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.
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How to Sneak Universal Design into Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
Discussing “aging-in-place” with your client can sometimes be an awkward conversation. Use these inspiring solutions to get the conversation started!
How to Plan Waste Management into Your Client’s Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
Kitchen Designers need to talk trash when planning a Functional Kitchen. Read on to find solutions to manage waste in your client’s kitchen.
Replacing Lost Storage in Contemporary Kitchen Design
by Jan Rutgers
Most contemporary Kitchens are in light filled open concept spaces. The trade off is that traditional upper cabinet storage is often lost in these designs. Read on to see how creative Kitchen Designers can solve that storage problem!
Everything You Need to Know about the Kitchen Clean-Up Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Clean-Up Zone is the last of the 5 essential zones that make up the theory of Food Flow in Kitchen Design. Check out everything you need to know about this important area in the kitchen.
Everything You Need to Know About the Kitchen Serving Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Serving Zone is the 4th zone in the 5 essential zones in the Food Floor Theory. This zone has a lot of flexibility for placement in the kitchen. Read on to get inspired for placing it in the best location for your client.
Everything You Need to Know About the Kitchen Cooking Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Cooking Zone is the heart of the kitchen and needs to be planned to optimize function but still be a focal point in the space. Read on to get inspired to develop fantastic Cooking Zones for you clients.
Everything You Need to Know About the Kitchen Prep Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Prep Zone is the most used area in a client’s kitchen. Knowing how to plan it into your layouts is an important Kitchen Designer skill. Check out everything you need to know about the Prep Zone in this blog.
Everything You Need To Know About the Food Storage Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Food Flow Theory is one that every Kitchen Designer needs to know. In this 5 part series we will do a deep dive into each of the essential zones. We will start with the Food Storage Zone.
How to name your Design Company
by Jan Rutgers
Naming your company is an important part of launching your business. Read on to see how the name of my company came to be!
Kitchen Design Case Study: Adding the WOW Factor to a Spec Home Kitchen!
by Jan Rutgers
When designing a Kitchen for a spec home you need to make it memorable while respecting the investment budget of the developer. Read on to see how this was accomplished with the addition of a WOW factor.
The Top 10 Ways to Support Kitchen Dining Bars
by Jan Rutgers
The informal dining bar is a sought after feature for homeowner’s. Read on to see my top 10 favorite ways to support the dining bar safely and beautifully!
