Three Chicago-area design firms recently won a 2007 ICON Gold Award: Glen Ellyn Homes, Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio and Reddington Designs. Presented by the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association [NIHBA, the three ICON winners in the kitchen category worked together to complete a complicated project in 100 days. Read more about the ICON [...]

(NC)-Kitchen remodeling projects continue to provide hefty returns at the time of a home sale. The 2006 Cost vs. Value report, published by Remodeling magazine, shows that home owners recoup 80.4 percent of the average $54,200 they spend on major kitchen projects, and get back 85.2 percent of the average $17,928 spent on minor projects.
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When it’s time to buy a new kitchen, it can be hard to resist the urge to go out and buy the first attractive kitchen we see.  But not every design looks good in every home – even if we fall in love with it in the kitchen showroom.
That’s why a virtual kitchen remodel can [...]

A small kitchen remodeling project is a fairly simply project to undertake. Small kitchens normally do not have a lot of counter space or cabinet space and normally have a very small pantry, if any pantry at all. Wall space is at a minimum and the floor is usually in a straight line and very [...]

If you bought a fixer upper house and need to seriously start remodeling the kitchen or if your kitchen has become dated and you ogle at the state of the art designs shown on TV and in magazines, here are a few steps you should follow.
Chalk Out a Budget
The sky is literally the limit when [...]

They say that the most popular room in the house is the kitchen where you could gather all of your friends and family members to eat, cook, and have a good time and that is why it is the room in our homes that we should always pay attention to and not take for granted.  [...]

Okay, so you want a new kitchen.  Where on earth do you start?
It’s a big task that always ends up taking longer than you think.  To remodel kitchen successfully, you need to consider your needs before you start thinking about where to put the oven.  Now is your chance to have your cake and eat [...]

The difference between kitchen remodeling and kitchen renovations can be several thousands of dollars, depending on the degree of renovations the kitchen requires. When a kitchen is remodeled it may only include some new paint, a new floor or cabinets and countertops. When doing kitchen renovations it can be similar to gutting the entire room [...]

With families becoming smaller and life becoming faster by the day, the kitchen has become the hub of the house and more and more people are opting for kitchen remodels more than any other area of the home.
If you flip through magazines there will be many, many things that catch your fancy. However ask yourself [...]

After spending a few years working around a kitchen, the one who spends the most time there will probably have a few kitchen remodeling ideas to make their experience more enjoyable. Their thoughts will probably revolve around making the kitchen area more convenient and easy to use, provided there is enough counter and cabinet space. [...]

Depending on your level of expertise in the remodeling industry, there is money to be made in kitchen remodeling. When the housing market goes into a slide, more people will choose to remain in their current housing and instead of spending money on a new home will put money into fixing up their old one. [...]

After several years of looking at the same old kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances, it may be time for a kitchen remodel to update the most used room in the house. While many will consider a fresh coat of paint a good first step, ask the person who uses the room the most for opinions. [...]

The kitchen is probably one of the most used places in our home where we not only prepare and cook family meals but also functions as a great gathering place for both friends and family. That is why as important as it is to take care of yourself to maintain good health taking care of [...]

You have an outdated kitchen, and you really want to make it look more modern. However, you aren’t exactly sure hoe your kitchen would look in some instances, so you really need some kitchen remodeling tips.
Kitchen Remodeling Tip #1: Minimal is Key
A kitchen is, of course, an important room in any household, and as such [...]

Many would agree that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house because the whole family uses it everyday. Therefore, it is important that it is designed to be comfortable and welcoming. Here are some helpful kitchen remodeling ideas that may help you improve your kitchen and turn it in to [...]

Often, when you are in the middle of a big remodeling project, you might lose sight of what you are trying to accomplish, and you might find that things are harder and much more complicated than you thought they’d be.
One of the best things that you can do to keep your remodeling on track is [...]

The kitchen is one of the most used areas in any home. If you want a cup of coffee, a snack, or a full meal, the kitchen is where you go to get it. A lot of work takes place in the kitchen so if you are planning to do some kitchen remodeling you need [...]

There are many ways that you can choose to redecorate your home. The most important thing that you can do, however, is to make sure that whatever you decide upon fits the unique style of your home and the people that live there. You don’t want to do what is popular just because everyone else [...]

The right kitchen remodeling service can help you realize the kitchen of your dreams, saving you the hassles of the possible mistakes made by the do-it-yourselfers. A well-designed plan can help you stay within your budget and make the whole kitchen remodel run smoothly. However, choosing the right service for your specific needs can be [...]

When it comes to any home remodeling project, it is important make sure that your spending doesn’t get out of control. But what if you’re doing a kitchen remodeling on a budget? When money is tight, there are a number of things you can do to cut cost and stay within your budget.
Once you’ve established [...]

There is nothing quite like going to the store and finding the exact tool that you need to complete your project. It is a feeling of finally knowing where you are going and what you are doing – and a feeling that you are at last going to be able to get that project done, [...]

If you are starting a new kitchen renovation, special kitchen remodeling supply stores are a great resource for your project and they have a wealth of ideas to help you plan your new kitchen. Often, the big home remodeling centers don’t carry the hard to find or unique items you are looking for, such as [...]

You have a nice home, but you have always thought that your kitchen is rather small. You love to cook, but often feel that you need more room Thus, it is time to go about doing some small kitchen remodeling, but what are the things that you need to change?
About Small Kitchen Remodeling
Your kitchen is [...]

There are not many deep, searing looks at the human condition in movies or television shows about kitchen remodeling projects.  Kitchen remodeling projects just scream comedy.  You all have all the elements for comedy – sharp tools, destruction, the potential for lethal accidents and falling off ladders.  Although kitchen remodeling projects can make a do [...]

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s the average cost to remodel a kitchen?”, don’t.  It’s the same as wondering how many angels dance on the head of a pin, or if no one is around when a tree falls alone in a forest, will anyone care?  It’s a philosophical conundrum more than anything else.  Why is [...]

Remodeling your kitchen can be quite stressful. Having all those people working around your kitchen, hammering, banging, drilling and messing around your kitchen can get on your nerves at times. On the other hand, after remodeling, you can’t exactly reclaim your kitchen right away. According to experts, you need to let your new kitchen rest [...]

Many homeowners would love to remodel their kitchen as well as other rooms in their house but lack the financial resources for a major project. There are many ways to update the look in the busiest room of the house with several budget kitchen remodeling ideas. Simply taking a hard look at what you see [...]

We all want our house to be a reflection of who we are and of course, we only want what is beautiful and pleasing to our eyes. Especially because our homes serve as a sanctuary and a place where we can just relax.  And if you would ask some people about their favorite room inside [...]

For most people, remodeling the kitchen is the easy part.  Paying for it is the hard part.  Who knows how many kitchens suffer with a lack of remodeling because their owners are justifiably terrified at the cost?  If you have such old dirty walls and floors that they will not get clean when a bucket [...]

We only want what is best for our homes and one of the most important areas in the house is our kitchen, which is probably the most favorite area where our families and friends like to hang out.  And of course, we only want what is best in our home, which is why we fill [...]