The REMY Awards are a prestigious honor given to top remodeling projects in homes all across the Kansas City area. Judged on a 90 point system that includes project overview, before and after photos, budget considerations, overall aesthetic appeal, and communication with the homeowner, the winners of NARI’s REMY Awards are the best of the best in the remodeling industry. … Read More
It’s All About the Door Style!
The kitchen is arguably the most important room in your home, serving as a place to not only cook, but dine and entertain. When remodeling your kitchen, the cabinet doors are a crucial design component. The cabinetry is possibly the most visible component of your kitchen. And if your kitchen is part of an open floor plan that includes other … Read More
Kitchen Remodel Wins Gold and All Star REMY Awards for Mission Kitchen and Bath
At the 2015 NARI REMY Awards, Mission Kitchen and Bath was awarded both the Gold Award and an All Star Award in the category of Kitchen Remodel $30,000-$60,000. The REMY awards represent the highest quality remodeling projects in Kansas City and honors contractors for their craftsmanship, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in remodeling. Over the years the kitchen has transitioned … Read More
Dual Islands Improve Flexibility and Functionality in Spacious Kitchens
Since its introduction in the 1970s, the island has become one of the most popular features in kitchen design. An island improves functionality by providing additional counter space for meal preparation and entertaining and can help a kitchen look more upscale. Recently, many homeowners have adopted the belief that if one island is good, two must be even better. More … Read More
Give Your Kitchen a Modern, Streamlined Look by Concealing Your Appliances
Kitchen appliances have come a long way aesthetically since the bulky avocado green refrigerators of the past. But even today’s sleek, stylish appliances can disrupt and distract from the design of the kitchen. In response, the use of concealed appliances has emerged as a hot trend in luxury kitchen design. Concealed appliances, sometimes also called hidden appliances, are a great … Read More
Design Your Kitchen to be the Social Hub of Your Home
Over the years the kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space to being the heart and soul of the home. At social gatherings, the kitchen has a tendency to draw guests in like a magnet. Everyone migrates to congregate in the kitchen. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, this could make it difficult to cook and entertain successfully. … Read More
Give Your Kitchen an Easy, Inexpensive Upgrade with New Backsplash
Backsplash is a kitchen element that has often been overlooked or treated as an afterthought in the past. Historically, kitchen backsplash has been used to keep the kitchen walls clean and dry and protect them from splashes and splatters that could cause stains or mold. Recently, those plain, functional, 4”x4” tiles of the past have been replaced by an endless … Read More
Make Your Kitchen More Functional With Better Organization
The kitchen is often the most used room in the house. Whether your kitchen is small or spacious, proper organization will go a long way toward making it more efficient and functional. Start out by clearing everything out of all of your cabinets, drawers, and pantry and place them onto the countertops and table. Take this opportunity to give everything … Read More
Incorporate a TV into Your Kitchen without Compromising Your Design
The kitchen has evolved into a multi-function room that has become the hub of the home. So it makes sense that more and more people are looking for ways to incorporate a TV into their kitchen design. After all, who wants to miss their favorite show or the big game because they’re on kitchen duty? Putting a TV in the … Read More