The CKD Blog
Where Sarah, and sometimes Steve, share design projects, renovation advice, and other project-related insights.
Ask Sarah: What You Need to Know About New Kitchen and Bathroom Hardware
When you are presented with hundreds of thousands of hardware options and combinations for your new kitchen or bathroom, you might feel like you are drowning in an endless sea of possibility. Which is why we are answering all of the common questions that we get asked, and hopefully simplifying the selection process for your own home…
How to Prepare to Work with a General Contractor
I figured it is time for me to share a few tricks of the trade I have learned over the years... how to successfully prepare yourself, your family, and your home for working with a General Contractor on your next renovation or remodel. Come take a look at the 5 steps we highly suggest…
How to Prepare a Home for Sale in Today's Market (& Some Exciting News!)
As simple as it sounds, preparing our Atlanta home for the real estate market was anything but. It took a lot of hard work and substantial sweat equity, but our preparations paid off in the end. I’m sharing all of the upgrades we did to help sell our home quickly and for top dollar.
4 Easy, Renovation-Free Updates that Will Transform Your Kitchen
If you’re ready to spruce up your kitchen, but not ready for a full-blown remodel, keep reading… I’m sharing some small adjustments that will significantly improve the beauty and function of the best room in the house.
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…