Kitchen Renovation and Remodeling Blogs

The first day of any kitchen renovation is Demolition Day. The existing cabinetry, appliances, flooring, and Sheetrock are removed to create a blank slate for the new kitchen. Gail, kitchen designer and co-owner of The Kitchen Company, is no stranger to kitchen renovation, and she's got some tips that helped her through the Demolition process.

In the last couple of years, new kitchen color trends have started to emerge. Designers and homeowners alike are opting for subtle yet striking luxury colors over traditional neutrals. Blue hues are the latest (and some of our favorite!) luxury colors working their way into the hearts of homeowners. From cool gray-blue to vintage aqua to rich navy, there’s a blue hue for everyone.

Like many homeowners, The Kitchen Company co-owner and designer Gail Bolling struggled to make the decision to renovate her own 24-year-old kitchen. She and her husband had been thinking about it for a few years but kept putting it off because they never felt it was a convenient time. While they had a number of reasons for renovating, the need to replace the floors and appliances finally motivated them to start the remodeling project.