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Category: Kitchen Remodeling

Old-Fashioned Kitchen Features That Still Work in Modern Kitchens

Remodeling contractors and homeowners are always thinking of new ways to make the kitchen more efficient in terms of food preparation. But you may be surprised to learn that there are some features from decades past that can work very well in a modern-day kitchen. Here are a few old-fashioned kitchen features that you’ll still find in today’s kitchens. Large Windows Many homeowners today think large windows are only for[...]

Cooktop/Wall Oven Combos Versus Ranges

You don’t need kitchen contractors to tell you that an oven is an important part of any fully functioning kitchen. As you plan for your new kitchen, you have a choice to make with regards to appliances: will you install a cooktop-wall oven combo or a range? While there isn’t a right or wrong answer to this question, each choice has its pros and cons. (more…)

Our Grand Opening!

On December 5, 2019, we officially opened our doors! We had a grand celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Z Line Kitchen and Bath, Dal Tile, Cambria, and many other friends and partners. Our goal is to offer Reno area homeowners the opportunity to completely transform their home from the inside-out, with the assistance of qualified, trustworthy remodel experts. What Sets DreamMaker Bath &[...]

4 Features That Make Up the Ultimate Entertainer’s Kitchen

Preparing for holiday dinners and parties can be both exciting and exhausting at the same time, especially if you're the host. That said, you'll appreciate a kitchen that's efficiently designed in a way that enables you to prepare meals while keeping your guests entertained. In this article, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Reno, a reputable local kitchen remodeling expert, discusses some of the top features that help create the ultimate[...]

Design Tips for a Kitchen That’s Easier to Clean

As the busiest part of the home, the kitchen tends to need the most cleaning. Fortunately, you can remodel your kitchen to make it easy to use and clean. In this article, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Reno, the top local choice for kitchen cabinet refacing and other home remodels, discusses design ideas you can use to make your kitchen easier to clean. (more…)

How Big Should Kitchen Countertops Be?

Kitchen remodeling contractors all agree that planning a kitchen involves a lot of thought — particularly when it comes to ensuring proper measurements to provide sufficient workspace. Guidelines developed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association offer a few suggestions as a solution to this dilemma. Sizing Countertops At least 158 inches is considered by the NKBA to be just the right amount of countertop frontage to allow for unhampered food[...]

Designing Kitchens for Function Over Form

After the era of the show kitchen, it seems functionality won over. In a recent poll conducted by Sub-Zero and Wolf, suppliers of premium refrigeration, wine preservation and cooking equipment, three out of four kitchen design professionals completed more projects for function over form. They focus more on creating a design that fits into the clients’ living and cooking styles rather than designing a “show kitchen.” The group selected to[...]

Single-Walled Kitchen Tips

Single-walled kitchens come into play in small homes or apartments and open-plan kitchens. Here are a few tips in making the most of your single-walled kitchen. Embrace a Sociable Layout: The Single-Wall Kitchen is the epitome of a social layout. There are no added walls, which opens up the space for entertaining. Although a single-wall kitchen allows one person to cook at a time, it still allows others to access[...]

Paperless Kitchen

Do you find yourself constantly adding “paper towels” to your grocery list? Didn’t you just buy a 12-pack at your local warehouse retail store? Growing up, it would drive my mother insane when we kids would use paper towels. When drying our hands, we’d tear off two or three paper towels from the roll. A spill on the floor? You don’t want to know! She thought buying the smaller cut[...]