This topic may be a little self-serving by nature, but I still think it warrants some attention. Our customers often wonder if their project needs a specialized designer… after all, general contractors…
Managing Common Remodel Problems
Remodeling your home is expensive, invasive, and difficult…. And that’s if everything goes well! No matter how you slice it, the process of remodeling is not going to be all that fun. …
The work triangle vs. work center ethos
Anyone even remotely familiar with kitchen design has heard of the famous work triangle… but do you know what it’s about and how it came to be? More importantly, is it the…
Spending for Value
Let’s face it… any kind of kitchen project is going to cost money. The question that more and more of us are asking is: “How much value will I get in return?” This represents…
Island or no island?
We hear this one a lot… “I want to add an island in my kitchen, but I don’t know if it will fit.” We see these big beautiful kitchens in the magazines…
Should I get a permit for my kitchen remodel?
Over the years we have been asked this question again and again. For various reasons, most people have developed a visceral aversion to the idea of getting a building permit… The answer…
“I’m not sure what I want: There are so many things that I like.”
Often when people come to us their heads are swimming with all the ideas they have ever wanted to put into a kitchen… they have been to several showrooms around town and…
How I became a kitchen designer
Welcome to the blog area of Studio Stratton, and the ramblings of its owner. I am often asked why I became a kitchen designer. It’s an honest question, right? Enquiring minds want…