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LayoutThe work triangle is not dead, it just movedOpen plans, second sinks and islands broke the classic triangle. Here is the rule we actually use when planning a Madison bungalow kitchen, and the four dimensions we refuse to compromise.Read the articleThree more worth an evening
Materials · 8 min readQuartz, quartzite or marble: choosing without regret
Three materials that look similar in a photo and behave nothing alike in a working kitchen. What each one tolerates, what it does not, and how to decide in front of a real slab.
July 2, 2026
Cabinetry · 6 min readReface or replace? A test you can run this evening
Refacing costs about a third of replacement and takes about two weeks. It is also the wrong answer more often than the companies selling it admit. Here is how we decide.
May 20, 2026
Lighting · 6 min readWhy your kitchen feels dim with eight lights in the ceiling
More recessed cans is almost never the answer. A four-layer plan, four dimmers and one consistent color temperature will transform a room that eight ceiling fixtures could not.
March 9, 2026
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