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How to create a classic kitchen design


The classic kitchen design is timeless, fresh and simple, instead of traditional, dark, and complicated. That’s a pretty wide blanket, but so are most of the definitions out there. Instead of trying to define a style, it’s best to focus more on the elements that shape classic kitchen design. Focus on neutral cabinet colors for a classic kitchen design Although white…

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Designing a beautiful modern home bar


It seems like almost every renovation includes some sort of bar feature. Our latest project, a townhouse basement renovation, is no different. In this project I include a built-in modern home bar. Over the next few weeks we will walk through the complete design and construction of this modern bar space. If the written word is not your cup of…

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Why you should NOT buy IKEA kitchen appliances?


UPDATE: AS OF 2020/2021 IKEA APPLIANCES ARE NOW UNBRANDED FRIGIDAIRE (ELECTROLUX). I will continue to dig into this change and see if I can find any updated reviews in terms of reliability, function, and overall satisfaction with the new appliance lineup. As I mention below, I have not used IKEA appliances in any past renovation. This change to Frigidaire won’t…