The beauty and durability isn’t without a price: Generally, it is more expensive than stone or total synthetics, although the price will vary depending on composition and manufacturer.
While granite counters get overexposed on real estate reality shows, quartz is definitely the new must-have for most designers.
There is an advantage to using true custom cabinets versus stock cabinets. Custom cabinets can be fitted perfectly to your kitchen, filling the space precisely and making the best use of corners, spaces between windows and any height or length of a wall.
Counter-depth refrigerators word great a typical 24-inch-deep counter for a flush look. Buyer beware as some models sold as “counter depth” stick out a bit past a typical counter when installed. Check the exact dimensions of a model you’re considering, and compare notes with your installer to make sure it really is 24 inches.
It’s an easy and affordable upgrade that’s part of any home
Inside that stylish faucet is a sensor that activates the faucet just from a tap, so you can turn on water even with your hands occupied.
The next time you’re making dough (or just making a mess) and need to rinse off, you’ll be glad you can turn on the faucet with just a tap from your elbow. I am going to add one to my kitchen as I did not in my recent remodel and I always have something all over my hands and am constantly cleaning my faucet when I am done cooking.
Running a full-sized dishwasher when only partially full is a waste of water, but a unit like this can wash each individual half, giving you more flexibility for the size of the load to be cleaned. Plus, you can be running one drawer while still filling another so you can clean your often-used items now while other pieces build up a bit over time.
Foods cooked in steam tend to retain more moisture and thus more vitamins than foods that are simply baked or boiled. That makes a steam-convection oven not just a part of a dream kitchen, but a step toward healthier eating.
Deep drawers are an affordable upgrade as many companies provide deeper drawer units at the same cost as a more typical three-drawer model.