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Exploring the Top Trends at the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Last week, a group of KSI Kitchen & Bath designers had the opportunity to attend the highly...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Announces the Grand Opening of Northville Design Center
Nationally recognized design firm elevates innovative kitchen and bath solutions with 9,500 SF...
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The Beauty of Details: Enhancing Your Kitchen and Bath Design
When it comes to kitchen and bath design, homeowners often focus on the overall layout and...
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Celebrate Home for the Holidays: Kitchen Design Tips for Hosting Events
The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, hosting memorable events, and creating...
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Trend Watch: Natural Materials in Kitchen Design
As designers, clients look to us to help elevate their living spaces with beautiful, timeless, and...
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Cabinetry Collaboration Brings European Charm to Kitchen
While KSI designers typically work directly with homeowners on their kitchen and bath design...
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Making a Home Chef's Kitchen Dreams a Reality
It was such a pleasure designing this kitchen space for clients that I quickly gathered were home...
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KSI wins Three National Awards from Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine
KSI Kitchen & Bath has been named a winner of the 8th Annual Kitchen & Bath Design Award Contest,...
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Lively Textures Come Alive in a Lakeside Contemporary Kitchen
A few years ago I helped this client with a contemporary update to their bathroom cabinetry, so...
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Wet Room Oasis versus Cigar Lounge Style in Dual Bath Remodel
One of the biggest honors I have as a designer is people trusting me with the most intimate and...
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kitchen design,
Dura Supreme,
wine fridge,
coffee bar,
The Home Chef,
Entertaining,
The Entertainer
Award-Winning Kitchen Gets Creative with Storage
When Moceri Custom Homes reached out to me to collaborate again on the design of a new luxury...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Opens New Design Center in Rochester Hills
New Kitchen and Bath Showroom Marks KSI's Sixth Location In Southeast Michigan ROCHESTER HILLS,...
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KSI Designers Recognized By NAHB With Three National Awards
During the 2023 International Builders Show, held in conjunction with the Kitchen & Bath Industry...
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Charcoal, White, and Wood Tones Achieve Balance in a Timeless Kitchen
Sometimes new opportunities come from the most unexpected places! I wasn't aware at the time, but...
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Dual Islands Foster Collaboration in the Kitchen
From my first meeting with this homeowner, I knew this project wasn't going to be your average...
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Crafting a Photographer's Vision for a Firehouse Kitchen
For many years, Martin Vecchio Photography has been KSI's professional photographer of choice when...
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Creating a Beautiful, Traditional Master Bath in a Challenging Space
When this client approached me about remodeling their master bath, I knew I had an exciting design...
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Bringing Out The Best in a Barndominium Kitchen
This summer travel season, we're especially inspired by the possibilities presented by the ...
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Maximizing Storage in a Minimalist Modern Kitchen
“I am really into black. And I like gray and white too. Pretty much all the neutral colors.” From...
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A Kitchen Design to Make Guests Green with Envy
This project started as a design consultation for a white shaker kitchen, but gradually evolved...
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KSI's Lauren Tolles Honored by Crain's Detroit Business 2022 Notable Women in Construction, Design & Architecture
KSI Kitchen & Bath owner Lauren Tolles has been honored by Crain's Detroit Business in their 2022...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Opens New Design Center in Grand Rapids
New Kitchen and Bath Showroom Marks KSI’s Second Location In West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,...
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5 Steps to Achieving Minimalism for a Less Cluttered Life
We have all heard the phrase “Less is More” at some point in our lives. But in our consumer...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Sweeps NAHB Kitchen Awards
Outstanding Designs in New Construction and Remodeling Win Top National Awards WIXOM, Mich.,...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Establishes Modern Headquarters in Wixom
Investments in Facilities, Technology, and Trade Affiliations Position Company for Growth in 2022 ...
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A Timeless Transformation for a Dated Master Bath
Remodel of a 90s-Era Space Allows Client to Enjoy Staying Home Alone Before our first meeting, Lori...
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Bring Joy to Less Fortunate Children this Holiday Season with KSI
Partnering with Toys for Tots When Covid struck in 2020, the evening news was filled with stories...
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Balancing Contemporary and Timeless Design with Full Access Cabinetry
We’re excited to showcase the versatility of full access cabinetry with two new displays at our...
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Top 3 Fall Trends in Kitchen Design
Fall is hands down my favorite time of year. There's so much to look forward to... the warmth of...
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Merillat,
Masterpiece,
natural light,
beverage center,
bar,
paneled refrigerator,
Cambria,
The Home Chef,
The Entertainer,
The Detail Enthusiast
Bringing Natural Light and Functionality into a Fitness Expert’s Kitchen
When local fitness expert Jody Trierweiler contacted KSI to update her kitchen, I was delighted for...
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Cooktop Comparison: What's Under the Hood?
Kicking the Tires on Cooktops for the Modern Kitchen What's Under The Hood... Typically, these...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Acquires ASA Cabinet Corp
Acquisition strengthens KSI’s builder and contractor team in Southeast Michigan BRIGHTON, Mich.,...
