article thumbnail

Granite Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Surface and This Material Is

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced its results from a survey of kitchen designers that granite is no longer the top choice for kitchen counters — quartz is. But the material is not the most low-maintenance or contemporary looking.

Kitchen 96
article thumbnail

These 6 Home Improvements Are a Priority This Year, No Matter Your Budget

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Better Home and Gardens just released the results of a national survey asking two distinct sets of homeowners what they want to change in their home for 2018. Decorating with furniture and accessories The right furniture and accessories add a unique and polished look to a room. What are you planning on upgrading this year?

Survey 111
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Tile, Twitter and Facebook: Open for Business

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

It’s hard to say what percentage of business owners use Twitter and Facebook -published surveys vary wildly from one third or less of all businesses to two thirds or more. Who wouldn’t want to relax in the gorgeous bath? About 80% of Pinterest users are women, with home decor among the most popular subjects.)

Tile 100
article thumbnail

Home Organization: Refreshing the Bathroom this New Year

Stagetecture

Survey and Throw away. The bathroom can become the dumping ground for all types of items such as medicines, hair and body care products, kid’s bath toys, etc. Out of date medicines, or make-up items, broken bath toys, bath products that you’ve never used, ratty towels; all fall into that category. Orderly Bathroom.

Bath 20
article thumbnail

ICFF and Design Week in NYC

The Perfect Bath

In addition to the opening of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House and Collective Design, there is the major trade show International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). Today, it has migrated to a complete range for luxury interiors now including surfaces, bath, kitchen, hardware and an even inspiring section devoted to student work.

Design 40
article thumbnail

Are Farmhouse Sinks Still Trendy?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Survey results. Elle H-Millard, certified kitchen designer and industry relations manager at the National Kitchen and Bath Association ( NKBA ), offers some findings on the subject. We asked several experts, including designers, realtors and manufacturers, to weigh in. Elkay Crosstown Stainless Steel Single Bowl Farmhouse Sink.

Raleigh 106
article thumbnail

Home Decor: How to Creatively Mix and Match Metal Finishes

Stagetecture

Home Decor: How to Creatively Mix and Match Metal Finishes. While you are surveying different metal finishes for your kitchen , you should keep in mind your texture options to create a rich atmosphere for the eye and fingertips. Iron remains the hardest working metal – at least for decorators.

How To 33