Cozy and relaxed, everyone seems to love a classic farmhouse or cottage-style kitchen, and with good reason. The farmhouse/cottage style is reminiscent of simpler times when life was less rushed and families spent time gathering around the table. Farmhouse cottage style is a beautiful thing: old finds look great alongside new ones, there are no [...]
Have you ever heard the phrase “the devil is in the details” or “it’s the little things that matter”? We agree 100%! It is those seemingly little details that have enormous impact. Now let’s talk tile and grout. Whats the Best Grout for White Subway Tile? Take plain white subway tile for example. A lot [...]
One of the most common complaints we hear is this: “There isn’t enough storage space in this house!” It’s almost a shout. Is that you? Is this especially true of your kitchen? Today we’re going to discuss the importance of having adequate storage space for all your kitchen essentials. When we built our Four Gables [...]
Are you longing for a new color for your kitchen cabinets but feel stuck? You go on Pinterest and see endless possibilities, get really excited, and then...the letdown. You’re overwhelmed and don’t know how to pull it all together. You admire the latest trends but you’re afraid to be stuck in a trend. You love [...]
Trash. Sounds like a dirty word, huh? Perhaps you give little thought to your trash can, but if you’re building or remodeling, you may want to give this topic some attention. Where should you put your trash can in your kitchen? Why is the Location of Your Trash Can Important? Let’s face it. Trash is [...]
Hello, friends! We have a burning question for you, one that may reveal an important aspect of your personality. Here goes. Can you live with marble? Not marble look-alikes, but the real deal. Many of you will already know what we mean when we ask this question, but for those of you who are new [...]
Our Interview with Galen Shelly of Misty Meadows CabineTree We get questions all the time about our beautiful cabinets and millwork, so we decided to sit down with Galen Shelly of Misty Meadows CabineTree and hear from the expert himself. When did you become interested in wood work and design? My fascination with architectural woodworking [...]
Good riddance 2020! Anyone disagree? We didn’t think so! Something else that I’m happy to be rid of is the dated kitchen in my new home. Our Kitchen Renovation: Before Although functional, our kitchen just wasn’t my style. If you read our last blog post, the kitchen was too dark. And boring. The orange-toned cabinets [...]
Do your good intentions ever get away from you? Do you want to decorate certain areas of your home for Christmas, but end up giving up because you get overwhelmed by too many choices? Procrastinate no more! With a little direction, you can turn your home into a cheery Christmas wonderland. How to Decorate Your [...]
