traveling from area to area when cooking in your kitchen? Are you short of storage space? Do you end up looking into a wall or having your back to your company while cooking? The solution to these problems is the centrally located kitchen island. The anchor of a busy kitchen, the […]
A crucial component of maximizing wall space is the installation of counters. An important design decision is how to treat the surface space of counters, that is, what material to use. You’ll need ample horizontal surfaces in these rooms for practical reasons, and because of their visual prominence, making them attractive as well as useful […]
Countertop brackets do a great job of living up to their name by providing the support that is necessary for countertops in kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms where countertops live. But they also have essential uses elsewhere in the world of home decor. With today’s trend toward granite and other types of solid surface counter […]
Corbels are the easiest way to turn an ordinary home into a valuable estate. Many people dream of living in a custom-built home with all the details and charms that go with it. Many people pay thousands of dollars to have their kitchens fitted with hand-crafted accents. However, the reality is that most people simply […]
Supports for shelves, counters, fireplace mantles, and other structures are a necessity – especially if the items are heavy or have a significant overhang. If you have granite countertops with a lot of overhang or shelves for heavy objects, strong brackets are the no-brainer solution. But not just any brackets will do to grace the […]
Corbels find themselves right at home in the kitchen. In fact, since the actual use of a corbel is to support weight, just think of all of the heavy pieces that are in your kitchen: cabinets, countertops, the range hood, possibly open shelving, and more. Everywhere that support is needed is the ideal place for […]
If you’re remodeling your kitchen, you’re probably thinking of the kind of cabinets you would like, the style of pulls or knobs should be used or what kind of countertops and in what colors would work best for your kitchen revamp. But while you’re considering these options for your kitchen remodel, think about the structural […]
The countertop is no less important than the cabinetry in your kitchen. It can also tell the prospective buyer about the age of your kitchen. You have to make sure that it is in tip-top shape as to not distract the buyer from the rest of the kitchen and to not lover the price. Making […]
Materials for Kitchen Countertop Picking out countertop material used to be a lot easier when there were significantly fewer choices. Now there are not only more materials available, but also new patterns, and new types of countertops application. The latest trend is to mix and match two different kinds of counter materials together. You might […]
InvitingHome.com Launches Traditional American Home Decor Collection Subtle and stylish home decor elements such as corbels, wood brackets, carved onlays, and molding can add a new level of class to absolutely any room. Architectural element supplier InvitingHome.com has just launched a new line of their gorgeous “Craftsman” and “Mission” model wood corbels. The new corbel […]
