ARA) – Does your kitchen or bathroom look like it’s stuck in a time warp? Then it might be time to update the most-used 
rooms in your home. For kitchen renovation inspiration, look no further than the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), which recently shared its top 2010 kitchen and bath trends.
To compile the findings and determine the latest kitchen and bath trends, the organization surveyed those members who designed a kitchen or bathroom during the last quarter of 2009. According to NKBA, the top 10 trends for 2010 are:
1. Shaker style kitchen design
2. Maple and alder cabinetry finishes
3. Quartz countertops
4. Pull-down/pull-out kitchen faucets
5. Polished chrome finishes
6. Under-counter refrigerator drawers
7. Dishwasher drawers for small loads
8. Marble vanity tops
9. Integrated sink tops, drop-in sinks, vessel sinks and pedestal sinks
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(ARA) – In today’s buyer’s market many homeowners are hesitant to put the “for sale” sign in the front yard — even if they are not happy with their current home. Instead, wise homeowners are sinking their dollars into kitchen renovation — to increase their homes’ values and their own enjoyment.
When it comes to remodeling projects that yield high returns, kitchens and bathrooms are king! According to Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs. Value report, a mid-range kitchen remodel ($45,000) will recoup approximately 91 percent of the costs, while an upscale kitchen remodel ($82,000) will recoup about 85 percent.
While this may give you sticker shock, the benefits are priceless, yielding an enjoyable, updated area for your family — and future families to enjoy. What indulgences should you include? For the best return on investment, “Remodeling” magazine recommends these upgrades for a mid-range kitchen remodel. Read the rest of this entry
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You can have that classic antique look without going to a great expense if your thinking of a DIY kitchen renovation. Many people believe that you need new cabinets to get that old time charm. This is simply not the case. With some paint, sandpaper and an antique glaze, you can easily create the same look for your kitchen cabinets.
Your local home improvement store carries a vast array of different glazes to assist you with you antique endeavor. An acyclic water based glaze is the easiest to work with as you can use a wet cloth to wipe off any areas that you mess up. Glazing is a pretty easy process, but you want to be careful how you apply the glaze.
Follow along as we explain how to achieve the look in the picture to the right. Read the rest of this entry
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When considering a kitchen renovation, installing a new kitchen sink and faucet along with a new counter-top is a 
great way to spruce up your kitchen. Today, it is not very hard to install a kitchen sink. If you can drill and cut a hole, you can install a kitchen sink. Of course if you are not replacing your counter-top, it is even easier.
Here is a list of supplies and tools needed for installing your kitchen sink: Read the rest of this entry
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