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The Calm Before the Storm

…just when you think you’re ready to start your reno, a neighbour decides to move and a storage pod is delivered next to your driveway, only to make your construction bin placement all the more challenging! There are many things you can and can’t control during a home renovation, patience will […]

By |August 20th, 2015|

How ’bout them Jays!

Whether you like sports or not, lets face it — its FUN to talk about the Jays winning streak!

Whether we’re bored with our jobs or frustrated we don’t get enough vacation time or disheartened by  some current events or having anticipatory anxiety about planning a kitchen renovation,  we can’t help but pay […]

By |August 12th, 2015|

What keeps you up at night?

It never ceases to amaze me what clients share keeps them up at night! Dreaming about options for garbage and recycling.  Gift wrapping and gardening centres within a Mudroom space. Doggie showers and so much more.  With endless opportunities for inspiration at our fingertips and immediate access to information, one […]

By |August 5th, 2015|

What Comes First…next….

You’ve pulled the trigger, the renovation is “on”. Your due diligence has paid off and you’ve hit the ground running with your ‘shopping list’ for your new kitchen.

Faucet, sink, lighting fixtures, countertops, hardware, flooring — pot filler…

Understanding the sense of overwhelm from the clients perspective is critical.  As professionals, and […]

By |July 30th, 2015|

So many questions…so little time!

Whether you are sitting on a bus, train or stuck in traffic (don’t you love the HOV lanes ) seems there is never enough time to get through our daily ‘to do’ list.

As reviews, testimonials and cards of thanks roll in,  the consistent message reflects gratitude to our team for not only the […]

By |July 23rd, 2015|

A Built-In doesn’t have to be ‘Built-In’!

A picture says a thousand words…

By |July 7th, 2015|

From Your friends…

Always nice when you receive messages like this from your clients — Wow!

As you know, when we started this project, our hope was to work with people we could always call friends.

Thanks for your incredible design ideas, patience and direction. The entire process was beyond our expectations.

You and the Misani […]

By |June 23rd, 2015|

Women Build – Misani Kitchens signs up!

How cool is this — to be associated with not only a great organization but also to be able to actively contribute to the work they do.  Misani will be there September 29, 2015! Ready to work!

About: TAKE THE WOMEN BUILD CHALLENGE!100 women = $100,000 goal

SEPT. 29 to OCT. 2, […]

By |June 11th, 2015|

Karma and the Kitchen

A kitchen renovation doesn’t have to be as daunting as some make it out to be — HONEST!

Recently working with clients as they signed their Purchase Order — a look of excitement and panic crossed their faces almost at the same time.  A kitchen renovation is usually talked about, ruminated, dreamed of […]

By |June 4th, 2015|

Kitchen Zones

Remember the Work Triangle? Kitchen designers have referred to this configuration for ages. If you’re ‘up’ on latest trends — we prefer to refer to good kitchen planning/design as Work Zones.

Think about it…if you connect any three spots in the kitchen i.e. stove – frig – sink you can ‘make’ […]

By |May 28th, 2015|