Ideas & Inspiration

The Best Countertop Options for the Modern Kitchen
As one of the most prominent surfaces in your kitchen, countertops are your biggest opportunity to create an unforgettable statement and transform the space for good. A good countertop is not only utilitarian and durable, but it has to fit in perfectly with your vision of a unique and show-house quality kitchen design.

Designing the Perfect Kitchen Layout
What is the perfect kitchen? While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we can all agree that the perfect kitchen is one that is a joy to work in. Everything is well-spaced, you can always reach into the cabinet you need, and the floorspace flows effortlessly - even when the fridge is open. Building a new home or remodeling your kitchen, choosing the right kitchen layout can make your cooking and family time a much more enjoyable experience.

Grow and Enjoy Your Home Garden with your Family
One of the best parts of being outdoors is the sight and smell of plants. That rich scent of living plants --green leaves, cut grass, and flowers to name a few--is part of what makes a garden so calming and it is a great idea to instill the love of the outdoors in kids at a young age.

Gas or Electric Stove? The Real Difference for Your Kitchen Design
Here at Fossil Blu, we get involved in a lot of kitchen remodels, and we know your design doesn't stop at the sink. Redesigning your kitchen, you make some pretty big decisions including what type of stovetop you want to install. Debating between gas or electric burners? Here's our expert insight on the difference between and why to make either choice for your new stovetop!

Choosing The Best Tile for Your Kitchen or Bath Remodel
When considering a bath or kitchen remodel, you probably feel excitement, confusion, and maybe even a little fear. Part of the confusion and fear may be from not really understanding all the options available and being afraid you might make the wrong choice. To help you make the decision that's right for you, here are some things you may want to consider.

Does Your Kitchen Need a Refresh? Modest Budget Remodel Ideas
When it comes time for a kitchen remodel, you may not have a large nest-egg to spend on a full tear-down and rebuild renovation. Fortunately, you don't need that kind of investment. Kitchens can be updated and redecorated with many clever and budget-friendly resurfacing techniques

8 Great Ways to Decorate with Planters in Your Kitchen Design
Bring your kitchen to life with living greenery. From herb gardens to blooming flowers, home chefs often find the vibrancy of living plants can finally make a clean kitchen feel warm and complete.

Installing a Farmhouse Sink: Choosing Premade or Custom Cabinets
Installing a farmhouse sink is a great way to improve the form and function of your kitchen. It is a profound upgrade from a typical drop-in sink and also requires a larger space in the cabinet and countertop. So how should you plan for your cabinetry?

Colorful Appliances are the Hottest Trend in Kitchen Design
Kitchen trends come and go but appliances stay the same: or so we thought. Usually, when we talk about stylistic kitchen updates, we're talking about the cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, and even the floor, but not the appliances. Why? Because appliances have been stainless-steel and white enamel for decades.

How to Mix Metal Finishes in Kitchen Design
Mixed metals hit home decor big-time in 2018 and the trend has every sign of lasting for a decade or more. In the last four years, we've seen mixed metals expand from a novelty decoration idea to the sophisticated look of modern luxury design.

The 8 Most Valuable Kitchen Appliance Trends of 2021
Kitchen design is a powerful way to change the feel and function of a home. The appliances you choose and the floorplan you design define the entire flow of the house. Every year, appliances get a little more advanced and new stylishly useful appliance trends are introduced.

Where to Invest Time and Money to Get the Most Resale Value from Your Home
The housing market is hot! However, you must be strategic in order to take advantage of the available market opportunities. Whether you are looking to build equity or want to sell your home for top dollar, you need to take care of the property to increase its value.