Kitchens
How do I choose the right countertop for my kitchen remodel?
You will have many choices when putting together the right kitchen design for your home and your budget. As we mentioned in the earlier article How do I choose the right cabinet? You will have to decide which style and price point you want your cabinets to be, you will have the same choices when…
Read MoreHow do I prepare for my kitchen remodel?
Once you have done the research and made the commitment on who will be a good fit to guide you through your kitchen remodel. Now comes preparing for having everyone into your home. Making improvements is an exciting event, but soon you will probably feel like you cannot wait to have the project done and…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: All New Kitchen and Baths, Weymouth
This Weymouth homeowner came to us after living for many years in her house. The kids had moved out and it was time to get the kitchen and bathrooms she always wanted. Almar helped guide her through the design, selections, and remodeling of 2 full bathrooms and a kitchen. We started with the bathroom remodels. …
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Kitchen Remodel, Hanover Ma
This past client had remodeled their kitchen in the early 2000s (with another company). After their family continued to grow and get older their existing design and layout was starting to stress their family needs. With the kids getting older and the family spending more time in the kitchen, they felt they needed a new…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Milton Kitchen Addition
This Kitchen Addition in Milton was a great project for a family that was looking to have a more functional and inviting kitchen. The kitchen in their front entrance colonial house was tiny and tough for making a nightly family meal. With the help of Beth Borque Design Studios, Almar was able to transform the…
Read More5 Benefits of Adding an Island to Your Kitchen Design
Kitchen islands can be a wonderful way to not only add space to your kitchen but also a great opportunity to design something aesthetically pleasing. If you enjoy cooking, entertaining or just like to spend time with family and friends, an island may enhance your kitchen. I’m going to outline five benefits of having an…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Milton Kitchen Renovation
The owners of this 1930s Craftsman style home were ready to update and enlarge their small and outdated kitchen. With a busy work and family schedule, they called upon designer Beth Bourque of Beth Bourque Design Studio in Milton to help. Working with the owners, Beth could easily come up with a functional design that…
Read MoreScituate: Efficient Kitchen Storage
by: Melissa Boynton With more baby boomers downsizing their empty nests, the need for space efficient storage is all the more crucial. Kitchen storage solutions can be the trickiest of all rooms in the home. Especially if you are one of those chefs that has a gadget for every need – graters, zesters, spices from…
Read MoreWhitman: Kitchen, Bathroom & Mudroom Renovation
Running a house with 2 working parents, five kids, and 2 cats and a dog pets can get very hectic and busy. So, when the O’brien’s in Whitman came to us looking to update their kitchen and down stairs bathroom efficiency was a big consideration. When designing the kitchen, we talked a lot about maximizing…
Read MoreNorwell: In-Cabinet Vacuum
by: Jamie Madden In My kitchen we are constantly sweeping, bending down with the dust pan and cleaning it up. I probably sweep our kitchen and eating area at least twice a day. So when we recently found a gadget that could be installed in the kitchen I was intrigued. The Sweepovac is similar to…
Read MorePlanning a Kitchen Renovation: Part 4 – Flooring Options
Kitchen remodeling will increase the design, function and resale value of a home. When shopping for a home, most people start in the kitchen. It’s the most important room from a functionality and design standpoint. If you plan to sell within 3 to 5 years, focus on a small kitchen renovation that updates a few…
Read MorePlanning a Kitchen Renovation: Part 3 – Determining Your Rough Budget Range
Kitchen remodeling will increase the design, function and resale value of a home. When shopping for a home, most people start in the kitchen. It’s the most important room from a functionality and design standpoint. If you plan to sell within 3 to 5 years, focus on a small kitchen renovation that updates a few…
Read MorePlanning a Kitchen Renovation: Part 2 – Countertops
Kitchen remodeling will increase the design, function and resale value of a home. When shopping for a home, most people start in the kitchen. It’s the most important room from a functionality and design standpoint. If you plan to sell within 3 to 5 years, focus on a small kitchen renovation that updates a few…
Read MorePlanning a Kitchen Renovation: Part 1 – Cabinets
Kitchen remodeling will increase the design, function and resale value of a home. When shopping for a home, most people start in the kitchen. It’s the most important room from a functionality and design standpoint. If you plan to sell within 3 to 5 years, focus on a small kitchen renovation that updates a few…
Read MoreHingham: Kitchen Life is all about Family Life.
In many families, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. Families gather in the kitchen in the morning to start their day; kids play or do homework in the kitchen while parent prepares dinner; and it always seems to be the place that people gather during parties and family events. Your kitchen ends up…
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