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  • Stick a Fork in This Project
  • Cincinnati Post (3/10/2007)
  • If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. If you can't stand the kitchen, put heat on your spouse to look for someone who will renovate it for a price that will make the kitchen useless because you can no longer afford food. She did so because the cabinets were old, the counters were sagging and the area under the sink was all wet.
  • Today's Kitchen is "the New Living Room"
  • Advocate; Baton Rouge, La. (3/8/2007)
  • It might seem odd that a businessman like Jack Kellerman would be so attuned to what's in style - but he is. The president of Kellerman Kitchen & Bath says that kitchen trends are like fashion and pop culture."Now people are creating a whole ambiance with their kitchens," Kellerman said.
  • An Affordable and Creative Alternative to Traditional Metal PanelsNew Classic Tin-Style Backsplash From ACP
  • ebuild (3/6/2007)
  • ACP has introduced the new Classic Style Backsplash line -- a decorative thermoplastic backsplash panel system for use in kitchens and bathrooms that provides the classic look of traditional tin backsplash for about half the cost. The panels feature fast and easy installation with almost unlimited design options to create an instant designer look.
  • Urban-Style Kitchens Cooking Edgy Designs Popular With Buyers Who Want City Look in Suburbs
  • Daily Herald; Arlington Heights, Ill. (3/3/2007)
  • While sleek finishes, upgraded stainless steel appliances and open floor plans have long been must-haves for city-style loft dwellers, suburban condo buyers increasingly are demanding the same edgy look, especially in kitchens.Finishes that have the appearance of slate, granite and marble are part of this trend, said Beth Severson, senior design director of The Concept Group, a Northbrook-based interior design company.The Concept Group designed models at the Preserves of Palatine, being developed by R. Franczak and Associates near downtown Palatine.
  • Concrete Countertops Made Easy
  • RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MAGAZINE (3/1/2007)
  • Having the tools and knowledge to create beautiful and unique surfaces will give you an edge over the competition, especially as the demand for concrete countertops increases
  • Hot Surfaces
  • MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE (3/1/2007)
  • Move over, granite. For years, this durable yet classy stone has been a must-have for high-end residential projects. But inventive developers are now moving beyond granite to find unique materials that set their projects apart from the competition.
  • Clutter-Free Zone
  • Arizona Daily Star (2/25/2007)
  • Remodeled kitchen blends elements and colorsRobin Nozick and Doreen Dobzewitz can't stand clutter and dislike the constant battle to control it. But the truth of the matter is, Nozick said, clutter comes naturally to both.
  • Kitchen, Closets, Laundry Are on Move in Homes
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (2/25/2007)
  • ORLANDO, Fla. - You want that where?Judging from the exhibits at this month's International Home Builders' Show, new homes are increasingly about what their residents want, wherever they want it: Kitchens in the backyard, whirlpool baths in showers, laundry rooms near bedrooms and closets everywhere."I want to live how I want," as Brian Maynard, a spokesman for KitchenAid, summed up the new wish lists.

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