May 2011
Only 1 Day Left To Enter & Receive a 10% Off Coupon!
Posted by on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in - 1 comment
Only 1 day left for the Horton Brasses Kitchen Hardware Giveaway Contest. • Wait. • Let me say it again. This time with feeling. • ONLY 1 DAY LEFT FOR THE HORTON BRASSES KITCHEN HARDWARE GIVEAWAY CONTEST!!!! • I understand this is a strange contest. If you win, you are obligated to use the …
Disguising Modern Amenities in a Victorian Remodel
Posted by on Friday, May 27, 2011 in - 1 comment
• Victorian Bin Pull in polished nickel • Any Canadians in the house? May 23rd marked Victoria Day for our neighbors to the north. To celebrate, Corey at Design Kula commemorated the day with a post on Victorian sculleries. I love the picture he posted of the dish drying rack over the huge …
Universal Design for Multi-generational Kitchens
Posted by on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in - 2 comments
• We all know that baby boomers are aging and that Americans are living longer, more independent lives in their own homes. Even if you are decades away from old age, remodeling with the future in mind can prove financially wise. By implementing a well thought out floorplan now, any future …
Expanding Options for Narrow Cabinets
Posted by on Friday, May 20, 2011 in - leave a comment
• Going the route of custom cabinetry? Take advantage of every last inch of storage space without worrying how you will match your hardware across door fronts of varying sizes. Even some well designed RTA stock cabinets, such as Ikea’s, come in narrow widths to make the most of your kitchen …
Interview With a Designer: Monica Mackenzie
Posted by on Friday, May 13, 2011 in - leave a comment
• When reviewing the portfolios of designers who’ve used Horton Brasses hardware, I was floored when I set my eyes upon Monica Mackenzie’s kitchen designs. Her use of painted and distressed cabinetry defines the look that many customers are striving to achieve with their remodel. I definitely …
Big Over Small : Chunky Cabinet Jewelry
Posted by on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in - 1 comment
• Seeking Out the Perfect Canvas • Twenty years ago when I worked as a salesgirl at the Gap, the store manager drilled this fashion decree into my head: big over small. She meant baggy clothes over skinny bodies, layering a given. It was, as she put it, “The Gap Look.” So it was. • Today’s …
What’s Going On With That Contest Anyway?
Posted by on Friday, May 6, 2011 in - leave a comment
• View the Entries! • Did we tell you that we have a blog completely dedicated to our hardware giveaway contest? Well, we're telling you now! • Visit the contest blog to peruse the entries, cast your vote and gain inspiration from the beautiful kitchens already entered. Pass on the link to …
Cutting Steel Hot
Posted by on Friday, May 6, 2011 in - leave a comment
• Blacksmiths cut hot for centuries because it was quick and the tools were more easily accessible. Blacksmiths could make their own. Hacksaw blades were expensive and not easy to obtain and the only shears we’ve seen used in contemporary prints of shops were those used where water power was …
INSTALLING BALL CATCHES
Posted by on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in - leave a comment
• The other day I was thumbing through a copy of a woodworking magazine at the newsstand and an article on installing a ball catch caught my eye. • While I was looking at the photos *&reading the supporting text for them I kept coming to the conclusion that it seemed to be a bit over thought … read more »