IKEA Pantry Organization | 3 Steps to an Organized Pantry

Did you miss our kitchen renovation reveal? If so, make sure you check it out here. It was such a huge project for us last summer, and we absolutely love how it turned out. It truly is the heart of our home now and not a dark, outdated dungeon anymore. Out of all of the […]
Splurge vs. Save: Kitchen Hardware

If you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen this spring, but are not looking to spend thousands on a full renovation, consider switching out the hardware. It can be one of the most budget-friendly updates you can make to your kitchen. Kitchen hardware can completely transform the style of your kitchen and make it feel fresh […]
High – Low: Backsplash Ideas

After sharing my White Subway Tile Backsplash Tutorials here and here, I started thinking about all of the other backsplash options for those of you who are looking to update your backsplash but are not completely sold on white subway tiles. Via I was extremely tempted to do something a little more colorful, shapely, or unique […]
Subway Tile Step-By-Step Tutorial: Part Two and Grout Selection

After a long day’s work of cutting and laying tile after tile and still being left with a mess when you go to bed can be a little discouraging, but today is the day your hard work pays off! If you missed Part One on how to install a subway tile backsplash, make sure you check it out by […]
Kitchen Sconce Obsession and a Roundup

When most people think of sconces, they typically picture them surrounding built-in bookcases, hanging above bedside tables, or illuminating a bathroom vanity. A trend that I’m absolutely loving right now is sconces in the kitchen! It’s a bit unconventional, but they can add loads of charm to any kitchen. I’ve seen them highlighting open shelves, hugging a kitchen […]
Choosing Quartz Countertops: A Review and Options

Your countertop is the crown jewel of your kitchen. It’s not necessarily something you want to skimp on if you can. It’s also not something you want to choose on looks alone. It takes the most wear of any other surface in your kitchen, so you also need it to incredibly durable. When choosing our […]
For the Love of Open Shelves

Open shelves are not a new concept. They’ve been around in kitchen design for years, but I think it’s safe to say that Joanna Gaines popularized this design feature again and launched it to a whole new level. Fixer Upper When designing our kitchen, I knew I wanted to include open shelves somewhere in my […]
White Kitchen Inspirations

A little kitchen insight White kitchens fall under the category of “hot topics” for Patrick and me. I have always swooned over them, while Patrick, on-the-other-hand, has been more skeptical. He would raise the debate of white kitchens being a fad. I stood my ground and would always disagree with his argument. If you go […]