How to Determine Your Kitchen Remodeling Budget
This post was originally published in May 2020. Costs for remodeling have shifted so dramatically in the last two years that I edited this post to reflect more current pricing. …
Kitchen Design
Before and After: Incredible IKEA Kitchen Remodel with Semihandmade
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know I love a good IKEA kitchen remodel and have used IKEA cabinets in three of my own kitchens. …
Kitchen Refresh vs. Kitchen Remodel – How to Decide
I consult with clients every year who are trying to answer the question: do I completely remodel my kitchen or refresh my kitchen without remodeling? It’s a very common dilemma …
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Design Trends from KBIS 2020 and the International Builders Show
Last week I traveled to Vegas for Design and Construction Week at the Convention Center. The combination of IBS (International Builders Show) and KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) is …
GE Monogram Appliances – Behind the Scenes at the Chicago Merchandise Mart
Earlier this year, I received an invitation from GE Monogram to visit their Chicago showroom at The Merchandise Mart to learn all about their appliance line. My clients often select …
A Stunning Contemporary Kitchen Transformation
Today I’m very excited to share the before and after photos from a stunning contemporary kitchen transformation of almost the entire main level of this traditional West Des Moines home. …
From Basic to Beautiful: How to Transform Your IKEA Cabinets into Custom High-End Cabinets
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of IKEA kitchen cabinets. I’ve used them in three of my own houses and specified them for several clients over the …
Historic Fells Point Row House IKEA Kitchen Remodel
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. This helps …
Before and After Kitchen Makeover with IKEA SEKTION
Back in March, I blogged about a kitchen remodel project that I designed for a family using IKEA’s SEKTION cabinet line. The layout of the kitchen was awkward mostly due …
Pretty Gold and White Kitchen by Nicole Davis Interiors
As soon as I spotted this pretty gold and white kitchen by Nicole Davis Interiors on Pinterest, I was smitten and wanted to see more. White Shaker style cabinets, white …
12 Things to Know Before Planning Your IKEA Kitchen
A few months ago, a college friend reached out to me with some questions about renovating his kitchen using IKEA cabinets. I’ve designed two of my own kitchens with IKEA kitchen cabinets and several for clients, so I was able to give him some advice on how to plan for and work with them.