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Tips for styling open shelving

October 2, 2019

As we mentioned earlier this year, open shelves are a huge trend in kitchens that are here to stay! We love having a break from cabinetry to allow for some more decorative and display items but we’re often asked for tips for styling these elements in kitchens. Today, we want to give you a bit […]

Concrete Countertops

September 30, 2019

It’s time for another ‘Countertop 101’ post and today, we wanted to talk about concrete countertops. While concrete may not be an overly popular kitchen countertop material choice, it is one that is versatile, hard wearing and beautiful too! Concrete is a versatile material that can work as well in a rustic farmhouse kitchen as […]

Subway Tile Backsplash

September 2, 2019

One of the most popular backsplash choices we see time and time again is the classic subway tile. As much as we love unique backsplash options such as natural wood, encaustic tile and some metallic flair, there’s something to be said for the timeless 3×6 white subway tile. Not only is a classic subway tile […]

Timeless Transitional Cream Colored Kitchens

August 30, 2019

When you’re looking to build your dream kitchen, often one of the first finish choices made is the color of cabinetry. Your color choice can come down to personal preferences, what the rest of the space calls for and will compliment best, or what mood or ambiance you’d like to create in the room. While […]

Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash

August 14, 2019

Let’s talk a bit about backsplash tile in the kitchen today, shall we? Over the years we’ve talked about quite a few different kitchen backsplash tile options; from eclectic encaustic tile, and bold metallic options, to the more natural wooden look and other unique ideas. So, it was only a matter of time before we […]

Why You Should Incorporate Glass Cabinets in Your Kitchen

July 31, 2019

As we’ve discussed on our blog, one of the biggest design trends on the rise in kitchens is the use of open shelving. While we love open shelving for adding a contrasting material, an unexpected element and a perfect place to display beautiful items both functional and purely decorative, we also recognize that there are […]

White & Walnut Kitchens We Love

July 15, 2019

Two tone kitchens are a great way to bring in contrast, a feature element and incorporate a mix of beautiful materials into a home. The two tone kitchen is a classic combination and one that we believe, will never go out of style. It’s for this reason today that we want to highlight one of […]

Design Inspiration: Encaustic Tile Backsplash

June 30, 2019

Today we wanted to share with you a bit of kitchen inspiration in the form of one of the most unique, varied and beautiful backsplash options there are – encaustic tiles! The encaustic tile trend has been on the rise over the past few years and when you see images of these stunning tiles, it’s […]