The Origins of Excellence Located just outside of Almeria, Spain, Cosentino is a company that has revolutionized the design and construction industries. Known for their innovative surface materials like Silestone and Dekton, they create products such as countertops and fireplace and shower surrounds, that enhance kitchens, bathrooms, and other spaces. As a designer and contractor… Continue reading Exploring Innovation: A Visit to Cosentino in Almeria
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Which Cabinet Door is Best?
If you're going with non-painted cabinets, you will need to consider what type of wood you want. Typically a painted cabinet door is made of MDF or another painted grade material such as Maple. But if you want a wood-stained look instead of painted, you will need to choose a wood species. This guide will… Continue reading Which Cabinet Door is Best?
Why Are You Hesitant to Do a Major Remodel?
 As an Interior Designer for nearly 30 years, the biggest part of my job can be helping people value engineer a project and iron out the differences in the way the overall budget is allocated to certain areas. Yes, mediating is a hat I often wear. 🙂 In all honesty, most people feel completely overwhelmed… Continue reading Why Are You Hesitant to Do a Major Remodel?
How Long Does a Typical Kitchen Remodel Take?
Kitchen remodel projects can vary greatly depending on the extent of the project. A full remodel often includes new cabinets, countertops, a tile backsplash, new flooring, paint, ceiling repair or re-texture, appliances, lighting, and plumbing. Here is a sample timeline: Day: 1-2: Demolition 3-4: frame 5-8: HVAC, plumbing, electrical rough-ins 9-10: Inspections 11-16: Drywall work… Continue reading How Long Does a Typical Kitchen Remodel Take?
Ready to Move
We have been on the search for a new showroom to call home for about a year now. We currently lease a small space (approximately 1,000 sf) in White Bear Lake, MN but feel we have outgrown it. Because of the proximity to home, our natural market, and current clientele, we have been focusing our… Continue reading Ready to Move
More Cabinetry 101 (click title to read)
Framed vs Frameless cabinets.
Painted vs Stained Cabinets (click title to read)
Kitchen and Bath love in the time of Corona (click title to read)
Loving your home in the days of quarantine.
Hudson Historic Home Remodel
This beautiful "old" home (1880's) located near Historic Downtown Hudson, WI was in desperate need of a kitchen makeover. Not only was it out-dated (and bright green), but it was not functional. It lacked prep space and storage. There was a lot of wasted space, like this entire blank wall, where we relocated the fridge… Continue reading Hudson Historic Home Remodel
Mahtomedi Remodel
Tired of the golden oak that dated their house, these homeowners decided they were finally ready for an updated kitchen. Not only were they tired of the oak, they were also looking for more space to cook, bake, and simply hang-out together without feeling so crowded. The adjacent dining room wasn't getting used as a… Continue reading Mahtomedi Remodel
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