10 KITCHEN DESIGN MISTAKES NOT TO MAKE Whether renovating or building a new kitchen, designing it requires a lot of thought and planning. The final results should delight you and make you glad to hang out in your awesome heart of the home. There are so many moving parts involved with a kitchen renovation that…
DESIGNING FOR SMALL AREAS IN THE HOME Home is a word we use to describe the place where we can genuinely feel ourselves, that special place where we are surrounded by the things that reflect our personality and are ideally suited to our lifestyle. The size of our home can drastically vary from large spaces…
CREATIVE STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR THE KITCHEN Multitasking has become an essential quality for many; we jot down a quick reminder note while sitting in a Zoom meeting or answer an email on our phone while sitting in the bank drive-through lane. If we were to describe one area in the home that can be defined…
WHAT ARE PANELED APPLIANCES? If you have looked at a renovated kitchen and wondered where the appliances, such as the refrigerator and dishwasher, were, you have just experienced paneled appliances. The beauty of these custom panels is that they cover the appliances and allow them to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the cabinetry.…
WHY HAVE PULL-OUT DRAWERS Storage is a vital part of designing a space as it ensures that everything has a place and that there is sufficient room for everything. Sometimes, it can be challenging to create storage in some regions of the home, but with some well-thought-out planning, solutions can be made. Storage should also…
WHAT ARE MULLION DOORS? It is all in the details. That is the general census of those who have devoted their life to design, and it is true. Every room is composed of more information that has come together in a perfect balance to create a complete look and feel. These details are what make…
TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOME More and more homeowners are looking for ways not just to maximize their space but one that is also efficient which is why smart home technology has become popular over the last few years. We love the ease and peace of mind it gives as we turn off a light with…
A DESIGNER’S DREAM “Home” is a story about who we are and a collection of things we love. Since I began working for Walker Woodworking in 2008, straight out of design school, I have been assisting clients with building their homes. Looking at house plans and poring over architectural details has always intrigued me, so…
WHAT IS QUARTER SAWN WHITE OAK? While the stain and style can influence the appearance of your cabinets, the type of wood selected plays a key role in the final outcome of the project. Over the years, we have worked with just about any wood you can think of and watched the trends of certain…
DESIGNING A COFFEE STATION Coffee is a staple ingredient in a majority of people’s mornings. We love the freshly brewed scent as we begin our day and rely on the boost it gives us to get the last of the sand out of our eyes, plus a little bounce in our step. Since it has…