Monday, October 12, 2015

Farmhouse Kitchen - Design Tips & More

We built this house for the farmers at Springdale Farms near downtown Austin, TX and I'm back to visit 5 years later. http://www.springdalefarmaustin.com/ For more tips and advice like this see my blog at http://mattrisinger.com/ Matt Risinger

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Top Kitchen Trends: Lighting & Cabinetry

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry has confirmed once again that of the top remodeling projects in 2014 the kitchen remains at the top. Among the top kitchen trends, lighting and cabinetry will be our focus today.
Transitional Kitchen with Contrasting Finishes by Trail Appliances
Transitional Kitchen with Contrasting Finishes & Pendant Lighting by Trail Appliances
According to Kevin Anundson, President of the NARI, “consumers want practical, comfortable kitchens that are efficient to use and easy to live in.” He goes on to say that “bigger isn’t better, although homeowners still want a feeling of space, and open concept with islands are still a significant part of kitchen trends in 2014.”
Lighting: 
The impact on kitchen lighting trends can be seen in the following applications:
Transitional Kitchen by Hammer Schmidt
Transitional Kitchen by Hammer Schmidt
Fewer Upper Cabinets create more space for decorative lighting including track and task lighting with adjustable arms, providing the option to direct light where it is needed the most.
Pendant lights, a popular choice for kitchen islands provide an opportunity to bring personal style into the space.