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How to Create a Dining Area When Your Home Doesn’t Have One

An open floor plan creates unique advantages and a few challenges. With no designated area for dining, you can switch up the layout of your interior furnishings as many times as you want, but it can also be tricky to make the dining area look like it belongs in the room. Today, top-rated interior and kitchen remodeler DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington shares three simple ways you can create[...]

3 Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen Island

Kitchen islands are wonderful because they let you improve on both form and function within a home. This is why they are highly recommended for homeowners looking to update a kitchen. If you already have an island and are planning to talk to a kitchen remodeler soon for an update of your own, here are some ways you can upgrade your kitchen island: (more…)

Improving Your Kitchen: Building Codes vs. Best Design Practices

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, chances are you’ve heard about building codes and best design practices. Today, we’re here to break them down so you can better understand what building codes and best design practices are, and how they can affect your kitchen project. (more…)

Kitchen Island & Breakfast Bar: What’s the Difference?

Few people other than kitchen remodeling contractors actually distinguish between a breakfast bar and a kitchen island. Design experts may be a little more particular about which one is which, but many kitchens include both, depending on the size of the kitchen and its dimensions. Before you tackle your next kitchen remodel, it will be helpful to know a little more about the differences and similarities between the two structures. (more…)

Kitchen Renovation Tips: Living Out of a Temporary Kitchen

Home remodeling contractors will be the first to admit that not having access to a full kitchen during a remodel can be tough. However, if you plan and prepare properly, you can survive while waiting for your new kitchen to be completed. (more…)

Design Spotlight: The Shaker Kitchen

It’s possible that you know what a Shaker kitchen looks like without knowing what it’s called. In today’s blog post, traditional kitchen remodeling expert DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington discusses how Shaker kitchens came to be and how you can incorporate the style’s most distinctive features into your own kitchen. (more…)

Can You Spring-Clean Your Kitchen in Under an Hour?

Cleaning is not always an enjoyable task, especially for homeowners who don’t have a lot of time on their hands. In this article, kitchen renovation contractor DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington shares a basic guide on how to efficiently spring-clean your kitchen in an hour or less. (more…)

What Materials Should I Avoid in My Kitchen Remodel?

One of the major decisions to make when planning a kitchen remodel is which materials to use. You may have already researched the top materials to use in the kitchen for ultimate looks, value and functionality. However, have you tried looking at which materials to avoid? (more…)

The Couple’s Guide to Surviving a Kitchen Remodel

You and your spouse or partner likely want to renovate your kitchen to improve its looks and functionality. However, as with any major investment, this home improvement project can impact your relationship in a number of ways. For example, each of you may have different ideas that you want to incorporate into the renovation. You may also have ideas of how much you should spend on the project, and budget[...]

Battle of the Backsplashes: The Best Materials for Your Kitchen

Backsplashes complete the look and enhance the functionality of a kitchen. Today’s blog post aims to simplify the selection process by discussing the pros and cons of the most commonly used backsplash materials. (more…)