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To: [email protected]@yahoo.com] From: Houzz Updates Sent: Sun 3/3/2013 4:41:51 PM Subject: The Houzz Kitchen Design Guide The Houzz Kitchen Design Guide No matter what kind of budget you have, Houzz's guides can help you plan your kitchen from start to finish. Check r dramatic reader kitchen makeovers, find the best countertop for your home, get the scoop on the latest stains and c cabinetry, and more. Homeowner's Workbook: How to Remodel Your Kitchen » You've decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners fall into two cal Some start by looking at appliances. Others start by collecting inspiration photos. Both are steps any homeowner a without... more » N N 8 of the Best Houzz Guides to Picking Kitchen Colors » EFTA_R1_00331368 EFTA01901665 Vibrant reds, bold oranges and electric greens all have their place in the kitchen today — it's just a matter of finding right tone and using it correctly. Are you ready to get cooking with color? Take a look at some of l-louzz's best kitchE more .•-,----.--.- Your Guide to 15 Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials » With so many choices at homeowners' fingertips, picking out a kitchen counter is no easy task. Since this surface a up influencing many kitchen palettes, it's important to choose something that looks good to you, will hold up under tl more / 24 Dramatic Kitchen Makeovers » EFTA_R1_00331369 EFTA01901666 We asked you to show us your kitchen remodels, and the results - from midcentury renovations and restored Edw to updated cottages in India — are in. These Houzz users wanted some serious kitchen makeovers, and whether th all... more » Walk Through a Granite Countertop Installation Showroom Finish » Installing granite in your kitchen or bathroom is one of the best investments you can make for your home. However, anything but easy. The process of choosing and installing granite can be very confusing and misleading. I've done more » 10 Tiny Kitchens Whose Usefulness You Won't Believe » From unfolding apartments to clever remodels to creative rentals, these 10 tiny kitchens show that their owners and designers haven't just learned to deal with small spaces — they've embraced them. With solutions including cutting on... more » EFTA_R1_00331370 EFTA01901667  •N / \\N. Design an Easy-Clean Kitchen » Is there a new kitchen in your future? When you come up with the design, there are so many choices to make. Man: those are about style, and you also need to think a lot about the functionality of preparing food. This ideabook is abc more N Kitchen Sinks: Stainless Steel Shines for Affordability and Strength » Stainless steel is consistently one of the most popular materials for kitchen sinks, and for good reason. When it con cleaning habits and durability with a range of affordable options, it's king. Learn the basics and costs here to see... r EFTA_R1_00331371 EFTA01901668  N N N /' How to Love Your Kitchen More, Right Now » Daydreaming about how you would design your ideal kitchen can be fun, but actually doing it is a pretty big splurge meaning many of us will have to stick with daydreaming for the time being. But even if you can't remodel, spending energy... more » N N N 12 Great Kitchen Styles Which One's for You? » Style is easier to recognize with your eyes than with words: You know it when you see it, and the photo that inspires most can often surprise you. Think you know your kitchen style? Check out these guides to a dozen favorite kitchen design... more » EFTA_R1_00331372 EFTA01901669  / How to Design a Kitchen Island » The kitchen is one of the most complicated spaces to design in a house — and figuring out how to design an island confusing for homeowners. Houzz's discussion boards are full of users asking for help on how to decide on a kitche island... more » 8 Stunning Stain Colors for Kitchen Cabinets » There are purists when it comes to wood cabinetry — those who believe that it should never be painted, and stainer woodsy shades of brown — and there are those who enjoy seeing how wood can be dramatically transformed. Pert most... more » EFTA_R1_00331373 EFTA01901670 Kitchen of the Week: Uncovering History in an 1800s Colonial Classic materials and a simple style help pay tribute to this kitchen's all-American roots. Once an orchard worker's I this 200-year-old house in Melrose, Massachusetts, has gone through many renovations. Those renovations covere changed... more » / N. N Pearls of Wisdom From a Real-Life Kitchen Remodel » I remodeled our kitchen and dining room in 2011 (you can see the whole house here). Recently, a friend who is abo embark on her own remodel asked me what I wish I had done differently or what I wish I had thought of before mak certain... more » EFTA_R1_00331374 EFTA01901671  \ Modernize Your Old Kitchen Without Remodeling » If you purchased an older home, you probably did so because of its charm, history and perhaps its location in a neighborhood lined with huge old trees. As the owner of a 1940s Tudor, I love my home for all those reasons ... and up with... more » / ,/ N. How to Pick Your Important Kitchen Appliances » Kitchen appliances are investments, so it's important to shop with caution. You may have your heart set on a massi. stainless steel range, but be prepared for an equally massive price tag to go with it. Decide on your