It's from the weekend, but there was a lot of great info in the New York Times's special kitchen issue. Here's a rundown of what you may have missed. Using Craigslist, second-hand items and even discarded Dumpster finds, a woman finds a cheap and green way to renovate her kitchen. The new trend in kitchen counters eschews granite in favor of other materials like wood, copper, soapstone and recycled materials. Designer Christopher Peacock's name is synonymous with luxurious kitchens with a six-figure price tag that have transformed him into a full-fledged brand. No need to revamp your kitchen to make it new and improved, however: check out this slideshow of sleek, subtle enhancements like a new sink or faucet: instant...
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A few years ago, my husband and I bought the apartment next door with the intention of joining the two to make one large apartment with a new kitchen at its core. Since then, we’ve been saving up to do it right, and it appears as though this winter we will finally be moving forward on our plans. So, over the coming months, interspersed with standard posts about kitchen gadgetry, tableware, and one-off design ideas, I will be sharing with you the trials and tribulations of planning, sourcing, and construction, as well as the general thought processes behind our choices for everything from flooring to lighting. Although our apartment is blessedly large by New York City standards, at 10 feet...
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Tile, linoleum, hardwood, and laminate—these are the options that immediately come to mind for kitchen flooring. But what about rubber? Rubber flooring already has a presence in residential kitchens in the UK and Australia, but in the States, the material is probably most familiar in a public or commercial context: on stairs and in gyms, bank vestibules and bus aisles. Rubber is used in those instances for its durability, slip-resistance, and ease of care, all of which are key characteristics for kitchen flooring. Also, because it is less rigid than other options, rubber flooring is more shock absorbent, a benefit to your feet and, perhaps, the occasional dropped drinking glass....
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Editor's note: Before we jump into this next post, I'd like to introduce Amanda Clarke, who will be joining us each week with a post on design for the kitchen. Welcome, Amanda! —Adam Whether you’ll be celebrating this Labor Day at the beach, the park, or in the backyard, here are a few ideas to give this weekend’s meals a dose of style with a nod to the environment. Disposable plates and platters made of bamboo, a readily renewable resource, are sturdy and attractive alternatives to classic paper, plastic and Styrofoam. The plates are chemical- and preservative-free and biodegrade in 4 to 6 months. The Mangia! flatware set is a stylish and reusable alternative to the flimsy, disposable plastic silverware...
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