It’s important to know what the sink wall essentials are when designing a bathroom. It is actually a very complicated vignette that involves several tradespeople as well as specifications made by the homeowner. Let’s start at the beginning: SPECIFICATIONS: Before construction begins, it’s essential for the homeowner to have made most if not ALL decisions… Continue reading Sink Wall Essentials
Category: Kitchen
Key Components to Surviving a Kitchen Renovation
A kitchen renovation is one of the most exciting and difficult renovations that we do. But there are key components to surviving a kitchen renovation that will make your life much easier. A temporary kitchen is the key component to surviving a kitchen renovation. It’s typically not a “pretty” set-up, but it will keep you… Continue reading Key Components to Surviving a Kitchen Renovation
Focusing on the Hood for Function
Have you ever wondered why the designer and contractor are so focused on the hood? It’s because it’s actually really difficult and terrible if it is wrong. There are two key components in designing a kitchen – the center of the kitchen sink and the center of the hood. It is my job to accurately… Continue reading Focusing on the Hood for Function
Horizontal Outlets Paired with Subway Tiles Create the Perfect Marriage
Do you know why horizontal outlets paired with subway tiles create a perfect marriage? Quite simply, because they are basically the same shape. When using a subway tile backsplash, the best installation is to have the outlets installed horizontally so that they will blend gracefully together. While it’s just about impossible to have the pattern… Continue reading Horizontal Outlets Paired with Subway Tiles Create the Perfect Marriage
Kitchen Design & Cabinetry to Meet Your Custom Needs
At the Amy Dutton Home Showroom and Studio we design and sell kitchen cabinetry. I started providing this service about a year ago because I was continually discouraged and frustrated by local cabinet shops over-priced, low-quality cabinetry that consistently had expensive errors. There is a sincere and strict schedule to kitchen design, if the cabinetry… Continue reading Kitchen Design & Cabinetry to Meet Your Custom Needs
Key Elements to Selecting the Right Cabinetry Supplier
Are you in the market for new cabinetry either in your bedroom, bathroom or closet? If so, it probably means two things are happening: You have a much larger job ahead of you than just selecting a new cabinet. You are in the midst of making a lot of complex decisions in a short amount… Continue reading Key Elements to Selecting the Right Cabinetry Supplier
Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1
The old formica countertops from the 80’s with wood trim have finally come to their days of retirement. Actually, the formica is probably still in great shape, it’s the wood that has given out… formica seems to last for forever (like it or not). So it begs the question: now what? Options given a comparable… Continue reading Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1
Countertop Controversy
Countertops are a huge financial investment and a huge visual impact! Every homeowner has an opinion about countertops because they are a huge part of your daily life. Do they show dirt? Do they stain? Can you ruin them with heat? How do they feel to the hand? What is the difference between natural and man-made… Continue reading Countertop Controversy