Return to Romance
As I walk to the door of Gretchen Newmark and Jim Gerber’s 1910 Craftsman Bungalow, painted in a pale yellow with cream and periwinkle trim, I notice I’m feeling a little nervous, but I’m not sure why.
Jim is a … Read more
Posts
Which Counter Top Material is Right for You?
A richly veined granite counter top adds great texture to this classic kitchen… but it requires a regular maintenance schedule to stay looking beautiful. Project designed by Kristyn Bester.
Are you easygoing but stylish? Glamorous but fussy? Rough and tumble … Read more
Client’s Eye View: Finding the Perfect Range for Your Kitchen
If you love to cook, selecting the perfect oven & stovetop for your kitchen can be the most important decision you make. Recently Arciform client Linda Schmidt’s quest for the perfect range took her all the way to Woodinville, Wa. … Read more
Period Kitchens: The ’50s and ’60s
The ’50s and 60’s kitchen was all about “modern conveniences” and new manufactured finishes that made the latest looks more affordable for a growing post-war family. The look was sleek, with minimal ornamentation and increasing use of wood veneers, laminates … Read more
Period Perfect Kitchen: the 1940s
If you have a 1940s house, it most likely falls into one of two categories: Pre-War or Post-War.
The 1940s pre-War kitchen borrowed from the ’30s with its cheerful prints and focus on white, sanitary spaces.
The post-War kitchen benefited … Read more
Period Perfect Kitchen: 1920-1930
If your home was built between 1920 and 1930, the original kitchen may have had some of the features below.
Mix of full inset and half-overlay door and drawer styles. While still simple, the addition of half-overlay doors and drawer … Read more
Client’s Eye View: Donna and Bill’s Compact and Classic Kitchen
Reversing the damage of a poorly considered ’80s remodel and packing a compact kitchen with storage without making the space feel cluttered were two important goals of this recently completed Arciform kitchen remodel. But don’t take our word for it. … Read more
Design Secrets: Which Kitchen Sink is Right for You?
A vintage farmhouse sink is a very cool way to add personality to your kitchen- but is it right for the style of your home and your family’s lifestyle? We interviewed Arciform Senior Designer Chelly Wentworth for some pro tips … Read more
Kitchen Confidential: 5 Hidden Conveniences for Your Kitchen
(Small appliances tucked elegantly out of sight? Yes, please!)
Sometimes, the thing you love most about your kitchen is completely invisible to the casual guest in your home. These little conveniences can help make your kitchen a pleasure to live … Read more
Client’s Eye View: Laurelhurst Cottage Remodel
We’re just breaking ground on a renovation of a 1928 Tudor cottage in Laurelhurst and delighted to discover that our clients have decided to start a blog to track their renovation experience from start to finish.
How fun!
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