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The modern walk-in kitchen pantry is a sight to behold. Depending on the space available, it can be a veritable grocery store in its own right - row upon row of shelves, wine coolers, and excess appliance storage are all neatly stored out of the way of the daily kitchen flow. But, the reality is that most people don't have the space available to accommodate a grandiose pantry, or would rather use available square footage for something else. Fortunately, there are plenty of pull-out pantry options that provide all the food and accessory storage you need without infringing on available living space.

Imagine arriving home after a stressful day at work, or a cold day of outdoor activities. You step into a room, push a button, and are slowly enveloped in a warm, pleasantly scented cloud of steam. A comfortable bench allows you to sit or lay back comfortably as your troubles melt away. Sound heavenly? It's completely possible when you convert your traditional shower into a steam shower.

Powder rooms are unique. Unlike the larger square footage of a kitchen or master bathroom suite, homeowners have to convey their design theme in a very limited amount of space. There are several ways to approach your powder room space.

Your Chicago kitchen remodeling project should meet several criteria, above and beyond aesthetics. It should result in a functional kitchen design, completed with high-quality products and craftsmanship that will stand the test of time - and your family's day-to-day kitchen use.

It's hard to imagine that a couple of decades ago, kitchens were usually galley-style and very little attention was paid to their design. Now, the kitchen is considered the heart of the home, and open floor plans demand that your kitchen be as attractive as your main living areas.

Planning a bathroom remodel this year? Make it a point to strike just the right balance between current design trends and timeless upgrades you will be able to enjoy for years to come. While paint colors and decorative accents can be easily changed on a whim, make sure your more cost- and labor-intensive upgrades will stand the test of time.

If you are searching for honestly priced granite countertops for your kitchen or bathroom renovation, you've probably noticed the variation in granite countertop pricing. This can be incredibly frustrating as a consumer because there is no easy way to determine whose prices are the most cost-effective. In fact, we recently heard this comment from one of our Kitchens & Baths customers:

Cabinet refacing is getting a lot of press these days due to its affordability and eco-friendly advantages. However, if you don't select the right company, you will end up paying almost as much as you would have for brand-new cabinets and the finished results run the risk of being inconsistent or downright unattractive. Often, cabinet refacing ends up being more of a band-aid than a high-quality upgrade to your newly remodeled kitchen.

Wouldn't it be lovely to step onto a warm bathroom floor each morning, or after exiting a steamy bath or shower? Heated flooring is all the rage. Once you have had it, you'll never go back if it is within your control. If you include radiant floor heat in your Chicago bathroom remodeling project you can! In addition to comfort, radiant floor heating increases your home's resale value.

From the technical perspective, there are two types of ranges: ducted and non-ducted.From the design perspective, there is a practically infinite array of kitchen range hoods to choose from when you're making your wish list for a Chicago kitchen remodel.

Here are some of the things to consider when selecting a range that is right for your design.