Kitchens

Kitchen & Bath Trends: Geometric Tile

There’s a new tile trend that seems to be taking shape in the kitchen & bath design world . . . geometric tiles and backsplash designs. Triangles, circles, rectangles, hexagons, diamonds and other shapes make for a graphic and bold statement in your space and we’re loving it! Read on for some of our favorite…

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Best of KBIS 2015

At Callier & Thompson, it’s our job to stay on top of the kitchen and bath trends. And what a fun job it is! . . . especially when we get to travel to Vegas for KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) to see all those trends in one place! This year’s show took…

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Kitchen Trends: Modern Rustic Farmhouse

One of the biggest style trends at this year’s KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) was rustic chic. This trend works especially well for kitchens, since they’re the warm, heart of the home. Materials that dominate this trend include wood beams, knotty cabinetry, stone elements, heavy metals and earthy tones (not necessarily all at…

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St. Louis Kitchen Remodel – Before & After

The team here at Callier & Thompson had a wonderful time bringing this St. Louis kitchen into the 21st century. The layout was functional and working for the homeowners, but the finishes were in need of a refresh. We didn’t change the footprint of this kitchen but updated the surfaces with cleaner, more modern finishesā€”creating…

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We’re Just Floored By This Tile

Here in the Midwest, our homes are often furnished with traditional finishes. Warm hardwood, timeless tile, red brick, and other classic touches. At Callier & Thompson, we are always on board for a timeless and traditional look, but we’re also constantly looking for new, more modern and functional takes on the usual finishes. In recent…

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Beautiful Black & White Kitchen – Designer Q&A

We’re excited to share some glimpses into one of our favorite recent kitchen remodels. This black and white kitchen is elegant, welcoming and timeless. Read on for more photos and a quick Q&A with designer Jenny Siebert, in which she gives some insight into the inspiration and process for this gorgeous kitchen.

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Kitchen Inspiration

Yes, it’s Monday and we thought we’d ease you into the week with a lovely dose of inspiration for your kitchen. Here at Callier & Thompson, we’re voracious surfers of Pinteret, HOUZZ and the like. So, how about a little roundup of some of our current favorites from around the web? And after all, when…

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AND The Kitchen Sink

There are a lot of decisions to be made when you’re remodeling your kitchen. Some decisions are decidedly more fun than others. Cabinet finish? Fun. Countertop material? Fun. Grout color? Not as fun. Kitchen sink? Nowadays that can be a lot of fun. With many, many more options than your average stainless steel or plain…

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Benjamin Moore’s 2015 Color of the Year: Guilford Green

When we first glimpsed Benjamin’s Moore’s 2015 Color of the Year, Guilford Green, we instantly saw it as an ideal hue for kitchen cabinets. White and stained wood seem to monopolize the cabinet game these days, but we love the idea of introducing color into cabinetry. This neutral, sage-y green would be perfectly lovely in…

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Kitchen Storage from Rev-a-Shelf

Kitchens are not just the heart of every home. They’re where you cook, probably where you eat, where your kids do homework, where you pay the pills, where you store much-needed essentials, where you entertain guests . . . where your life happens. Too often the needs of this multifunctional room outweigh style or design.…

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