Changing lifestyles, emerging design trends and consumer product “hot buttons” are having a major impact on materials, colors and styles for countertops, which continue to grow in prominence as both an aesthetic and functional feature in today’s new and remodeled kitchens. That’s one of several key findings of a nationwide […]

 Genesee County residents can apply for a no-interest, no-payment loan to complete home improvements through the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission.   The Genesee County Home Improvement Program (HIP) and Urgent Repair Program (URP) helps assist low-to-moderate income homeowners do repairs for roofing issues, windows, doors, septic issues, broken furnaces, wells […]

When querying designers about lighting, it becomes evident rather quickly that it’s a bit of a challenge for them to contain their excitement for the given topic of discussion. Rebecca Sutton, CKBD, Kitchen Design Concepts in Dallas, TX, enthusiastically begins the conversation with, “I love lighting!” Further into the conversation, […]

Workflow and productivity in the kitchen often revolve around the sink space, making the selection of sinks and faucets a pivotal decision in the overall design of the space.  Jay Beaumont, director of sales and marketing for Lenora Group, based in Hillside, IL, says that he often remarks that the […]