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Goldstein Kitchen

Posted on June 14, 2011

This family had just moved from New Orleans after the flood. They lost their home there and were ready to start fresh. I gave this kitchen a  modern, sleek look and expanded into a tiny pantry so they could have  more counter space and cabinet storage. As... 

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Too Cool for Gruel

Posted on February 15, 2011

Goldstein Kitchen: Before and After This family had just moved from New Orleans after the flood. They lost their home there and were ready to start fresh. I gave this kitchen a modern, sleek look and expanded into a tiny pantry so they could have more... 

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Smack My Room Up: Cheap Cabinet Makeover Tips

Posted on January 03, 2011

Makeovers – God love ‘em. People do some pretty horrific things all in the name of change. Well with the new year now afloat, let’s talk about some good makeover tips. Today, it’s about kitchens. Keep it real! Don’t try to... 

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Kitchen Cabinet Facelift

Posted on May 21, 2010

I’ve been getting some requests on how we refaced the kitchen cabinets on my show in the Tuscan Country Kitchen. So I am posting a Room Recipe with step by step instructions. You may also want to ask Tom Zemon how he did it, since he was the man... 

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Splurge & Save: Tuscan Country Kitchen

Posted on February 18, 2010

On my show Tuesday I did some major kitchen surgery for a total of $9000. Keep in mind, granite counters alone often cost that. Annilese grew up a city mouse. Surrounded by concrete, she was craving a taste of the country, so she saved up, and bought... 

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Organize the Kitchen

Posted on January 27, 2010

The nesting mode is taken to new levels when one is preparing for a family addition. For me, the key word for every room is organization. It’s time to strip down to the basics. I’m starting with the kitchen. What does a gal do when she finds... 

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Eight Easy Family Friendly Tricks for Kitchen Organization

Posted on December 11, 2009

When I design kitchens and bathrooms I spend most of my time planning out the use of every square inch of the space to keep it efficient and practical. The most important thing to remember when organizing your home is understanding your family’s... 

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Tradition!! Warm & Classic Styling in a Florida Kitchen

Posted on September 04, 2009

Today I provide a great Room Recipe for a traditional, warm and sophisticated kitchen space. It has honey stained cabinetry with classic styling, a natural stone tile back splash, mix n’ match dark and light wood tones, and oil rubbed hardware.... 

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Should I Stay Or Should I Go…Now?

Posted on August 17, 2009

For New York renters “The Stay-Put Incentive” translates into cold, hard cash, according to ELIZABETH A. HARRIS of The New York Times. Spring and summer are the times of year when people are at their happiest, it would seem, so we become lose... 

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