budget beforehi and... more » EFTA_R1_00331375 EFTA01901672  / N N N • N White Appliances Find the Limelight » This week on the questions board, Houzz user lanierf asked, "Can you show nice kitchens with white appliances or everyone using the more expensive stainless steel?" While many Americans are still having a love affair with stain!' steel,... more » \ N Two-Cook Kitchens Have Smart Space Chops » Whether you live in an apartment with a 25-square-foot kitchen or have a spacious home with hundreds of feet to a odds are you've experienced the complications that come with too many cooks at once. Cramped counter space, a sink... more » EFTA_R1_00331376 EFTA01901673  N z How to Plan Your Kitchen's Layout » U, I, C, G or L — figuring out what layout to use for your kitchen is almost like learning to speak a new language. Lu Houzz's kitchen layout guides can help you find the right translation for your kitchen remodel, or even help you learr more Ecofriendly Kitchen: Healthier Kitchen Cabinets » Ecofriendly cabinets aren't just for tree huggers. Anyone wanting to improve their home's indoor air quality or reduc' toxins they and their families are exposed to should pay careful attention to the makeup of their kitchen cabinets.... EFTA_R1_00331377 EFTA01901674  N \ N \\N N • N N Your Kitchen: Mix Wood and Painted Finishes » Mixing different types of natural wood in a home is a tough business. At the very thought, my mind conjures up imal '70s kitchens, log cabins and ski lodges. I love natural wood, I just need a bit of contrast in my life. That's why I gray more 10 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Bigger » I'd be willing to bet that when you think about your dream kitchen, it doesn't include the word "tiny." Yet that's the re‘ many of us live with: skimpy counter space, a cramped work triangle and precious little space for appliances.... mor EFTA_R1_00331378 EFTA01901675  N Your Kitchen: Great Backsplashes For Wood Cabinets » The kitchen backsplash selection is often left to the very end of a remodel. Don't let it be an afterthought. Use this opportunity to personalize your space and bring together all the elements of your kitchen. After my last idea book or more » Are You Ready for a Dark and Sophisticated Kitchen? » Black cabinets inject undeniable dynamism to a kitchen. Whether they're part of a larger remodel, a temporary fix fc rental or an interim alternative to a costly renovation, black cabinets never fail to offer high-impact results. While the more » EFTA_R1_00331379 EFTA01901676  N N / N N N How to Set Up a Kitchen Work Triangle » If you're about to undertake a kitchen remodel, odds are you've heard a lot about the kitchen work triangle. Although often hailed by designers as the best way to set up a kitchen, the concept of the kitchen work triangle can be intimic more N •, N / / N Kitchen Cabinet Fittings With Universal Design in Mind » Beautiful kitchens abound — but beauty, as they say, is only skin deep. If the bones of the kitchen do not function pi the time spent there will soon become annoying. Beautiful is great, but beautiful and functional are paramount in... r EFTA_R1_00331380 EFTA01901677 Budget Decorator: 15 Ways to Update Your Kitchen on a Dime Whether you are planning to invest your own sweat equity in a complete kitchen remodel or simply hope to make a quick changes over the weekend, when every penny counts it's important to choose projects that will make a big im the... more » 10 Great Ways to Use Kitchen Corners » If space around your home is feeling tight, take a second look at your corners. Whether a comer is empty or there's stuff you've been meaning to clean up occupying it, it could be ripe for a little redo. There are ways to make the... m EFTA_R1_00331381 EFTA01901678  T7 N N How to Work With a Kitchen Designer » Whether your kitchen needs a minor face lift or a complete gut job, soliciting help from a certified kitchen designer c well worth the investment. The rule of thumb: If a kitchen project costs more than a few hundred dollars, it may be... From the Pros: How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets » The right cabinet color can transform your kitchen or bathroom's look. And because replacing cabinetry can be expo fresh paint color could be the best bet for your budget. But before you start in on this seemingly simple DIY, keep a. more » EFTA_R1_00331382 EFTA01901679  N • • Latest Discussions on Houzz » Black kitchen walls? - I just saw some really A little bit of Haiti and A It nice rooms using black. I am thinking of client who is Italian wante painting the walls of my... more cabinets in her... more v by nagoose 104 comments by Stan Schachne • 25 comme Need ideas for kitchen - This is a new house Need help updating a 90' that were thinking of buying. I hate the color of moved in to this quaint litt the cabinets. The... more year ago, painted and... r by carolcaldwell6 31 comments by candybop • 49 comments / Should I paint my kitchen?? I would love your kitchen storage/bar wall - / insight! - Hello all! I love Houzz and have our kitchen completely. C received so much... more will be used for a... more by dreambee 107 comments by pegnchas 15 comments FoliowINV' 2013 EFTA_R1_00331383 EFTA01901680  Houzz Houzz Inc. on: Don't want to receive Houzz updates? Unsubscribe. View our privacy policy.. EFTA_R1_00331384 EFTA01901681