Make a Statement with Glam Kitchen Design.

January 25, 2024| Design| buckswholesale

HOW TO GET THE GLAM KITCHEN LOOK

“Glam kitchen aesthetic applies lavish materials to traditional design motifs,” said Tressa Samdal, Director – Design Trends & Innovation at KraftMaid. “But it’s done in a fresh way. Some of the best examples of glamour kitchens feature maximalist expressions of luxury used in minimalist ways.”

What does that mean? Instead of relying solely on added details and applied moldings to establish a sense of grandeur – as many classically designed traditional spaces do – glitzy materials can also add the indulgence in a glam space. And there’s freedom to feature those materials in ways that could be considered Modern.

The 9 Kitchen Trends Designers Are Most Excited About for 2024.

January 25, 2024| Design| buckswholesale

2024 is officially here, and with it are some bold design predictions about the way we will outfit our kitchens. We tapped several design experts from across the country and took a look at the 2024 Kitchen Trends Report from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) to see what design obsessives anticipate will be popping up on our Instagram feeds and TikTok algorithms next year.

Many of these design trends are appealing in terms of improving functionality and quality of life and don’t discriminate based on one designer’s aesthetic preferences—however, there are some opposing views from how our panel of creatives expects to see our kitchens become more layered in 2024. The good news? You can distill these kitchen trends for 2024 to fit your own creative vision for a more personal cook space that better reflects your household’s personality and your surrounding environment.

Refinancing to renovate: the golden rules to getting it right.

March 27, 2020| Design| buckswholesale

Getting your financial ducks in a row before you kick off a home makeover is essential. Here’s what you need to know about refinancing to renovate.

Ask anyone who has renovated and chances are they will give you a laundry list of what not to do, ranging from thinking you can live there during the demolition period to ignoring the need for a solid quote and builder’s contract.|

Top of that list should be ‘Sort out your finances before picking up the sledgehammer’, so we’ve pulled together our top tips on how to refinance your home to renovate.

It’s smart advice because there’s a special kind of stress (okay, terror) involved when you realise your house is an unliveable building site and you’re going to need to rustle up another $10k/20k/30k you hadn’t budgeted for in order to finish it.

6 Paint Colors You’ll Never Find in an Interior Designer’s Home

March 13, 2020| Design| buckswholesale

Picking a new hue for your walls can feel like a major commitment. After all, there’s no other design element that has quite as much power to impact how you feel. But in reality, it’s a pretty low-risk update.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could invite a designer over to your house for a glass of wine and a snack while they regale you with tales of their own paint adventures? With that in mind, we (domino Magazine) asked six industry experts to share the shades they would avoid at all costs and the ones they’d use in their own homes. Surprisingly, one “unpopular” color was a clear winner.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

February 27, 2020| Uncategorized| buckswholesale

As winter ends, give your home a complete physical—inside and out—to ready it for those warm-weather months ahead.

This year, many parts of the country have enjoyed such a mild winter that even in the Northeast, spring weather seems like it’s just around the corner—if it hasn’t arrived already.

Take advantage of the moderate temperatures to get a head start on what should be an annual spring home maintenance routine.

Kitchens are no longer JUST for all things food.

February 27, 2020| Uncategorized| buckswholesale

Living Room-Style Kitchens

See how a kitchen can serve as a second living room with functional stations for working, dining, relaxing and entertaining.

The Kitchen Trend Nate Berkus Says Will Never Go Out of Style

February 25, 2020| Uncategorized| buckswholesale

Nate Berkus gets it: We are, collectively, bored of white kitchens. “Our eyes get tired of seeing the same thing over and over. When a client asks us for a white-on-white kitchen, my business partner and I are like: Oh, no, okay, we’ll do another white kitchen. I know a lot of designers feel that way,” he tells us. But playing devil’s advocate to his own argument, he also understands the draw of a crisp, monochrome space: “It’s timeless, and for most people, it’s the largest investment they’re going to make in their home.”

All this to say: Love it or hate it, it doesn’t look like this style is going anywhere anytime soon. Whether you’re saddled with an uninspiring space in your rental or simply want to make the look your own, the key is to put a few spins on the classic. Read More about how Berkus would approach the matter…

27 Before-and-After Bathroom Makeovers

February 19, 2020| Design| buckswholesale

See how designers take these bathrooms from gut job to gorgeous.

These dramatic transformations are sure to leave you speechless.lived. Home is where we choose to restore ourselves, where we are safe, comfortable and free to create a life that is Simply Blissful. Explore this trending Color Collection and redefine what it means to stay in.

This Tiny Bathroom Before and After Is Truly Jaw-Dropping

November 4, 2019| Design| buckswholesale

As a new homeowner, you don’t always get everything on your wish list. Whether it’s a paint color you don’t like, dated countertops, or minimal storage space, there is usually one aspect (or a few) that you are looking to upgrade. And in terms of priorities, let’s be real—bathrooms tend to be at the bottom of everyone’s list because they are the room people spend the least amount of time in.

Patti Wagner went the opposite route with her home. The designer took the plunge and decided to give her vintage bathroom a facelift; a rather in-depth one that included stripping 89 years worth of paint from the walls while maintaining the original character. Wagner and her husband also replaced the old flooring, which sat in wire mesh and a concrete mortar bed, with a hexagon tile more befitting of the time period to complement the original green tiling on the walls.

From start to finish, this 47-square-foot bathroom took about two months to complete. If your bathroom is in need of a refresh, take a page from Wagner and turn your attention to your floors, as it’s one update that really makes a difference. Below, the designer shares what she learned about remodeling bathroom floors. We’re definitely taking note.

10 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In Your Kitchen Design

November 3, 2019| Design| buckswholesale

Many of our home activities — cooking, cleaning, eating, drinking, socializing — take place in the kitchen. Which is why a beautiful and functional kitchen is so important. Regardless of your kitchen design style, organization and layout are key components. Take a look at these 10 renovation mistakes you should avoid and design tips to try, so you’ll end up with a practical and elegant kitchen design.

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