Cabinets are a huge part of a kitchen design. When designing or remodeling your kitchen, you'll need to choose between painted and stained cabinets. Here are some pros and cons of each, to help you decide which is the best fit. Pros and Cons of Painted and Stained Cabinets Painted Cabinets If bright and bold is your design style, painted cabinets are the way to go. Choosing painted cabinets...

You might not be familiar with the term "light-emitting diodes", but you see their effects everywhere. Light-emitting diodes are better known by their acronym: LED. This is the technology that has made light bulbs smaller, more effective, longer lasting, and eco-friendlier than Thomas Edison ever dreamed possible. They can also transform your home in ways incandescent bulbs never could. Take a...

Winter's woes are behind us and it’s time to start sprucing up for spring. If you're like most, you have a ton of things you'd like to do to your home but tackling these tasks can be incredibly overwhelming. We've comprised this quick guide to help you get started with your next home decor projects. 1. Look Around and Make Notes What's prompted you to want to change your decor in the first place?...

When it comes to designing your space, you'll often need to sacrifice some elements to make room for others. Below, we're sharing ten elements designers add to their own kitchens, from the practical to the extravagant. Use the list to discover your own ideal kitchen features. 1. Custom Drawers While many of us stick pots and pans in whatever empty cupboard we can find room in, designers agree...