Journeys in Kitchen & Bath Design with Walker Woodworking

Discover real-life design journeys, expert advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Walker Woodworking team. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom kitchen or planning a bathroom renovation, our kitchen and bath blog is the perfect resource for you.

Dive into a wealth of ideas and inspiration that will guide your next project, helping you create spaces that are not only functional but also beautifully tailored to your lifestyle. Join us as we share tips, tricks, and innovative design solutions that bring your vision to life.

Kitchen & Bath Blog

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5 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Designs for Every Home

When it comes to kitchen design, cabinets play a crucial role in both functionality and aesthetics. They provide storage and set the tone for the kitchen’s overall style. If you want to upgrade your kitchen or refresh its look, here are five timeless kitchen cabinet designs that will inspire you.
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Why Choose Contrasting Colors?

More homeowners are discovering the beauty of contrasting colors, and this choice is gaining popularity in the design world. From two-toned kitchens to contrasting cabinets and tile, these colors can spice up your design and make a stunning statement.
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Are Natural Wood Cabinets Out Of Style?

While natural wood cabinets are not at the height of their career as they once were, we can guarantee that they will never go out of style. They are solid, go with just about any design style, and bring the beauty of nature into the home like nothing else can. If you want to start a home renovation, here are some reasons to consider natural wood cabinets and how to incorporate them into your home.
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Bathroom Trends For 2022

If you are thinking about renovating your bathroom space, giving it some much-needed upgrades and updates, but lacking some inspiration, let us help you. There are several fun and beautiful bathroom trends for 2022; let’s explore a few of them today.
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Why Hire A Kitchen Designer?

A kitchen designer with years of experience creating these layouts for clients will make it much easier for you. Undertaking such a project is no easy task, but having someone there who has walked this road before takes a heavy burden off your plate.
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5 Ways To Stretch Your Kitchen Renovation Budget

When contemplating a kitchen renovation, budgeting is essential. Cabinets, hardware, flooring, backsplash, and appliances- all of this has to be factored into the renovation, but how can you make it stretch?

Finishing Your Renovation On Budget

This is why we take the time to review your options to ensure that your budget stays on target. We want to discuss some helpful tips to help you finish your renovation on a budget.
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Essential Bathroom Renovation Questions

What must be answered before you arrive at Demo Day? Thankfully, after doing hundreds of projects, we have learned some of the most important questions you should ask before your bathroom renovation. Here is our list of essentials.

Common Cabinet Terms

Being familiar with a few cabinet terms can help you during your design meeting and help you better understand the options available and what will work best for your particular style and needs.
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What Are The Best Bathroom Vanities?

After more than 20 years of working with hundreds of clients, we have learned a few things about bathroom vanities, so let’s unpack some of the basics and help you determine the best bathroom vanity for your needs.

WSJ Laundry-Closet

Walker Woodorking's popular Laundry-Closet was featured in the Wall Street Journal.
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Biophilia Interior Design

Biophilia is a term that has steadily entered the design world and infiltrated the latest interior designs, both commercial and residential. Discover more about this exciting style, how it is being implemented in design, and how the trends are emerging throughout multiple industries.
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Reviving History: A Remodel Journey with Walker Woodworking at the Historic Magnolia Grove (1824)

Nestled in the countryside of Iron Station, Magnolia Grove Home is a testament to history, a silent witness to the changing tides of centuries. Built in 1824 by David Smith, this historic gem has weathered the years gracefully.
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Wash, Sort, and Stack Our Best Laundry Rooms

Why not make your laundry room as cheerful and welcoming as possible? We chose a few of our favorite laundry areas to showcase and give you some ideas on how to make laundry more enjoyable.
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4 Organizational Tips For Small Kitchens

Often, there is more space than we realize, and with good planning and a few simple organization tips, you can make your small kitchen seem bigger. Here are four organizational tips to help you gain more usable space in your kitchen.
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Updating The Kitchen Work Triangle

There are multiple variants when planning a new design, but three things never change in a kitchen: the sink, stove, and refrigerator. These three pieces are standard and essential to the flow and function of this area, which gave rise to the work triangle

Design Solutions For Your Home

At Walker Woodworking, we do custom work, which means we take the time to get to know our clients and create something that solves problems and looks great. Let’s talk about three areas in the home that often need design solutions and how we can help you solve them.
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All You Need To Know About The Kitchen Work Triangle Theory

The idea of the American dream was born around that period when Jeeps hit the market, and kitchens were full of Tupperware. One of the most significant innovations in home design also happened during this period – the kitchen work triangle theory.
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Kitchen Cabinet Trends To Avoid

When you do a renovation, you want it to last, not something that has to be redone every decade, which is why we work hard at staying up to date on current cabinet trends, checking out what is here to stay and what is merely a fad.
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Making Life Easier

Designing for Aging in Place & Individuals with Disabilities — to Make Life Easier Custom cabinets are tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle. Designing cabinets that accommodate seniors who desire to age in place, as well as those with disabilities, is something more and more designers are becoming aware of.
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Supply and Demand During A Renovation

What many homeowners don’t initially factor in, however, is the impact of supply and demand during a renovation. It’s easy to assume that if you’d like a new kitchen by Thanksgiving, starting in the summer will be plenty of time—but that’s not always the case. Project timelines can be extended due to current demand, material availability, and manufacturer lead times, especially for custom or specialty items.
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What Is A Natural Style?

Nature offers the perfect solution to this situation, and an increasing number of designers are looking to it for inspiration. Let’s talk about natural style and how to use it to get the balance you need in the home.
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A Bathroom Renovation Budget Guide

This budget guide will set the tone for the entire project and help us determine exactly which products to show you. In this blog, we will share what a reasonable bathroom renovation budget should include and provide a general estimate of the total cost.
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Universal Cabinet Design

Cabinet design is what we do best. We sit down with our clients to discuss their unique needs and create a space that meets their lifestyles. Even though each design has elements built for the homeowners, some things are standard in every kitchen layout, and some things we recommend will serve our clients later.