The CKD Blog
Where Sarah, and sometimes Steve, share design projects, renovation advice, and other project-related insights.
How To Bring Your Tuscan-Inspired Interiors Into This Decade
Today we are sharing our answers to the top 3 questions we keep hearing in regards to updating Tuscan-inspired homes. After all, what was once “all the rage” is feeling a bit tired and dated today, and Steve and I are here to help…
Before & After: Bright & Fresh Tuscan Bathroom Update
About 20 years ago, our client’s Tuscan-inspired bathroom was the epitome of style. Travertine floors. Dark cabinetry. Granite countertops. But today, those darker colors and materials are less popular. Most of us want fresh, open, bright spaces that feel airy and breathable. Here’s how we made it happen without a full renovation…
Behind the Scenes of a Beautiful Tuscan Kitchen Refresh
Today we’re revealing a gorgeous kitchen refresh we just completed in timeless Tuscan style. Proof that not every kitchen needs a full renovation to get a new take on life — and change how you live in it, too.
How to Select the Best Kitchen Bar Stools
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!
Ask Sarah: The Top 5 Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
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.
Why You Need to Hire a Kitchen Designer for the Best Results
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…
Ask Sarah: How to Choose the Perfect Material for Your Countertops
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…
What are the Top Timeless Finishes for a Kitchen Remodel?
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…
What are the Most Important Benefits of a Design-Renovate Firm?
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…
The Waterfront Reno: Best Kitchen Features for Entertaining
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.
The Waterfront Renovation: Before & After Story
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…
Bathroom Renovations: 6 Most Popular Features & Typical Timelines
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…