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The Light in Your Kitchen Is Lying to You
Why kitchen colors look different at home than in the showroom — and how to choose cabinet and wall colors that work in real Rhode Island light.
Kitchens By Design
Jul 75 min read
Green Thumb, Good Design: Plants in Kitchen, Bathroom, and Mudroom Design
It starts in June. The window cracks, the yard rushes in, and suddenly your kitchen feels like the best room in the house — for about thirty seconds. Then the breeze stops and it's just a kitchen again. Plants, herbs, and a little bit of green do more to fix that than almost any finish you'll pick. Here's how to make it stick, room by room.
Kitchens By Design
Jun 275 min read
Cutting Corners (On Purpose): A Guide to Countertop Edge Profiles
You touch your countertop edge more times a day than you'll ever touch your slab color choice — yet most people never think about it. Eased, bullnose, ogee, waterfall: each profile changes how your kitchen looks, feels, and holds up to real life (yes, even how forgiving it is on small kids' foreheads). We break down which edge fits your household and which materials handle it best. New on the blog: Cutting Corners (On Purpose) — the one place it actually pays to cut corners.
Kitchens By Design
Jun 224 min read
The Baker’s Sanctuary: Designing a Kitchen with Perfect Flow and Purpose
There is a distinct magic that happens when you step into the kitchen on a quiet weekend morning. The soft hum of the refrigerator, the sunlight filtering through the window, and the scent of fresh vanilla and warm yeast beginning to rise. For those who find solace in the art of baking, the kitchen is so much more than a place to prepare meals—it is a personal sanctuary. However, if you have ever had to lug a thirty-pound stand mixer out of a deep, dark corner cabinet or spe
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May 284 min read
Local Love: Chasing the Sugar at Our Favorite RI Bakeries
From crispy party pizza at the beach to legendary wedding cakes right in Providence, Rhode Island’s local bakeries know a thing or two about feeding the soul. We’re shining a spotlight on four must-visit spots across Little Rhody that deserve a permanent place on your kitchen counter. Grab a napkin, because your weekend pastry road trip starts right here!
Kitchens By Design
May 162 min read
The Choreography of the Morning Ritual: Mastering Bathroom Flow
This post dives into the "choreography" of the perfect retreat, balancing spatial flow with the sensory power of texture and ergonomic comfort. Whether you're planning a full renovation or just an intentional refresh, discover how to transform your daily routine into a seamless ritual of restoration.
Kitchens By Design
Apr 303 min read
Beyond the Surface: Finding Your Kitchen's Perfect Flow
Your kitchen layout is the bones of your design. Read our latest blog to see how the u-shape, galley, island, peninsula, and L-shape layouts can affect your kitchen!
Kitchens By Design
Apr 264 min read
Refreshing Your Kitchen This Spring
Try these easy ways to refresh your kitchen during the Spring Equinox on March 20th!
Kitchens By Design
Mar 152 min read
Wood & Concrete: Alternative Countertop Materials
Learn more about wooden and concrete countertops! Both offer a fun, unique perspective in kitchen design. See what makes these two materials so interesting!
Kitchens By Design
Feb 284 min read
How Texture Impacts Your Design
Dive into how the physical characteristics of your materials impacts your mood!
Kitchens By Design
Feb 222 min read
Rhode Island Restaurants We Love
A few Providence, RI staples for a variety of date night options!
Kitchens By Design
Feb 82 min read
New Year, New You, New Kitchen
Check out what we love about kitchen design as we open 2026!
Kitchens By Design
Jan 253 min read
2025 Blogs Roundup | Kitchens By Design RI Insights
We have covered quite a few topics this year on the KBD blog! At Kitchens By Design, we strive to provide a resource that you trust both for knowledge and product. Below we have a few of our most popular blog posts grouped together for your to explore. Renovation Planning Insights Showroom vs. Online Shopping: Pros, Cons, and What's Right For You In the age of convenience and online shopping, having to venture to our showroom may seem inconvenient. In this blog we discuss why
Kitchens By Design
Dec 31, 20253 min read
Quartzite, Soapstone, Limestone: All Natural Stone Countertops
Read about three unique, natural stone countertop options that are sure to make your kitchen the highlight of your home!
Kitchens By Design
Dec 21, 20254 min read
Proper Countertop Maintenance
Keep it simple: basic every day maintenance tips for your new kitchen or bathroom countertops.
Kitchens By Design
Nov 30, 20252 min read
Shopping Local This Holiday Season
Check out some of our favorite local shops before diving into your holiday shopping!
Kitchens By Design
Nov 22, 20253 min read
Comparing Countertop Materials: Granite, Quartz, & Marble
This blog post talks about the characteristics and care instructions for three of the more popular countertop options: granite, quartz, and marble. Each countertop material is unique, just like the homeowners that choose them!
Kitchens By Design
Oct 31, 20255 min read
Styling Your Kitchen: Choosing the Best Oven Hood
Discover the different styles of oven hoods and how they will impact your kitchen design!
Kitchens By Design
Jul 14, 20253 min read
How To Prepare For Your Kitchen & Bath Designer Consultation
Common questions and answers about kitchen designers and how to prepare for your consultation.
Kitchens By Design
Jun 13, 20254 min read
Vendor Highlight: Dura Supreme Cabinetry
Learn more about one of Kitchen By Design's favorite cabinetry vendors, Dura Supreme! From their history to the variety of styles they offer, join us in our appreciation for this high quality cabinetry line.
Kitchens By Design
May 20, 20253 min read
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