Inspiration

Wooden Countertops: The Positives and Negatives of Butcher Block

Out with the old and in with the new! If it’s time to give your kitchen a facelift, you’re probably toying with the idea of replacing your countertops. Granite, quartz, marble, laminate – there are so many materials to choose from, but if you’re looking for a natural, classic look that will last for years…

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5 Ways the Right Tile Can Make a Small Powder Room Look Bigger

As the saying goes, “Good things come in small packages.” Just because you’re working with a small space doesn’t mean your powder room can’t pack a big punch! Make your powder room appear larger by taking advantage of a few of our favorite tiling techniques. Blending In You’ve probably heard this before, but it’s true…

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Integrated Appliances: Why You Should Hide Your Kitchen Appliances in Plain Sight

You’ve seen your share of different kitchen styles. Some look sleek and modern with straight lines and monochromatic schemes. Others have a more traditional appearance with Victorian interlacing patterns and round shapes. You may have even seen rustic, neoclassical, or even nerdy kitchens. But you may not have seen integrated kitchens. Integrated kitchens can come…

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8 Innovative Renovations to Make Your Kitchen More Convenient

As you prepare to renovate your kitchen, you may start with plans for your color scheme or materials. But your final kitchen design should create a space that’s more convenient to use than the floorplan you started with. Don’t be afraid to think innovatively to solve current issues in your kitchen. In this blog, we list eight…

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6 Inspiring Alternative Uses for Common Kitchen Appliances

When guests walk into your home, they expect a typical picture. This picture includes kitchen appliances that are exclusively assigned to the kitchen space. But what your guests don’t realize is that you are not the typical homeowner. As you look at your kitchen appliances, you don’t just see function you see possibility. Have you…

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The Best of Cambria Countertops

As we often tell clients, quartz countertops are such a wonderful option for homeowners looking for durable, low maintenance, quality surfaces in their kitchen or bath. With quartz, you don’t have to sacrifice form over function. These days, the colors of quartz are just as beautiful as any natural stone and as chic as any…

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Kitchen Design Trends: Range Backsplashes

A classic (and personal favorite) way to add some interest, texture and even color to any kitchen design is via a range backsplash. To us, tile is a great way to really polish up and infuse character into a design. A distinctive range backsplash provides you the opportunity to utilize a bold tile that you…

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The Best of Sub-Zero and Bosch Appliances

Leaders in the appliance industry in both function and form, Sub-Zero refrigerators are practically a staple in high-end kitchens. Sub-Zero’s line of integrated refrigeration can be customized with panels and handles to disappear into your cabinetry. Wolf’s ranges, ovens and cooktops provide precise cooking, great style and help the average home cook feel like a…

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Modern Masculine St. Louis Bathroom

Last week we brought you this beautiful St. Louis bathroom that Callier & Thompson recently transformed for a local couple. This week, we bring you the second half of that story! Many kitchen and bath designers will often tell you that “his & hers sinks” are a must for a happy relationship. This brilliant client…

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Our Favorite Faucets from Moen

At Callier & Thompson, we love Moen for both their quality and variety of styles. When you install a Moen faucet, showerhead or other plumbing fixture in your new kitchen or bath, you just know you’re getting a reliable, durable fixture that will stand the test of time and style. Whether your new kitchen or…

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