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Getting Schooled in Sinks
We admit that we have a tendency to see something, love it, buy it, and then live with the consequences. But love at first sight may not have a place in choosing the hardworking kitchen elements you’ll be using decades from now. In fact, when looking at sinks, you can may want to apply some [...]
Green: Not Just the Color of the Year
Last week, we talked about the color of the year: emerald. But we like thinking green all year, every year. That’s why we generally look for minimally packaged products, reuse and recycle what we can, and try to “buy local” whenever possible. We’ve even thought about composting with worms in the basement, but, well, um, [...]
And the color of the year is…
That’s right, the color of the year has been crowned by the color mavens at Pantone, and it is: Emerald. According to the folks at Pantone, emerald is “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” We couldn’t agree more. But if you still need [...]
Patent-Pending Perfection
We’ve been talking a lot about the Perfect Drain™ design these past few weeks, and we wanted to know more about it. So Sink.com sat down with Mark Hird, a product manager with Elkay, to talk about how the Perfect Drain™ came to be. Sink.com: So how did the Perfect Drain™ come to be—where did [...]
Hot or not? What’s in the kitchen.
Built-in plate racks for your grandmother’s china? Check. Specialized drawer inserts for your Japanese chef’s knives? Got it. Snack baskets within reach of the mini members of the family? No problem. And if you want to combine knotty alder lower cabinets with creamy painted open shelves, you can do that, too. Perhaps the greatest trend [...]
Living Artfully
Wouldn’t life be sweeter if we were always surrounded by beautiful things? Sometimes we forget that items can be more than simply utilitarian. But that doesn’t have to be true. A stand mixer, for example, can inspire you with year-round blooms. A cheese board could be a handmade work of art. Or waking up to a pretty [...]
5 Ideas for Speedy, Satisfying Spring Cleaning
Well, we don’t know about you, but when spring weather hits, thoroughly cleaning our home from top to bottom is NOT the first thing that comes to mind. Still, spring sunlight does have a way of unmasking all those little splatters and tendrils of dust hanging around. Seems you can go from happily enjoying your [...]
Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?
Valentine’s Day has us thinking about the nature of love, and why some loves last forever. Full disclosure: We believe in love at first sight—especially if you’re talking about an attention-grabbing abstract painting or a piece of one-of-a-kind jewelry. So what are we falling in love with right now? Anything soft—whether it feels soft or [...]
The Significance of Sink Gauge (Up to a Point)
“What gauge stainless steel is your sink?” is a question asked by nobody, ever. In the real world, stainless steel thickness is unlikely to be on your radar before you begin researching a new sink. Then, all of a sudden, gauge is everywhere. Fortunately, this is something we know a bit about. As you navigate [...]
Among So Many Flashes in the Pan, Stainless Stays Strong
In the kitchen, everyone wants “timeless” design. After all, floors, cabinets and appliances cost a lot more to replace than paint and throw pillows. But you’ve got to be careful. Once upon a time, someone probably called gold-speckled laminate, vinyl flooring and metallic wallpaper “timeless.” Knowing that nothing will be in style forever (although if [...]