Tag: kitchen
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Do I Need a Permit for Kitchen Renovation?
Kitchen renovations can range from simple cosmetic tweaks to full-blown overhauls. And when it comes to permits, it’s rarely a simple yes or no answer. The need for official approval hinges on a few crucial factors – think plumbing, electrical work, structural changes – and local regulations that can vary wildly. Consider this your explainer…
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Installing a kitchen island: 5 steps from planning to finishing
Installing a kitchen island is a milestone for many homeowners – the final flourish that creates a luxurious and livable kitchen. These desirable kitchen features have been used since at least as early as the 1800s, when European households would often position a worktable in front of a hearth or stove. Today, kitchen islands are…
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Light-Filled Kitchen Extension & Remodel for Queens Townhouse
For nearly twenty years, Laura and Tim’s 1929 Queens townhouse served as the backdrop for raising their family. But while rich in history, the home’s aging galley kitchen was cramped, crumbling, and suffering from water damage. What began as a necessary update soon evolved into a transformative vision: not just remodeling the kitchen, but extending…
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100-Year-Old Home Remodel: HGTV Inspired Bronxville Reno
Inspired by years of HGTV viewing, Sara and Mike embarked on a comprehensive renovation of their nearly 100-year-old English Tudor in Bronxville, New York. What began as a choppy, awkward layout evolved into a modern, family-centric haven, complete with an open-concept kitchen, custom mudroom, and thoughtfully updated bathrooms. Battling the quirks of an aged home,…
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Can you use wallpaper in a kitchen?
While wallpaper is a great way of adding a wow factor to your home decor, wallpaper in a kitchen was once considered forbidden fruit. The good news is, with the right products to hand, adding it to your list of kitchen ideas is now far more accessible then it ever was. But, what are the…
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My Brother’s Kitchen Patio Reveal (Yes, With A Huge TV….Of Course:))
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My brother has this side patio right off the kitchen that is covered year-round and the architecture is so pretty (thanks to architect Anne Usher) so I wanted my hands on it, mostly so I could convince him to have us over for summer kid outdoor movie nights while I swim in the river. It…
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14 kitchen wallpaper ideas to whet your appetite
Wallpaper was once a decorating finish reserved for use in ‘dry’ rooms, and rarely an item seen on the walls of spaces where we cook or clean. However, advances in technology have made kitchen wallpaper ideas very much a concept to be embraced and enjoyed. From bold floral prints to timeless stripes, small and subtle…
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Maximising light when adding a kitchen extension
The importance of maximising light when adding a kitchen extension is often overlooked, yet this is something that marks the difference between an addition that adds both space and value to a house and one that comes at the expense of existing spaces. Building an extension should not only be about adding physical capacity to…
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Scandi-70s Kitchen Reno: Brooklyn Light & Style
From a shadowed corner to a beacon of light, Melissa’s Brooklyn kitchen is a masterclass in transformative design. Walls fell, and with them, the constraints of convention. What emerged was a space where matte concrete and gleaming steel harmonize, where Ikea ingenuity meets bespoke craftsmanship, and where the spirit of mid-century modern is reimagined for…
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Long Island City Kitchen Reno: Ikea Cabinets, Custom Results
In the heart of Long Island City, where soaring ceilings meet the relentless hum of New York ambition, Roxana and Gabriel dared to defy the mundane. Their canvas: a loft kitchen yearning for a minimalist rebirth. Forget off-the-shelf; this was a symphony of custom cuts and audacious modifications, a testament to the power of “Ikea…