Tag Archives: kitchen design

Don’t you be NOT BoomerSmart!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Mitzi

You don’t want to miss this! A wrap-up of my popular “next life kitchen must-have” series is all right here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged appliances, boomersmart, calculated storage, dishwasher drawer, ergonomic kitchen, gas cooktop, keeping it real, kitchen, kitchen design, kitchen island storage, kitchen windows, microwave drawer, must-have kitchen series, never use double oven, no appliance in island, pantry, pull outs, Rev-A-Shelf, steamer, think out of the box, under counter refrigerator, upper cabinets, upper shelf, wall storage, Wolf steam combo wall oven | 4 Comments

Planning A Kitchen? Address Your Appliances, First — Here’s Why…

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Mitzi

Continuing our “next life” series … the brilliant boomer, Carla Aston, agreed to chime in on the topic and provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged appliances, Carla Aston, cooking habits, custom tiles from Portugal, define your goals, design influences behavior, design project, empty nester, focal point of the room, gas range, glass cooktop, KBIS, kitchen cabinetry, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, planning a kitchen, soapstone counter, The Nug from Scotsman, Thermador, Wolf cooktop | Leave a comment

How To Think Out of the Box With Kitchen Upper Cabinets That Are “So Yesterday”!

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Mitzi

In our first post on kitchens, for this series, I named 3 Must-Haves for my next kitchen, wherever that kitchen might … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging in Place, Cooking, Design | Tagged At Home giveaway, backsplash, boomers and beyond, boomersmart, calculated storage, Chef's pantry, Closets Redefined, Davonport, Feia Construction, hall closet, Hearthstone Interior Design, heavy duty mixer lift, kitchen design, kitchen must-haves, kitchen redesign, kitchen storage, Lewis Alderson & Co, lighting fixtures, Natural Light, pantries, pull-out drawer cabinet, Rev-A-Shelf, unique storage solutions, upper cabinets, utensil drawer, windows | Leave a comment

Kitchen: My Next Life Series “Keeping It Real”

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Mitzi

Wow! What a response to the intro to my “Next Life Series.” I am so very grateful to those of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging in Place, Cooking, Design | Tagged beverage sink, boomers and beyond, boomersmart, Butler Lighting, current design trends, entertaining, kitchen appliances, kitchen design, Kitchen Island, kitchen remodel, kitchen storage, Kohler, Natural Light, Next life series, pantry, sink, smaller kitchen, Tom Howley Kitchens, upper cabinets, walnut island, Wolf, wood island | 6 Comments

3 Types of Lighting Every Kitchen Needs

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Mitzi

Think you can have too much lighting in the kitchen? Think again! The kitchen is one of the most important … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging in Place, Design, Uncategorized | Tagged ambient lighting, bar lighting, ceiling lighting, general lighting, KBIS, kitchen design, kitchen island lighting, kitchen lighting, kitchen planning, kitchen remodel, kitchen renovation, lighting budget, sink lighting, stove lighting, task lighting, three types of kitchen lighting, under cabinet lighting | 1 Comment

Tips to Keep Your Kitchen from Being a Pain

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Mitzi

Did you know that it’s not just WHAT you cook in your kitchen, it’s also HOW you cook that makes your … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging in Place, Design | Tagged #BoomerSmarts Design, 50+ tips, AARP, Aging In Place, barrier-free spaces, Downsizing, ergonomic design, healthy homes, kitchen design, multi-generational homes | Leave a comment

Classic Beauty with Walker Zanger

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mitzi

As a #BoomerSmarts interior designer, simple, classic, beautiful design is my favorite style to suggest to clients. Walker Zanger‘s new Robert A.M. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged #BlogTourVegas, #BoomerSmarts Design, #KBIS2015, #WalkerZanger, bathroom design, BoomerSmarts approved products, classic and elegant design, kitchen design, Robert A.M. Stern Collection, tile, timeless products, Walker Zanger | Leave a comment

Smart Lighting Options from Poggenpohl

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Mitzi

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: one of the most important design aspects in #BoomerSmarts homes is adequate … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged #BlogTourVegas, #BoomerSmarts Design, #KBIS2015, asid, drawers, form and function, kitchen design, kitchen lighting, LED lighting, lighting, Poggenpohl, products for Boomers, shelving | 2 Comments

BLANCO Nails “Form Follows Function”

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Mitzi

After more than 30 years as a professional ASID interior designer, I still get so excited when I see form … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged #BlogTourVegas, #KBIS2015, asid, BLANCO, BoomerSmarts kitchens, BoomerSmarts Wisdom, eco-friendly products, faucets, kitchen design, kitchens, sustainability, water conservation | Leave a comment

BoomerSmarts® Kitchen Series: Lighting

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mitzi

As a design principle, great lighting is absolutely one of my top priorities for any space. In today’s kitchen vlog, … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged BoomerSmarts Design, cypress, Interior Design, kitchen design | 3 Comments

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