About.com - October Recap

Happy Halloween! If you are anything like me you are hanging in at home this evening anxiously awaiting the doorbell rings! One of my favorite things about our neighborhood is Halloween. It is a legit event here with so many kids out and about. They are all so cute and excited and it's so fun to see them all dressed up! Anyways, I thought I would give you a little reading material in the form of my October About.com kitchen articles to fill your time between trick-or-treaters. I'm so thoughtful, no? :)

Enjoy! 

1. Ceiling Fans in the Kitchen - Yay or Nay?

I love a ceiling fan in the den. In the bedroom. Heck, even on the back porch...but the kitchen?? After a little digging I have come to the conclusion that it CAN work, but only in certain situations. 

2. Buffalo Plaid in the Kitchen

I'm really loving Buffalo plaid lately. In clothes AND in interiors. 

3. Where Should the TV go in the Kitchen?

The TV is about as annoying as the microwave in the world of a kitchen and bath designer. I understand people want them in the kitchen, but from an aesthetic point of view I die a little each time I have to plan for one. Kidding...kind of. This article is full of advice for where the heck to put one of these suckers if they are a must in your future kitchen plans. 

4. The Power of the Focal Wall in the Kitchen

I love a good focal wall and believe almost every kitchen can have one IF you plan ahead and really dig into the best layout and selections for your space. 

5. Slab is NOT Drab

I feel the slab door style is misunderstood so I wrote an entire article about when and where a slab door can really be the best answer for your kitchen. 

6. "X" Marks the Spot

Ooooh the "X" it's popular folks! Read a few ways you can pop an "x" into your kitchen design for major impact. 

And just like last month in addition to writing new material (everything above) I also updated 5 articles that were written by the Kitchens Expert before me. 

1. The Glass Sheet Backsplash

2. Countertop Sheens - Matte vs. Glossy

3. Find a Spot for That Kitchen Towel

4. Staying on Budget

5. 8 Reasons to Love Decorative Kitchen Lighting

Thanks for tuning in, let me know if there is a kitchen topic that you are just dying for me to talk about. I'm all ears!