Category: The Art of Kitchen Design
Choosing the Perfect Layout for your Client’s Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
The first thing you need to do when designing your client’s kitchen is determine the best layout. Read on to learn all the different layouts along with their pros and cons.
Options for Corners in Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
Dealing with corners are a part of Kitchen Design. Check out this blog to get inspired to specify them creatively.
The Top 10 Kitchen Wall Cabinet Options
by Jan Rutgers
Wall cabinets are a standard storage option in contemporary Kitchen Design but the Kitchen Designer should look at alternatives. Check out this blog for inspiration for wall cabinets in your next Kitchen Design.
Banishing the Cookie-Cutter Kitchen Island!
by Jan Rutgers
Most consumers want an island in their new Kitchen. As a professional Kitchen Designer you should be giving them options for this feature. Check out this post to get inspired!
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Incorporating Backsplash Storage into Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
Often the backsplash is not a space Kitchen Designers think of when it comes to storage. Check out this blog to see how we may need to change that!
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Revisiting the Closed-Off Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
There has been a lot of talk in the industry lately about the “Closed-Off” Kitchen. I went into the archives to see how I was handling this type of design. Read on to see a closed-off Kitchen space I designed 4 ways.
The Best Open Shelving Options For Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
Many contemporary Kitchen Designs can benefit from well thought out open storage. Read on to see multiple examples on how you can include open shelving in your Kitchen Designs.
Kitchen Design Case Study: West Coast Contemporary
by Jan Rutgers
Space planning and designing custom millwork for spec homes is a great specialty for Professional Kitchen Designers. Check out one my projects that celebrates West Coast Contemporary Design.
The Best Seating Solutions for Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
Seating areas in contemporary Kitchen Design needs to accommodate multiple tasks.. Read on to see why it is important to include a variety of seating spaces in your Kitchen Designs to ensure comfort for all users.
What Makes A White Kitchen Classic?
by Jan Rutgers
The white Kitchen is very popular with homeowners and designers. But what makes this look a classic? Check out my latest blog to see what I think.
What does a Kitchen Designer Really Do? Phase 2
by Jan Rutgers
Design Development is an exciting part of the Kitchen Design Process. Read on to see what is involved and how many hours most Professional Kitchen Designers devote to this stage.
Why Appliances Drive Kitchen Designers Crazy! Part 2
by Jan Rutgers
Understanding the Science of Design when it comes to Appliances is an important skillset for the Kitchen Designer. Mistakes made with appliances can derail a project and be costly to the bottom line. Read on for an introduction to the Science of Kitchen Design & Appliances.
