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The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it is no wonder over 1/3 of Americans renovate this room before any other in their house. A quality kitchen renovation instills people with a sense of pride in their home. After all, they spend a large percentage of time at home in their kitchens – cooking, gathering, and entertaining with family and friends. It is also a smart financial investment, improving the overall appeal and value of any house.

There are many ways to upgrade a bathroom- particularly when your space could use a makeover. The design decisions could drive the budget to stay in line with the project or way out of line. You ultimately want to maximize your look for less. Stick to what fits your bathroom and satisfies your needs of aesthetics, functional storage, and resale value. I will provide a mini-guide to get you started on your renovation and make sure you are spending your dollars well!

What is RTA?

RTA or “Ready to Assemble”, is a term used often in the cabinet industry. RTA kitchen cabinets are un-assembled cabinets that are transported by freight to the buyer’s chosen delivery location. RTA Kitchen cabinets arrive “flat pack” ready for the customer or builder to assemble and install them. The opposite of RTA is, of course, assembled cabinets or custom cabinets. Ordering cabinets pre-assembled can be useful to many customers who are new to major remodels, however, we know the biggest factor in a project this size is cost. Depending on your level of expertise with cabinet assembly, and the helpful resources we offer, you can determine which route is right for you.

Check out Prime Cabinetry’s favorite kitchen island inspiration photos! Then, make an appointment with a designer today to see what options you have for your own kitchen island!

Granite and quartz are among the most used countertop surfaces in kitchens and baths to date. But how do you choose which surface to apply to cabinets? Granite is familiar with most people because it is saturating the marketplace. However quartz has gained such a strong popularity because of its color versatility and function, it may eventually catch up to granite.

IS YOUR SMALL KITCHEN CRAMPING YOUR STYLE?

Living with limited kitchen space is not the best case scenario for any culinary connoisseur, baking expert, or DIYer. But, designing the kitchen of your dreams does not have to be restricted by the size or shape of the space you are working with. Transforming any tiny kitchen into a stunning and functional room in your home can be done effortlessly.

So, what qualifies as a small kitchen?

Over the last 50 years kitchen sizes have increased from about 70 to 150 square feet. According to Lee Wallender from Home Renovation’s About Home, generally the “classic 10 x 10 kitchen” (100 square feet or less) is considered the benchmark of small kitchen sizing. The most common small kitchen will be what is considered a galley kitchen. This shape is long and narrow with counters on either side of a central walkway. Though, kitchen sizing is going to differ according to the area you live in, this standard for the average kitchen in 2016 can be useful when planning your own remodel.

So let's take a pop quiz have you ever thought about where the columns on your house came from; where the windows originated; how many times did you actually change the house to fit your personal style?

I’m sure you wandered when did brown go out and why is there so much grey everywhere? It’s true you cannot visit a home decor store, a furniture gallery or a new showroom and not see the color grey in some variation. Well ladies and gents we now have grey in kitchen cabinets, yes all shades, cool and warm tones.

Our furry friends naturally love to be outdoors, and we naturally hate the muddy, dirty, or otherwise messy paws that come with these adventures. Most dog owners have seen these disastrous soiled prints tracked right through their living room, and onto that once beautiful white carpet they own. Cleaning up after our pets is a daily task, so why not make these routine chores a little easier to manage?