Tag Archives: kitchens

Know Yourself When Decorating

Tricia raised the idea in her article of open shelving in the kitchen. To me that sounded like a nightmare. I could imagine everything getting grimy from cooking. When it comes to housework, I’m inclined to go for the easy option most of the time, and especially when it comes to kitchens. I often see kitchens where they have copper pots hanging from the ceiling and various other items on display and think how nice it looks, but it is not for me. My kitchen is easy wipe down surfaces and easy to keep clean laminate cupboards that I just … Continue reading →

Kitchens and Baths

We have all heard the saying that kitchens and baths sell homes. Well, even if you’re not selling your home, your kitchen and bath(s) may still be the most important spaces. Of course, they must be functional, but you also want them to be attractive. There is nothing more embarrassing than having unannounced guests see your kitchen or bathroom if it’s dirty. Frankly, for most of us, it doesn’t even have to be really dirty. Anything less than spotless makes us feel like we have to apologize or make excuses. This is true even if you have just scoured from … Continue reading →