Author Archives: Tom Robinson

 Stacked double oven. This is the most familiar setup, and most manufacturers carry versions of this appliance. Most cabinet manufacturers also offer standard tall oven cabinets for this type of appliance. The double oven unit often has one or two … Continue reading →

Design trends are more opinion than fact but opinions count. Here are some ideas  to spice up your kitchen Accessibility; Often called ageing in place adding more accessibility features such as lower cabinets, wider isles, lever handle faucets and more … Continue reading →

Bathrooms can be remodeled dramatically so it is hard to recognize them as the same room. Below is link to and article with some very dramatic changes in a small room. Traditional Before Photos by Washington Architects & Building Designers … Continue reading →

Eclipse Stainless soap dispensers are a long lasting and reliable but like all appliances with moving parts must be maintained to stay at peak performance.  They have long lasting stainless steel wicks (the part that sticks down into the reservoir) … Continue reading →

Craftsman Kitchen by Dallas Kitchen & Bath Designers Brooke B. Sammons Articles often refer to kitchen designs by style. What is the difference between and modern kitchen and a contemporary kitchen. The article linked below tries to sort out these … Continue reading →

These pictures show how to make an end table with a piece of scrap or granite left over fro making a granite top.   Source: Youths News Network – Daily Top Links: There’s a granite counter top fabricator near me that … Continue reading →

A gallery kitchen is a kitchen with two parallel runs of counters and storage framing the work space.  If you are creating a gallery kitchen design either out of need – that’s all that will fit in the space available … Continue reading →

Using stuff you already have in your house   Ughghghghgh. That Pinterest beet salad seemed like such a good idea at the time…and now your beautiful granite countertop is a bloody shade of purple. But fear not. We’ve got a … Continue reading →

A kitchen Island or at least a peninsula that works like an island has become a standard for upscale kitchen designs. A well design island provides added work space, storage space, and even a place to put built in appliances … Continue reading →

Kitchen Designs must be more than just about looks. Kitchens need to be functional. One of the critical elements is what is referred to as the Kitchen Work Triangle. The “work triangle” is defined by the National Kitchen and Bath … Continue reading →