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Kitchen Inventory

By |2017-10-12T20:36:00-07:00October 12th, 2017|CTA Consultation, The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.2"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.2"] The thought of designing and enjoying a new kitchen is exciting! There are so many new materials and trends. The possibilities are endless. You can picture those new appliances, a back-splash just like the one you saw in Houzz or the counter top you saw on the Stearns Design Build

The Dangers of Heating Elements

By |2016-05-30T13:29:13-07:00May 30th, 2016|CTA Consultation|

Image credit: Goodhousekeeping.com Recently, Remodeling Magazine wrote a piece on how to build a drawer with a built in plug so that hair dryers could stay plugged in.  They received a storm of responses from good contractors letting them know how unsafe it is to leave appliances with heating elements plugged in.  Here

New Years Resolutions for Your home

By |2012-12-28T21:38:40-08:00December 28th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

What are your New Years resolutions for your home? Is there a bathroom or a kitchen you are ready to remodel?  Maybe things are tight and you will not be able to do anything major this year. You can alwaysstart planning so that you have things are in order when you are ready.  Even if

Kitchen Design Process

By |2012-09-10T16:37:30-07:00September 10th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

In our culture today, the kitchen tends to be the heart of the home.  It’s a great spot for spontaneous conversations over a cup of morning coffee, for helping with homework, and to gather friends and family while entertaining. It’s a place of action, and as such, it deserves a great deal of attention in

More Kitchen Storage Creativity

By |2011-12-05T18:25:48-08:00December 5th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

This blog builds upon the kitchen de-cluttering ideas we've already discussed, and will hopefully get you geared up for finding those underutilized areas of your kitchen that can be harnessed for maximum functionality. Even if you have a large kitchen, these ideas can help keep it open, organized, and original.

Brightening Up Your Kitchen

By |2011-12-01T16:42:26-08:00December 1st, 2011|CTA Consultation|

If your kitchen is dark, cramped, and closed off, it’s probably not a kitchen you enjoy being in. The smart placement of windows can transform your kitchen by bringing in daylight, connecting the space to the outdoors, and creating an overall feeling of openness. Here are some different window arrangements that can improve the character

Outdoor Kitchens: Adding to the Basics

By |2011-11-30T16:23:17-08:00November 30th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Begin your outdoor kitchen by creating cooking and food prep areas. With these elements plus an outdoor seating or dining area, you’re all set to enjoy a meal in the outdoors. Here are some other things you might consider adding to your outdoor kitchen to expand its usefulness!

Outdoor Kitchens: Start with the Basics

By |2011-11-29T16:41:15-08:00November 29th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

An outdoor kitchen is a great addition to your home. In the summer months, cooking outdoors allows you to decrease extra cooling loads on your air conditioning that comes from heat created in your kitchen (from turning on the oven, etc). Outdoor kitchens also provide a great transitions space that connects you and your home to your surrounding environment. Outdoor kitchens can be as useful and unique as their indoor counterparts—it’s all up to what you choose to include in the design!

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