Visiting a favorite getaway spot can fuel dreams of building a vacation home of one’s own in a treasured location. When you are tapped to help turn a client’s vacation home dreams into reality, let this roundup of proven practices and popular approaches kickstart the...
It’s that time of year when we resolve to make beneficial changes to boost our health and happiness. Integrating a few feng shui principles into your kitchen designs can help your clients meet their goals. Dictionary.com defines feng shui as “the Chinese art or...
Whether you’re remodeling an existing kitchen or building a dream space from the ground up, the goals for the most used room in the home are the same: Create a kitchen that is both functional and beautiful. Consider things like workflow and how many people may be in...
A family kitchen is put through its paces daily. Whether it’s serving as a laboratory for young chefs, an eating and gathering place for the whole clan, or a homework station for school kids, the kitchen sees a lot of action. To ensure that your design meets a...
When designing a kitchen, you need reliable product information at your fingertips. And when you’re looking for a little creative inspiration or some problem-solving tips, you need a trusted source. Monogram covers all these bases with their helpful trade resources...
Home has become more important than ever. It’s the office, the place we play, the place we rest and relax, and the place we entertain. It’s no wonder kitchen renovations and other home improvement projects continue to be on the top of to-do lists, even though the...
Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration to spark the creative process. If you’re on the hunt for kitchen-design fodder, check out Monogram’s online opportunities. Through their website and social media, Monogram offers visual delights and story-telling content...
Following trends too strictly can be a slippery slope. The trick is to separate those with staying power from the passing fancies. Here are five hot kitchen trends that promise longer-lasting appeal too. CURVES ARE IN Kitchens tend to be all straight lines and sharp...
A well-designed space reflects its inhabitants—and this rings particularly true in the kitchen. Laying out a kitchen around zones, rather than calculating a precise sink-refrigerator-stove triangle, allows you to address the household’s cooking and lifestyle...
The right kitchen design can really allow home chefs with a passion for entertaining to thrive. No matter how many guests your client plans to host, these design features will ensure that their kitchen is ready for any occasion. AN ISLAND OR TWO The kitchen island or...
While the kitchen island is perfect for grab-and-go moments, nothing can compare to gathering family around a table and enjoying an unhurried meal in a comfortable setting. Decidedly more approachable than the dining room but not as unceremonious as an island, the...
For years, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove has conducted a design contest and added the winning entries to their online Kitchen Design Gallery. This cumulative trove comprises awe-inspiring kitchens, in every conceivable style, from around the world. Here’s an...