The CKD Blog
Where Sarah, and sometimes Steve, share design projects, renovation advice, and other project-related insights.
Transformational Kitchen Must-Haves That Truly Improve Daily Living
When homeowners come to us with dated kitchens, they often feel frustrated by how their space just doesn’t work for them anymore. Learn how these kitchen must-have features can truly change your life.
Transform Your Home with a Thoughtful Kitchen Renovation
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, but it’s also one of the most impactful spaces when it comes to improving your home’s function, style, and overall flow. Learn how a well-planned kitchen renovation can transform not just the room itself but the way you live…
Your Guide for a Kitchen Remodel Timeline
Understanding your kitchen renovation timeline helps you set realistic expectations and prepare for the exciting transformation ahead. This guide will share what you can expect during your kitchen renovation journey.
The Gulf Breeze Rental: Progress & Design Plan
I want to share what we have been working on since the last time you saw the Gulf Breeze rental property, along with the design plan I have put together for countertops, cabinets, hardware, and lighting…
How to Estimate the Timeline of Your Kitchen Renovation
When you're ready to renovate your kitchen, you will have to decide whether you would like a full renovation or a partial renovation. Once you know which type of renovation you will be pursuing, you can look at the following steps to judge the overall length of your project’s timeline…
Our Favorite Nonprofits to Support in Santa Rosa County
We feel strongly about giving back to our communities, so when Steve and I moved to Milton, we were eager to find local causes that spoke to us. If you’re a new Santa Rosa County homeowner or simply looking to make an impact, the 3 causes we’re sharing with you today are a great place to start…
5 Kitchen Design Ideas for Effortless Entertaining
If you love to entertain, but your kitchen isn’t doing you any favors, it’s worth considering an upgrade. Since we’re already in December, I’ll share several tips that you can implement right away to make entertaining easier and more seamless…
Gulf Cottage Rental: History & Construction Plans
Well, we’ve done it again…we scooped up another property, the Gulf Breeze Cottage Rental, and we can’t wait to renovate it. Today, I’m walking you through the history of the project, the design, and our renovation goals. Come take a look…
How to Find the Right General Contractor
To help you find the right person for your home industry project — regardless of whether you’re in Florida — I’m sharing the top questions you should ask your general contractor before hiring. I’ll include what to look for in the answers, how to spot red flags, and other important insights…
How to Create a Budget for Your Kitchen Renovation
Investing wisely in a kitchen renovation is essential — in quality, functionality, and of course, style you love. So, how do you build a budget for your kitchen renovation? And when should you start? I’ll be answering those questions and more in this post…
The 1st Thing to Do if You’re Considering a Kitchen Reno
The single best thing you can do at the outset of your renovation is… Hire an interior designer. If you’re surprised, rest assured that the rest of this blog post is going to shed some light on what designers do that is so important — essential, even — to your project’s success…
7 FAQs to Know Before You Renovate Your Kitchen
You’ve finally decided to say goodbye to dated kitchen finishes and a not-so-functional floor plan. Exciting! But now, your mind is probably racing with questions, ideas, and maybe even concerns. Let’s talk about 7 things to know before you start your kitchen renovation…