Countertop brackets do a great job of living up to their name by providing the support that is necessary for countertops in kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms where countertops live. But they also have essential uses elsewhere in the world of home decor. With today’s trend toward granite and other types of solid surface counter […]
The countertop is no less important than the cabinetry in your kitchen. It can also tell the prospective buyer about the age of your kitchen. You have to make sure that it is in tip-top shape as to not distract the buyer from the rest of the kitchen and to not lover the price. Making […]
Materials for Kitchen Countertop Picking out countertop material used to be a lot easier when there were significantly fewer choices. Now there are not only more materials available, but also new patterns, and new types of countertops application. The latest trend is to mix and match two different kinds of counter materials together. You might […]
Textures in the Kitchen There are a lot of surfaces in the kitchen – most are hard with angled edges which don’t exactly spell out a warm and comforting environment. You can balance out the inevitable uninviting surface with soft textures and patterns, as well as warm and homey colors. To bring instant cheer to […]
Most commonly pilasters appear on the fireplace mantels, used as a door and window surrounds, or trim for built-in cabinets and library systems. In other exterior applications, pilasters form the vertical support in archways or tie into a ceiling cornice. Pilasters have numerous design benefits. Sharp vertical lines of the pilasters adding a stately look […]
