When remodeling, adjustable lighting is an important and transforming trend in the kitchen or any space. The ability to dim lighting levels and color temperature is on trend and here to stay in kitchen renovation! Hardwired lighting comes in all sizes, shapes and finishes. Pictures show great examples of counter top lighting and recessed lighting for a nice bright workspace in the kitchen as well as the latest trend of pendants with black …
Range Hoods
Choosing A Range Hood, Tim Leitner What type of range hood is right for my remodel? The three most common types are (1) an island hood vent, (2) wall mounted hood vent, and (3) down draft. The third option of a down draft or popup I personally do not recommend unless it is absolutely esthetically or architecturally impossible to use one of the other options. This is simply physics...pulling cooking odors coming out of the top of a pan or …
Kitchen Trends: Mega Islands
One of my favorite trends in the last 10 years has been the “Mega Island.” Quartz and Granite slabs are usually available in sizes 5’ x 10’ and larger. Generally, this dimension has been available so that 2 standard countertops and back splashes can be cut out of one piece; however, these large slabs make an amazing centerpiece for kitchens. These mega islands can have sinks, cooktops, or any other kitchen feature, but …
Africa New Life – “Let Every Child Dream” Educational Sponsorship for Children
Tim and I had the opportunity to visit a child we sponsor in Rwanda, Africa early this spring. We had just begun sponsorship in Oct. of last year. To be honest, child sponsorship had never been on our radar. Africa New Life and our local church ran a campaign to fill a huge need in Huye, Rwanda. The campaign goal was to sponsor 250 children in 2 1/2 years. We exceeded that goal in 2 weekends. There are 282 children sponsored at the time of …
What We Know About Bathroom Remodeling Trends In 2022
Heated FloorsHeated floors in a Portland Oregon bathroom (and, yes in a kitchen) is a must! A cold tile floor can ruin a spa-like experience, and heated floors are relatively inexpensive and easy to install during a renovation. Multiple Shower Heads and SpraysNo matter the size, a luxurious shower is an important and well sought-after bathroom feature. Including multiple shower heads and sprays can really elevate the shower …
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What We Know About Kitchen Trends in 2022
Islands: The kitchen island has certainly been a staple for years and it’s not going away anytime soon. The hub of our homes historically is the kitchen and now, that hub is the island. Our Portland homeowners are working with our remodeling project management to reimagine kitchen layouts to fit an island, large or small. Plus, kitchen islands are the host to much more than just additional counter space. Islands can now house a sink and …
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