As the season of rebirth and renewal, Spring is the harbinger of all good things to come: gardens filled with growth, vibrant colors, and fresh flavors to awaken our hibernating taste buds, along with an eagerness to refresh and renew our environments. And for many, it's the beginning of a yearning to indulge in outdoor living and cooking whenever possible. There's no denying that outdoor living spaces have evolved into so much more than a patio set and simple grill; outdoor living now often encompasses elaborate living "rooms" complete with kitchens that offer all the amenities of the indoor versions and more. Are you considering making the outdoor living plunge?...

One of the big decisions to make when designing a bathroom is the type of vanity to install in your new space. Your basic vanity styles to choose from are freestanding, floor-mounted, and wall-mounted (also called a floating vanity). Here's a look at these different vanity options. Floor-Mounted Vanity A floor-mounted (also called built-in) vanity is basically a cabinet attached to the floor. This traditional, "kitchen cabinet" style of vanity typically offers the most under-counter storage space, and you don't have to worry about cleaning the floor underneath because the vanity cabinet usually goes all the way to the floor on all...

The recent Houzz Kitchen Trends Study cites “decluttering the counters” as the number one kitchen obsession among renovating homeowners, with the majority prioritizing storage over all other functions of their kitchens. What are some of the ways homeowners are meeting these priorities for decluttering and organizing their upgraded kitchens (as well as other parts of the home)? We recently attended a very informative  KBTribechat (a weekly kitchen and bath industry Twitter chat) on The Organized Home to learn what industry professionals and insiders had to say about this popular topic.  What's the hardest area of the home to keep organized and what room seems to dictate...

According to the recent Houzz 2018 Kitchen Trends Study, new countertops are the most common splurge for kitchen renovations, followed by appliances and cabinets. The same study (based on a survey of 1,734 U.S. homeowners about their recent or planned kitchen renovation projects) cited "decluttering the counters" as the number one kitchen obsession for renovating homeowners. The message is clear: when it comes to kitchen remodels, countertops are king. What else do you need to know about kitchen countertops in 2018? Engineered Quartz Eclipses Granite While granite remains popular at number two, engineered quartz has surpassed granite in popularity to claim...