Hayes Little Studio mixed Scandinavian-inspired design with the home’s original Craftsman-era details

A remodel results in an elegant historically-inspired kitchen.

I love to look at homes for cleaning inspiration, especially the older ones. You get ideas on how to organize. You get...

After 13 years, I'm amazed at the popularity of my vintage refrigerator project. https://diligentdwarves.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-samsung-fridge-becomes-1930s.html The first comment (in 2011) was asking about the kitchen restoration. Well, while the restoration of the kitchen was delayed, it was completed a few years ago, but I never seemed to get around to posting about it. I use Corel Draw for my 2D drawings, so the first step was designing the new kitchen based on dimensions and research…

What is timeless kitchen design? Timeless kitchen design transcends trends and fads, remaining aesthetically pleasing and functional for years to come.

I love to look at homes for cleaning inspiration, especially the older ones. You get ideas on how to organize. You get ideas on how to decorate. You get ideas on different color combinations. You get ideas on how to situate your cooking pots, utensils and mixing bowls. And then you get excited to go into your own kitchen. You get inspired to implement some of the same concepts. And you get energized to have the same clean look. And when the cleaning, organizing and fluffing is finished…

Why would anyone demolish a perfectly good, dream kitchen, and replace it with unfitted furniture pieces?? I promise Im not crazy!

Look closely and you might recognize some of these kitchen elements.

Finding solutions to maximize potential while working within limitations is our game! Have a look at how we transformed a 1950s kitchen into a modern marvel with tons of functional and budget-friendly features. Click to unveil the complete project.

What to do with a kitchen in a heritage house? Restore it or do a complete renovation? Here is some history and tips to make your planning easier.