Kitchen Ideas Resources

Kitchen Fixtures and Tips
This site provides case studies with homes that have had kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects completed. Includes high-contrast elements, natural maple cabinets, granite countertops, checkerboard cork flooring and semi-circular dining levels. Learn about how to finance kitchen remodeling projects, and more. New kitchen fixtures and products include the new Cheng Design by Zephyr hoods, Mystic by Elkay sinks, drawer labels by Notting Hill, and luxury tiles. An interactive kitchen guide offers questions and answers about understanding the process of kitchen remodeling, gathering design ideas, setting a kitchen redesign budget, choosing cabinets, choosing kitchen appliances and countertops, choosing kitchen flooring, sinks and faucets.

Kitchen Remodeling
Get ideas for kitchen remodeling with these themes that include: Tuscan kitchens, sizzling with color, colonial, vintage kitchens, bravado kitchens, southwestern kitchens, contemporary and calm, blooming, teapots and crazy cats 30s era, and traditional. These ideas incorporate colors and textures into kitchen design that is centered on a theme. Photos contain great kitchen décor ideas.

Kitchen and Bathroom Association
The National Kitchen and Bath Association is a more than 25,000 member not-for-profit trade association that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry for over 40 years. Website includes a list of kitchen and bathroom remodeling industry experts, as well as a workbook to guide you through kitchen or bathroom remodeling. A section about online services as well as a student center is offered. Not only does NKBA host the world's largest trade show and offer educational programs, but we also enhance the success of our members by promoting professionalism and ethical business practices. In order to benefit consumers, our association monitors national and state legislation to protect the industry, our members, and consumers. As a consumer, you can take advantage of NKBA's widespread presence in the kitchen and bath industry through this website, our free workbook, or by speaking to a representative at 1-877-NKBA-PRO.

Kitchen Decorating
Kitchen design features sophisticated new colors, fresh styles and innovative components. Add to it that kitchens are becoming multi-purpose and you've got a recipe for change. Many homeowners appreciate the clean lines and bright colors of the European-style kitchen. Its frameless cabinets, in high-gloss lacquer or laminate, hold a score of efficient aids such as lazy susans, wire-frame pullouts, and built-in pantry packs. Appliances are built in, from the refrigerator and microwave oven to the toaster. Gleaming gourmet accessories abound. Even sinks and faucets debut in new shapes and finishes. Includes a gallery of kitchen decorating ideas with photos.