Cabinets Countertops

You deserve extra prep space and additional seating, too.

Save your money for other splurges.

“Great example of how oak works if done right.”

Pros and cons for these trendy surfaces.

But which is better?

I asked real estate agents about the cabinet pulls that people always notice and that could even help reframe a buyer’s impression of a home.

Painting kitchen cabinets is a big job (even if you have a tiny kitchen!). So it makes sense that you'd have a lot of questions about the process.

It's easy to sell, but hard to live with.

Read and learn.

Butcher countertops are still having their moment. They can add warmth and character to an otherwise sterile kitchen, and the natural and classic look of wood can simultaneously upgrade a kitchen and give it a timeless feel. But as with any trend, you should be wary of adopting it unless it’s a style that truly and personally brings you joy. When it comes to butcher block countertops, which require extra maintenance and can pose unique challenges, this is especially true.

File this under "Why are these so expensive!?"

New year, new kitchen.

So it’s time to stop telling yourself you’re okay with your old countertops, that they’re fiiiiiine, there’s nothing wrong with them, really. Because, truth be told, you just can’t stand to look at them one more minute. Maybe you tried an interim measure, a quick budget fix, but that reached its expiration point. The time has come and you couldn’t be more excited. But, before you get too giddy, there’s some bad news.

Do you think you could go without?

Open shelving, currently a wildly popular choice for kitchens, has a lot of advantages: it feels lighter, visually, than a big block of upper cabinets, and it can be a really beautiful way to display treasured dishes. It also means that all your dishes are exposed to the dirt and grime of the kitchen, which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. If you love the look of open shelving but not the maintenance aspect, allow me to present an alternative: glass front cabinets.

Designer Gina De Pasquale renovated this Las Vegas residence that needed a little updating throughout. Her work is most impressive in the bathroom where she did a great a job of mixing high and low pieces, all while staying true to the mid-century aesthetic.

It's pretty convincing.

Consider these drawbacks.

Even though I loved the initial result, I wasn't without fear for the future.

It's a lot of bang for less than a Benjamin.

One great way to get the look, without the high price tag.

Marble is a classic and timeless choice for countertops that’s versatile enough to look good in a wide variety of kitchens. But what about the cost and value? We regularly ask readers to share their experiences with various home projects. We hope this collective information proves helpful to anyone needing to get a basic sense of how much certain items cost, how much you can expect to pay for a service, or how long a project takes. How Much Did You Pay For Your Marble Countertops?

When I moved into my home, only one out of the three units was livable. The downstairs had been gutted and wasn’t much more than a glorified storage unit. You’ve gotten a glimpse of the bathroom via my Ace Hotel-inspired shelving post. Now I’m going to share my mostly recycled kitchen-on-a-shoestring.Diving into this project as a novice homeowner included lot of naivety and the necessity of getting a unit rented ASAP to help pay the mortgage.

When you buy a house with a pink, mauve, salmon and coral bathroom, it might be time to renovate. Some people like that kind of thing, but Katie isn’t one of them. She and her husband tore out the carpet the day they moved in. Soon after that, they made a plan and got to work on the rest of the renovation. You might be surprised to learn that this beautiful bathroom update only cost $3,500. Katie and her husband did a lot of the work themselves, and made some smart choices.

Rebecca’s landlord graciously upgraded the “dismal” linoleum floor when she moved into this rental apartment in Astoria, Queens. But the cabinets — the kind of cheap, beige particleboard cabinets you find in dated apartments — were in serious need of something to make them more attractive. On a tight budget, Rebecca turned to paint and a cheery color palette.

When I wrote 10 Actually Awesome Countertop DIYs, I had a little trick up my sleeve: our own concrete countertops were already in the works. My partner completed them last week, and I’ve been singing “Concrete Counters Are A Girl’s Best Friend” ever since!

You do you.

We tend to think of tiled countertops as a cheap and imperfect solution, when marble or quartz just isn’t in your remodeling budget. Instead of approaching the update with mixed feelings, look to these surfaces as reassurance that your kitchen or bath will still fresh and clean — they just won’t break the bank. Using longer rectangular shapes automatically makes this surface seem more special and unlike most square tile countertops.

One of the most important choices in designing your kitchen is what kind of countertops you’re going to have. It’s a decision that goes beyond the purely aesthetic, because besides looking good, countertops also have to be functional, too. The good news, though, for those of you who are on the fence, is that sometimes not choosing is the best choice. Case in point: these 9 kitchens that work more than one countertop finish, with beautiful effects.

You can’t swing a stick on Pinterest these days without hitting a photo of a kitchen with Shaker cabinets. And to be more specific: painted Shaker cabinets. This style, with its distinct stile and rail design, adds architectural definition without detracting too much from the rest of the room. As trends go, this one is pretty timeless. Above, a London kitchen with open shelves above and solid cabinets below, all painted a deep gray-blue.