In Praise of the Frankfurt Kitchen
I came across a recent article about a kitchen exhibit at MoMA in NYC that reminded me how much I have always appreciated the efficiency and clarity of the Frankfurt[...]
Appliances: Which Package Is Right for You?
Choosing an appliance package is always a complex decision for a homeowner. Interestingly, a single appliance purchase can often provide the "tipping point" for an entire kitchen renovation. In fact,[...]
Of Kitchens and Memory-Making
What makes a great kitchen? It's a question we answer often in our line of work. To me, kitchens are work places, first and foremost. That goes back to my[...]
New Images Posted
We've posted slideshows of the completed kitchen and cupola renovation work at our Fairmount neighborhood whole-house project. They're rather spectacular. Have a look: The new kitchen The restored cupola
In Praise of Multi-Purpose Spaces
We find that most of our clients lead busy lives, wearing many hats and juggling multiple tasks daily — and they need their homes to fit that lifestyle. For that[...]
Is Your New Kitchen Stocked With These 12 Cooking Essentials?
We find that many of our clients enjoy a renewed love of cooking in their freshly renovated kitchens. As a result, many of them tend to replenish their culinary tools[...]
The Secret to a Streamlined Kitchen? P-U-R-G-E
Remodeling a kitchen is only the first step in creating a great cooking and entertaining environment for your home. The next task is making sure the space is neatly organized[...]
A Day in the Life of a Kitchen Remodel — Step 13: Tile
This week, we're completing the finishing touches on our Mt. Airy kitchen. The crew installed this beautiful ceramic tile backsplash, which serves as a nice transition between the upper painted[...]
A Day in the Life of a Kitchen Remodel — Step 9: Cabinetry Completion, Countertop and Flooring Prep
If you are following our Mt. Airy kitchen renovation on Facebook, you know that the cherry base cabinets were unloaded and installed late last week. Because the upper cabinets are[...]
A Day in the Life of a Kitchen Remodel — Step 8: Cabinetry Pre-Installation
As we head into the holiday weekend, you can see that the new custom cabinetry is being assembled for our Mt. Airy kitchen. The clients chose rich "bamboo" stained solid[...]