Category: A Kitchen Designer’s Life
A Look at the KBIS 2023 Luxe Kitchen Display
by Jan Rutgers
The KBIS is always full of great kitchen design ideas. Check out this VESTA Blog to see one of my favorites from KBIS 2023.
Around the Edges of KBIS 2023
by Jan Rutgers
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is where to look for innovative new products. Check out this VESTA Blog to see what caught my eye at KBIS 2023.
Kitchen Trends from the KBIS 2023 Show Floor
by Jan Rutgers
KBIS 2023 was in Las Vegas this year, attracting over 200,000 design professionals. In this VESTA Blog I will present the 6 kitchen trends I saw on the show floor.
Adding Interest to the One-Wall with Island Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
A one-wall with island kitchen layout in a builder’s spec home does not have to be boring. Check out this latest VESTA Blog to see how to make them memorable!
Top 2023 Kitchen Design Trends
by Jan Rutgers
Knowing the trends is how kitchen designers help inform their clients when designing their spaces. Check out my top kitchen trends for 2023.
How to Plan Your Trip to KBIS
by Jan Rutgers
If you are attending KBIS later this month you will want to check out his post!
How to Build your Inspiration Library as a Kitchen & Bath Designer
by Jan Rutgers
This fall I instructed the certification program for Interior Decorating at the local college. During my lectures I tried to sprinkle in tips for the students on running a design business. One of them was the importance of collecting inspirational images to inspire both themselves and their future clients. It got me thinking about how important my process for collecting inspiration has been for … Read More How to Build your Inspiration Library as a Kitchen & Bath Designer
The Influence of Appliance Manufacturers on Kitchen Design
by Jan Rutgers
Appliance manufactures are in a great position to push the boundaries of kitchen design. Read on to see some great examples.
Case Study: Appliances at the Willow Project Part 2
by Jan Rutgers
Specifying appliances for any Kitchen project should not be left to chance. The Kitchen designer needs to be involved. Read on to see how the appliance choices evolved in this award winning mini-multi project.
Case Study: Appliances at the Willow Project
by Jan Rutgers
Specifying appliances for any of your Kitchen projects is important. Read on to see how I approached the appliance selection for a mini-multi spec home project.
Case Study: Choosing Appliances for a Mid-Priced Kitchen Renovation
by Jan Rutgers
Appliances are a big part of kitchen design. Read this case study to see how to integrate appliances in a mid priced kitchen remodel.
A Case Study: Appliances in a Custom Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
Appliances can drive the design of a kitchen. Check out this VESTA Blog to see how I helped the client’s of this kitchen case study choose their appliances.
