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Sharon & Craig's Kitchen & Dining Room Renovation
This project started out a bit grander but we were able to value engineer and change the scope to meet the budget and still create a unique, open concept family space.
Vance & Vangie's New Westminster Kitchen Re-Face
Sometimes there’s not much you can do to improve a layout due to the space, and sometimes the cabinetry itself is in good shape and doesn't really need to be replaced. This penthouse unit just needed a reface and a slight change to the peninsula.
The Kitchen Sink
If you’ve been wondering and waiting for it, today is your lucky day! We’re finally throwing the kitchen sink into the mix.
Backsplashes
After discussing countertops for the last two weeks, it's only natural that we move on to the topic of backsplashes today. They originated from the need to have a surface that could be easily cleaned or sterilized in a hospital or public space. The Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 was a tipping point for this. It took another decade before backsplashes were adopted into kitchens.
Countertops - Less Common Materials
Last week we covered the four main countertop materials, namely plastic laminate, solid surface, natural/manufactured stone, and wood. In addition, there are four other countertop materials that have been popular at one time or another, but are much less common these days.
Countertops - Main Material Options
Countertops come in a variety of materials, each with differing price points as well as pros and cons. Hopefully you've done some foundational work to make the decision process easier. If not, head back to our "Planning Your Renovation" blog post for a helpful worksheet: