In the kitchen island vs peninsula decision, an island usually wins when the room is wide enough for a comfortable walkway on every side, and a peninsula usually wins in smaller, narrower or older kitchens. A peninsula gives you most of what an island does, including counter space, storage and seating, while needing walkway room […]
Good kitchen remodel planning comes down to five decisions made before demolition: your budget, your scope, your layout, your selections and who will do the work. Settle those in that order and the rest of the project goes far more smoothly, with fewer changes, fewer surprises and fewer delays once the old kitchen comes out. […]
The best kitchen lighting ideas start with layers, not fixtures: soft ambient light for the whole room, bright task light where you prep and clean, and accent and decorative light for character. Plan where each layer goes before the walls are closed, keep the color temperature consistent and put each layer on its own switch […]
The kitchen must haves Pittsburgh families ask for most are practical: more storage, especially deep drawers and a pantry, a large single bowl sink, durable counters, good layered lighting, enough outlets in the right places, and an island or peninsula with seating. These are the features people use every day, and they are the ones […]
Yes, you can do a full kitchen remodel without changing the layout, and for many homes it is the smartest way to remodel. Keeping the sink, range, refrigerator and walls where they are lets you put your effort into new cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and lighting, which are the parts of the kitchen you see […]
