Tag Archives: Kitchen
Kitchen Countertop Options
With so many options, which material do you choose and what’s the environmental impact of your decision? Hopefully, this guide will give you enough information to make the best decision for your needs. Butcher Block – Individual pieces of wood are bonded together to make a work and cutting surface. It is easy to sand … Read More
Care & Maintenance: Stone Counter Tops
In most cases, stone counter tops are not very easy to repair. To avoid having problem with your stone material, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to prevent any permanent damage. Your stone countertops are very easy to clean. A mild detergent (soapy water) will keep your stone looking beautiful for a long time. Avoid household … Read More
Accessible Kitchen Design
Continuing on our posts dedicated to our disabled Olympic athletes, today’s post covers kitchen design. Similar to accessible bathroom design, the three main considerations in barrier-free kitchen design are: wheelchair mobility, work space comfort, and accessibility to cabinets and storage spaces. When planning a kitchen for a wheelchair use, make sure you know the measurements … Read More
Efficient Kitchen Design
The kitchen is generally the most used room in any house and traffic flow should be at the top of your priority list in designing a kitchen that is not only efficient but also safe for all users. Poorly designed kitchens restrict traffic flow making it difficult for more than two people to use at … Read More
Holmes on Homes – Before & After
Two of our projects have been recognized in Holmes on Homes magazine. The first, designed by Susan Allison, http://www.holmesmagazine.com/beforeafter1.html; and the second, designed by Kelly Schmidt, http://www.holmesmagazine.com/beforeafter2.html. Kitchen Before & After by Susan Allison: Bathroom Before & After by Kelly Schmidt:
Kitchen & Bathroom Transformation
Klondike Contracting & our very own, Annaliesse Kelly, have done it yet again. What started as a small downtown condo has turned into a spacious office. The old BC Hydro building suite was under 500 Square Feet, closed off and grungy. With fresh open concept design and green and natural materials like bamboo flooring, and … Read More
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