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Tying Art Deco and Industrial to Mid-Century Modern Aesthetics
When Jennifer and Scott approached me with a desire to blend art deco and industrial tastes in a...
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Peering Inside the Pantry: From Functional Origins to Kitchen Staple
The origin of the word comes from the Old French term paneterie, which roots from the word pain –...
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Today Marks 50 Years of KSI!
Today marks 50 years in business for KSI Kitchen & Bath! We're celebrating the occasion with a look...
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KSI Walks for Warmth!
At KSI, our associates work with area residents every day to create new living spaces in their...
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Masterpiece,
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Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year Mirror Kitchen Design Trends
This year, The Pantone Color Institute made an unusual announcement naming not one, but two colors...
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KSI Kitchen & Bath Acquires West Michigan's Starlite Kitchens
Acquisition creates Michigan’s largest family of kitchen and bath design centers March 17, 2021 –...
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Get More Organized with Kitchen Storage Ideas
It is no surprise to anyone we spend most of our time in the kitchen. It is the gathering place for...
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Home Office Ideas to Inspire
The demands to keep a work-life balance are more important then ever before. Creating a home office...
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8 Tips to Organize a Laundry Room
Are you spending a little more time at home right now? Typically, this is Spring cleaning time and...
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This Fall Season is all about the Jewel Tones
The simplest way to make homes feel ready for the fall season is to swap in seasonal pieces and...
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Coastal Chic Comes Home to Michigan
The easy, breezy style of coastal chic is inspired by sand and “sea” but in Michigan we like to say...
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Home Remodel: Stay True to Your Budget and Vision
A Royal Oak couple tears down existing home to rebuild — adding kitchen with large island and...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Just like the song by The Clash, many homeowners are asking themselves this question. We repeatedly...
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KBIS 2019 – Trends, Technology and Innovations
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2019 did not disappoint. They delivered on content,...
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Is It Time to Move or Remodel Your Existing Home?
Rhonda and her husband had been in their home for twenty years and decided it was time to move or...
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Online Shopping vs In-House Design Firm
Many shoppers begin their shopping experience online to; research design firms, investigate...
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Do You Need Help Discovering Your Kitchen Design?”
With any home remodeling project we get so excited at the onset. We delve into Pinterest, Houzz,...
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Laundry Room Upgraded for Style and Function
While the kitchen is the busiest and for obvious reasons the most popular space in the home - the...
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Garage becomes a getaway for local attorneys
What happens when you bring together four law partners and their love of high-performance cars? A...
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Masterbath redesign has enough room for dance floor
The wife and mother of this busy new blended family knew she needed to redesign the existing house...
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Top 10 list - What to expect from my Kitchen and Bath Remodel?
We’ve learned from many homeowners excited about a new kitchen and bath remodel they can find it...
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One incredible home remodel
At the start of any home remodel project the test of a really good designer is their ability to...
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Michigan Lakefront Home Kitchen Remodel
This month I’m excited to share a kitchen and bath remodel of a lovely home that sits on a...
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KSI Kitchen and Bath is awarded "Best of Houzz"!
Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design...
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Top Kitchen Design Trends
The kitchen is becoming the social hub of the home. It’s where everyone gathers when entertaining....
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HGTV Inspires Universal Design Master Bath
“I wish I had a photo of the shower and toilet. It was so small and dark and there was a tiled...
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What to Expect from Granite Countertop
Granite still remains one of the top three choices for kitchen and bath countertops according to ...
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Design Partnership Creates Spa Master Bathroom
Part two in a two part series on kitchen and bath design challenges and trends.
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Partnership Between Homeowner and Designer Results in Kitchen on Trend
When two great designers come together - only good things can happen. Owner and Designer at ...
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New Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design
Kitchen and baths remain the most popular rooms to update and design in the home. With one in six...
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Two Homes. Two Builders. Two Families’ Lives Changed.
Most of us take for granted the fact that we have a place to come home to everyday. We don't worry...
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Break Up the Monotony in your Kitchen
White painted cabinetry has been on trend for years, but can often times leave a room feeling cool...
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Detroit Home Design Awards 2017
The winners of the Annual Detroit Home Design Awards have been announced and a special...
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Focus on Your Range Hood
As kitchen remodeling has evolved, designers and homeowners have learned to utilize an otherwise...
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Identify Costly Remodeling Surprises
Remodeling is exciting and bursting with new possibilities! It’s easy to forget our space may...
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Infuse Color into Your Home
As the winter drags on, we start to get a little stir crazy with our lifestyles, wardrobe options...
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Open Up Your Space With a Door
Remodeling trends are constantly changing and evolving. Some of the best tips and tricks combine...
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Planning Your Next Remodel
We survived all of our holiday parties and are carefully reviewing just how much money was spent....
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Revitalize the Home Office
The New Year is just around the corner and we find ourselves reminiscing over what we enjoyed...
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Pantone Color of the Year
It’s that time again… when brutal cold winds and snow storms keep us huddled indoors until we can...
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Kitchen Holiday Décor
Our kitchens are the focal point for many holiday traditions. We bake cookies, decorate gingerbread...
