If you’re finding yourself thinking that your kitchen could use an upgrade, but a kitchen renovation simply isn’t in the cards this minute, we do have one surefire way to make your space more comfortable and functional for your family... adding great bar stools!

Last month, we discussed the importance of hiring a kitchen designer to get the best results from your remodel. Now, I want to take that a step further and answer the five most frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we hear when clients begin to design their kitchens with us.

We have all seen it on HGTV — the brand new homeowner has no clue where to start and is standing in an empty kitchen imagining how he/she will install the new cabinets. Next, they will turn to Google to answer their questions… and likely end up more confused than when they started! Here’s what you can do instead…

While each kitchen is different and every family is unique, there are 3 tried-and-true countertop materials that we encourage our clients to consider when renovating their kitchens. Here are the pros and cons of each…

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, chances are you would like it to look and feel timeless. After all, any renovation is an investment of time and funds — if you’re putting in the effort, it should look good and last as long into the future as possible. Here are our suggestions…

In a Design-Renovate Firm, your professional Interior Designer and General Contractor are housed under one roof, giving you the best of both worlds in one place. (As a husband and wife team here at CKD, we are also quite literally housed under the same roof!) Here’s why this combination will make a world of difference in your next renovation…

As promised, I am back to share more of the Waterfront Kitchen Renovation with you, and I’ll be the first to say that this kitchen was designed for a challenging client—us! Today I’m giving you a tour of the features we chose and why they were (are) important for creating the lifestyle we want most.

This waterfront home renovation was a special project—it was for us! Steve and I rescued this house on the Emerald Coast about 2.5 years ago. I say “rescued,” because the house took a beating during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. You'll never believe what it looks like now…

What features may or may not appear in a bathroom renovation and how long does a project really take? The answers are up to you! Here’s everything you need to know…

When taking on a renovation for the first time, there are a few situations you might be surprised to hear are completely normal. Today we’re looking at 5 such scenarios to help you feel properly prepared and well-equipped for a renovation that is successful and stress-free.

We specialize in making large projects manageable, enjoyable, and personal. Every step of our design process is collaborative: we want your opinions. We invite your feedback. We learn from you, get to know you, and design with you in mind — from our very first meeting to your final reveal. Today I’m sharing how it all works...

This client loves to entertain and was eager to trade her olive green 1970s kitchen for a fresh, functional space she’d be proud to invite people into! Come witness the transformation…