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CAD software for kitchens

01.17.2010 · Posted in From the Trenches

Susan Serra, at the Kitchen Designer, shared a post about kitchen design software this weekend. She didn’t say which industry approved package she has used up until now, but I think I can guess. I was happy to read that Susan really likes AutoKitchen, I’ve used it quite a lot and I’d love to see ...

The cabinets arrive!

08.01.2009 · Posted in From the Trenches

The day that the kitchen cabinets are delivered is always a revelation.  We’ve planned for weeks or months, selected finsihes, colors and door-styles, had samples made and approved, and yet … The client’s reaction can range from”Wow, it’s even better than I thought” to “Oh no have I made a huge mistake”.   Of course no ...

Cool Italian kitchen is a steal!

07.29.2009 · Posted in From the Trenches, Kitchens

Here are the components for an ultra stylish Italian kitchen, for sale at a bargain price.  One small issue is that they are in Hawaii, I don’t know if they could be shipped to the mainland. Check out another option, photos, and plans at Susan Palmer Designs. Related Posts:Ancient and ModernThat lofty lookComing clean – contemporary ...

Painting your kitchen cabinets

07.25.2009 · Posted in From the Trenches

The retro style painted kitchen you see here is in fact a brand new kitchen from Swedish company Kvanum.  I love the fresh, sophisticated color scheme.  And for anybody  living with old, outdated, kitchen cabinets in your tract house or apartment, isn’t it great to know that some paint and hard work can give you ...