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Think Zones for Your Kitchen
The holidays are right around the corner, placing emphasis on cooking, entertaining and time spent...
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Keep Your Home Connected and Organized with a Family Command Center
Connectivity is transforming our lives. Think about all the different mobile and electronic devices...
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KSI Designer Helps Create “Coastal Chic” Model with Lassale Homes
Photo courtesy of DK Photography, www.mydkphotography.com
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KSI Designer Shares Cabinetry Design Strategy Behind Arteva Homes’ Lancaster Homearama Model
“Wow factors” and calm tones are infused throughout the Lancaster Model by Arteva Homes that is...
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KSI Designer Adds Unique Cabinetry Solutions to Lassale Homes Model
When you step inside the Colonial Model from Lassale Homes during the 2016 Homearama® event at...
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KSI Designer Creates Stylish and Functional Spaces for Arteva Homes at Homearama
Bold punches of orange and blue throughout the home may first catch your attention when you visit...
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KSI Sponsors 2016 Homearama
Looking ahead at cooler days and upcoming holiday gatherings, now is the perfect time to get...
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Cut the Clutter-The Secret of an Organized Kitchen
Do you spend countless minutes hunting through kitchen drawers for the top to the frying pan or...
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How Smart is Your Kitchen?
A hands-free motion activated sink, sensor-activated lights and a thermometer that alerts your...
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Proper Humidity and Temperature Levels for your Cabinetry
One of the things we enjoy in the Midwest is the change of the seasons. Expansion and contraction...
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Home Entertainment Center Ideas
The living space in a home should be a place to relax, entertain, and play. With all the latest...
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Two-tone Kitchens
Selecting kitchen cabinetry for your remodel project is an important decision. The choices in...
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Range Hoods Take Center Stage in Today’s Kitchens
While the bedroom may still win for where we spend the most time each day, kitchens are picking up...
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Warm Up to a New Fireplace Design
When is the last time you considered updating the look and feel of your fireplace? Fireplaces are...
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Five Tips to Accessorize with Shelving and Bookcases
Bookcases and shelves can create a functional and stylish foundation in many rooms throughout your...
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Laundry Room Design Tips
Who folds the pants in your family?! On an average day, 20 percent of men do housework--such as...
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Ideas for Kitchen Lighting
The kitchen is one of the most used spaces in the home. Your use of it changes as the stages of...
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Care and Maintenance for Your Cabinetry
You want your home looking its best when you welcome friends and family. Considering that the...
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2015 Hardwood Flooring Customer Preference Survey
Courtesy of MacDonald Hardwoods. macwoods.comJoin Us at the Ann Arbor Design Center Event for Interior Designers and Architects
KSI Kitchen & Bath will host a Design Event for Interior Designers and Architects in the new Design...
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Maximize Your Builder Allowances
Allowances are an essential component to manage your money during a home building or remodeling...
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Evolution of the Garage
Garages today are an important extension of our homes. In fact, 50% of homeowners say the garage is...
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Creating the Ultimate Craft and Hobby Room
The kitchen may always be a focal point for family gatherings, but it doesn’t always work well as...
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Cutting the Kitchen Clutter
Spring is just around the corner. Inevitably, you’ll feel the need to clean, freshen and revitalize...Kitchen Stories: Bold Color Complements a Contemporary Design
A bold pop of color complements a contemporary loft design in Royal Oak, Michigan.
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Materials Matter-Interiors That Fit Your Style
Interior spaces today benefit from the wide variety of traditional and unique materials available...
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Jewelry for Your Cabinetry-How To Select & Install The Right Hardware
Due to the number of decisions that need to be made, a kitchen or bathroom remodel can become...
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Playing in the Zone-Kitchen Work Zone Ideas
In basketball, a zone strategy is easy to teach and execute since each player knows their place and...
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Not Your Typical Laundry Room
In home design, laundry rooms are becoming more functional spaces with eye-catching, appealing...
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The Recipe for a Great Kitchen Design
Kitchens today serve as a central focal point for families and an informal gathering place within...
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How to Stain Your Concrete Floors
When thinking about ways to breathe new life into outdated floors, concrete may not be the first...
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The Classic American Kitchen: Design Ideas for a Country Kitchen
Living in the city or a residential suburb, you can create the rustic country style that is so...
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Making the Most of Your Half-Bath: Powder Room Design Ideas
You know what they say- good things come in small packages, and that’s especially true for powder...
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Environmental Design: Designing a kitchen to maximize natural features
A popular design trend in kitchen renovation is environmental design, or designing a kitchen to...
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Mudroom Storage Ideas: Creating a Catch-All for a Clutter-Free Kitchen
In many homes, the kitchen can become cluttered with shoes, book bags, dog leashes – you name it....
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Bathroom Remodel: Relax and Renew with a Steam Shower
Relax and Renew with a Steam Shower Remodel
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Countertop Comparison: Which countertop material should I choose?
A home redesign is the perfect time to choose new countertops for your kitchen, wet bar, bathroom,...
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Recent Trends in Kitchen Storage
For most families, a kitchen isn’t just a kitchen- it’s also a dining room, a mudroom, a home...
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