Longevity and flexibility are key to designing any new or renovated living space. Yet often we gravitate to the latest design trends because, well, everyone else is. But, then we find ourselves wanting to renovate over and over again. Slavishly pursuing today’s rage risks tomorrow’s regret.

At Kitchen & Bath Concepts Pittsburgh (KBC), we’ve created strategic partnerships with companies in and around the Pittsburgh area to better serve our clients with high-quality products for their home renovation and remodeling projects.

If you work from home and the majority of your day is spent in your office, why not customize your space to fit your style and provide you with the level of comfort that you need to succeed?

If you work from home and the majority of your day is spent in your office, why not customize your space to fit your style and provide you with the level of comfort that you need to succeed?

Whether you’ve bought an older house, are downsizing to a smaller home, or recently purchased a condo, small kitchen spaces are a common design obstacle for homeowners. You want your kitchen to feel large, welcoming and open, but maybe you’re not ready to knock down walls to make it physically bigger. Luckily, there are ways to make small kitchens work, and even make them a highlight of your home.

The idea of open concept living has evolved as we expand our comfort zone to include the kitchen, living areas and dining spaces. Centering a home's design on open concept living has many advantages and a few possible drawbacks. It's important to know just how much of an open concept you desire.

Third quarter reports on the spending habits of the American consumer indicated that more money is being invested in kitchen and master bath renovations, exceeding what was predicted for 2018 and more than the growth spurt seen in 2017.

As summer gives way to fall, there is no need to cover up the grill until warm weather returns. Nothing whets the appetite like the tantalizing smells of food cooked outdoors. Keep the grilling going year-round with the latest outdoor cooking equipment.

At KBC, we know that your bedroom closet is more than a space for storage. It holds the items you wear each day, the carefully selected pieces that tell the world who you are. That’s why we firmly believe in the importance of a closet styled for success. In Part 2 of our blog feature on closets, we share 3 questions for you to consider when maximizing your closet. 

In the past, closets were nothing more than dark rooms used to contain a wardrobe. Thankfully, those days are over. Today’s closets have evolved into sanctuaries of style and comfort. While a number of trends have contributed to this much-needed change, the two that we experience most often are the incorporation of furniture and lighting. Let’s take a look at both.

Over the last few years, technology has fully come into its own in the home. From smart home systems to motorized accessories, you can now simply press a button and watch as a cabinet door silently opens and closes. Welcome to a new era, one’s that here to stay.

Gone are the days when the home office was a repository for a clunky desktop computer and an unsightly stack of files. Today’s home office is both a workplace and a space for quiet time, reading and reflection. How can you put your home office to best use? KBC provides answers.

Ask any of us at KBC to name the most heavily-trafficked, lived in, and utilized room in the home and we’ll all have the same answer: the kitchen. Over the last three decades, we’ve seen the kitchen undergo a tremendous evolution.

Interior design industry insider Andrea Bernstein Rodarte has a wealth of experience covering the trends that shape interior design. We tapped her insights for which trends have shown staying power. 

At KBC, we believe that the best way to meet and exceed our clients’ needs is to keep our conversations going. To listen to what they have to say. And to respond thoughtfully. Often, in the course of our day-day conversations with clients, we hear them express a desire to stay “on trend.”

The holidays have wrapped and now the crowning moment of Football Season will soon be upon us. What better way to celebrate than in the comfort of your own home, surrounded by family and friends? At KBC, we enjoy a good Super Bowl party as much as you do. That’s why we’ve devoted this journal entry to making the most of your home’s favorite spot for socializing: the in-home bar.