Five Ways to Organize a Work-from-Home Environment
According to some statistics from the the Pew Research Center, around 22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. work from home all the time, equal to roughly 14% of all employed adults. Just over one-third of workers in the U.S. who can work remotely do so all the time — while […]
A Place for Everything, and Everything in its Place
“Stuff has become the enemy. There always seems to be more of it than I have storage in my house.”–Rick Riordan, American Novelist This is especially true in the kitchen. When starting to think about a renovation they are so many things to consider – cabinet materials and colors, countertops, appliances, and more. But one of […]
Designer & Trade Collaboration Series – Part Four
Customers often ask us if we’re willing to work with their architect or interior designer. The answer is always, “Of course!” Collaboration is the name of our game. For this five-part blog series, we continue by highlighting some of the more spectacular collaborations between Bilotta designers and other design professionals. (Go back and read part one, part two, […]
Designer & Trade Collaboration Series – Part Three
Customers often ask us if we’re willing to work with their architect or interior designer. The answer is always, “Of course!” Collaboration is the name of our game. For this five-part blog series, we continue by highlighting some of the more spectacular collaborations between Bilotta designers and other design professionals. (Go back and read part […]
Designer & Trade Collaboration Series – Part Two
Customers often ask us if we’re willing to work with their architect or interior designer. The answer is always, “Of course!” Collaboration is the name of our game. For this five-part blog series, we continue by highlighting some of the more spectacular collaborations between Bilotta designers and other design professionals. Senior designer Jeff Eakley met […]
Island Envy
What’s at the top of every customer’s kitchen wish list? A big island! But what should you consider when planning the layout? We have four of our talented designers weighing in with their opinions: Doranne Phillips-Flynn, Randy O’Kane, RitaLuisa Garces, and Fabrice Garson. Many older kitchens are configured in a U-shape with a peninsula. People […]
Soften Your Surroundings
Your contractor has finally vacated the premises; surfaces are vacuumed, cleaned, and dusted; and now you’re unpacking your kitchenware for their designated homes in your new cabinets and pantry. But is your renovation really complete? Not until you’ve added all the finishing touches. First you have to paint. (Choosing wall colors is one of the […]
Out With the Old, In with the New – Before & After
New Year – New Start! This project was a complete home renovation for a family in Chappaqua, NY. Bilotta senior designer, RitaLuisa Garces, collaborated with Scott Hirshson of Hirshson Design + Architecture on the transformation of the kitchen, bar, and master bath. Scroll through for “before & after” images for inspiration on your next project. […]
Renovating with Resale in Mind
There are many reasons why homeowners decide to embark on a kitchen renovation: disintegrating cabinetry; outdated or undesirable styling; water damage from a leak or flood; or even the need for a new refrigerator that won’t fit into the existing space. Sometimes customers merely want to freshen up the room at minimal cost in order […]