Category Archives: Kitchens

Modern Mountain Kitchen Design Simplified

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Design Perspectives LLC

Building a home 840 miles away can be challenging for anyone. We simplified the process by making all the material selections right here in DFW, where shopping resources abound. We selected colors, countertops, tile, lighting and plumbing all within a … Continue reading →

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Kitchens Matter

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Design Perspectives LLC

When selling a home for top dollar, color, flooring, bathrooms and lighting all contribute to the goal.. but perhaps nothing speaks to a buyer more than a fresh kitchen. It’s most often “the hub”: the primary gathering and entertainment space … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Outdoors Even More

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Design Perspectives LLC

This beautiful home had a backyard with untapped potential. What we did to improve the outdoor kitchen and adjacent space: Replaced tile countertops with outdoor friendly, easily cleanable and beautifully veined granite. Installed a new outdoor grill with a flat … Continue reading →

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Casual Dining Elevated

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

Already this was a fabulous spot for casual dining, with an incredibly lush view out the bay window, an inviting stone fireplace and enviable trim and beams. We made the space even better with new limestone floors and by lowering the breakfast bar top so … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Breakfast Bar and Overflow

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

As part of her kitchen update, my client lowered her breakfast bar to counter height. The benefits include a better connection between the kitchen and casual dining area, but also more counter space for food prep, serving or dining at … Continue reading →

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A Stunningly Beautiful Kitchen for a Stunning Beautiful Home

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

My client called me in for a “Design Perspective”. She hated her floors and wanted my professional opinion. I questioned whether I should be brutally honest, and her response was “absolutely”. Then truth be told, “your countertops bother me more than your … Continue reading →

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Gold is Clearly Back

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Design Perspectives LLC

New lighting is an easy way to freshen a space. Gold is clearly back.

Posted in Bathrooms, Kitchens, Lighting, Uncategorized | Tagged Bathrooms, Kitchens, Lighting, Visual Comfort | Leave a comment

Topnotch Nook

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Design Perspectives LLC

With this client’s recent kitchen remodel, the breakfast bar was lowered, making this knockout nook feel more connected to the new cool kitchen. Floors were refinished in this connected space and added in the adjoining family room for “seamless flow”. Wood also … Continue reading →

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Current Kitchen: Smart Remodeling to Sell

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Design Perspectives LLC

A budget that might have been used exclusively to overhaul a kitchen was invested wisely so that other home improvements could be made to sell this home quickly: new and refinished hardwoods throughout the downstairs, a new wood staircase with iron balusters, a … Continue reading →

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Dramatic Impact with a Kitchen “Remodel Light”

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Design Perspectives LLC

In this kitchen the flooring, cabinets and the majority of appliances stayed in place. But what a difference relatively minor updates can make. Refinished cabinets, a fresh paint color on the wall, the addition of nickel cabinet pulls and a … Continue reading →

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