Did you know a major kitchen remodel, including new countertops, can give you an average return of 91% at resale? In fact, homes with kitchens that are updated sell faster and the home dramatically increases in value. When it comes to homes, kitchens rule the roost. That’s because we spend so much of our lives in […]

Welcome to our gallery of kitchens featuring white cabinets and dark granite countertops. The use of white in the kitchen is a great way to keep the room feeling bright and open, even in a small space. But let’s face it, too much white can be overwhelming. One great way to break up the use […]

In case you didn’t know yet, we are now in the process of building a house.  We found the lot and have met with the architect about custom designs.  Since we are going with a builder’s design, we won’t be doing a completely custom house.  So the next step is meeting with their Design Center to make […]

Today is a really big day at Simply Designing…the Kitchen Makeover!  A day that has been several months in the making.  Today I get to share our full kitchen remodel before and after!  Woot woot!  Plus I am sharing two amazing DIY projects that we completed: how to install a kitchen cabinet and apron front sink, […]

The one room designers and architects are really pushing the limits on these days seems to be the kitchen.  From auto finishes, to bold paint color choices, to added features, the kitchen is quickly becoming the place to express creativity in design.  One trend I am loving is thick, hearty, stone countertops. They add richness […]

Granite is the perfect go-to material for bathroom and kitchen countertops, providing a high quality and unique appearance at a reasonable cost, with relatively stress-free maintenance. The versatility of the material means that it works well for large kitchen counters that will see a lot of daily action for food preparation. But granite is just […]

I know that honey oak is not the thing now, but our cabinets are new and the budget is really tight. Can you suggest granite colors that would work with natural oak in a small condo kitchen with no windows and very light challenged? To find out more about this article please visit: https://sserrackd.squarespace.com/journal/2009/5/20/granite-countertops-light-colors.html Resources: www.sserrackd.squarespace.com

I love nice things. Most people with taste do. I like the challenge of taking the ordinary and transforming it to be extraordinary. It is quite possible to design and customize incredibly beautiful condominium interiors with the help of using properly-crafted stoneworks. So many types of stone are available to use for the fireplace, kitchens, […]

Did you know the term “modern” as it relates to kitchen design is used/interpreted differently by design professionals and homeowners? According to RICKI, an industry research group dedicated to uncovering trends that enable better decisions and smarter product development by leading kitchen brands, when interior designers use the word “modern,” they are typically referring to a […]