Today Sandra writes: Help! I am having a terrible time trying to coordinate my new kitchen’s pain colors with what I hope will be my new countertop for my kitchen. I am open to granite or some kind of stone countertop, I forget what this is called. Is there anything out there pre-designed to work closely with [...]
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Today Sue asks: Dear Diva, I’m thinking of getting new soapstone solid surface countertops. Is that a good choice? I love the look, but am not sure about how soapstone holds up over time. Thanks, Sue from Sacramento Well Sue, soapstone is a great natural stone solid surface countertop. Many people enjoy soapstone because as [...]
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This week, I thought I might share some great kitchen ideas from a company called Scavolini. An Italian company, they have kitchen offerings in the States which means if you see something you like, owning a high-end Italian kitchen could be within your reach. Today I am going to be highlighting the modern Italian kitchen from Scavolini called [...]
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Today Sally writes: Dear Diva, I really want a solid surface countertop but I hate granite. I want something more unique in my kitchen, something that I won’t find in my friends houses. What are the alternatives to granite countertops? Please help! Granite has definitely become the standard that all kitchens strive for. So I [...]
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Today a reader asks: I am remodeling a small kitchen (12×10). I have installed: stainless steel appliances, Diamond Kitchen Cabinets in Cherry Harvest finish, and Alloc – Japanese Cherry hardwood flooring. I am having a difficult time selecting a granite countertop color? I cannot decide whether to go light or dark? Can tell me how to [...]
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Recently a reader emailed me and asked if concrete kitchen countertops were truly “do it yourself” friendly? The answer to this question is both yes and no. As always, it depends on your skill level. Do some research online and see if the process is within your skill set. Understanding this will prevent you from [...]
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Nothing is more daunting than a kitchen makeover. There are so many things to choose from and so many decisions to make. That’s why when my husband and I made over our kitchen two years ago we chose the first countertop we both agreed on. Often when you are redoing a room in your home [...]
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As the Home Makeover Diva, I’m expected to keep up to date with all the latest and greatest products for the home. But I have to admit I’ve been letting myself slack lately when it comes to eco friendly countertop solutions. It was only quite recently that I became aware of a product called PaperStone. [...]
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