15 Ways to Design a “Hidden” Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
Are you looking for a new way to approach the design of your client’s Kitchen in their greatroom? Read on to check out my 15 tips on how to “hide” the kitchen in a greatroom.
Tag: The Science of Kitchen Design
A Post COVID Kitchen & Greatroom Design: Part 2
by Jan Rutgers
How will the COVID pandemic affect design is a question I have been thinking about a lot. Read on to see my thoughts on how we could design a Post-COVID Kitchen, Greatroom and adjacent spaces
FREE Workshop Overview
by Jan Rutgers
Vestabul School of Design is offering a FREE Workshop on Integrating Mouldings & Millwork into Your Kitchen Design Business. Check out the overview and then register to view the three sessions.
Moulding and Millwork at the Belleview Inn!
by Jan Rutgers
My recent trip to Florida included a stay at the iconic Belleview Inn. Read on to learn about the historical building and how hotels like this can influence your design business.
How to Design a Living in Place Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
Living in Place or Universal Design is becoming a design concept perfect for Kitchen Design. Read on to learn how to incorporate this design philosophy into your next Kitchen Design project.
How to Integrate Posts into Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
It is not always possible to open up a Kitchen without including a support post. Check out this article for inspiration on how to work with posts and columns in your Kitchen designs.
2021 Western Canada Design Excellence Awards Finalist
by Jan Rutgers
Vestabul Design is thrilled to have been selected as a finalist in the Western Canada Design Excellent Awards for the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
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.
The Importance of Kitchen Countertop Guidelines
by Jan Rutgers
Planning the countertop configuration in your Kitchen Designs is an important part of the Kitchen Design process. Check out this blog article to get all the info you need to do it efficiently.
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!
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.
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.
