Outdoor living is all part of the home experience and people are more invested in their homes now more than ever. Recently we had several clients who have existing outdoor living spaces contact us to help plan an expansion. People clearly love being outside and want more space to enjoy the seasons! One of the…
We are now more than two years into the pandemic and people are still cocooning. It’s almost as if we are still realizing the volatility we had in our lives that caused us to go home in the first place. People are seeking to make their homes life-friendly. Just as we want our bedrooms to…
I have a confession to make. I’ve been keeping a big secret and I think it’s time we let the cat out of the bag…Kirkendall Design is moving! Our new home will be located just off Highway 169 between Mingo and Garnett, in the space many of you will recognize as the former Grogg’s Green…
Have you ever thought about the fact that we spend nearly a third of our lives in our bedrooms? We invest in a quality mattress so why is this often the last room we choose to design? I’ve noticed when clients do request a redesign of their bedroom, it’s usually prompted by travel. They stay at some of the nicest hotels in…
Simple Ways to Update Your Home I don’t know about you, but after the holiday decor is all boxed up and put away I am always ready for a little design refresh in my home. I often hear the same thing from clients so I thought I would share some easy tips for breathing new…
I’m sure you’ve felt it. The feeling of being overwhelmed by all your stuff. You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are tons of ways to create extra storage space in your home. Here are 8 ideas to get you started. Happy organizing! Display Dinnerware On Open Shelving Rather than reserving this spot of the kitchen for…
Many of us have a room in our home that is not used to its full capacity. It could be a guest bedroom, dining room or formal living room. At our Forest Hills Remodel, the red brick room was underutilized but had a lot of potential. The previous owner used it as an extra living…
This recipe makes a lot of stuffing. Have I mentioned I have a big family?? You can easily halve this version, using just one of the cans of soup and halving all other ingredients. My sister, Cindy (pictured above) shared this recipe with me at least 20 years ago. It’s now my go-to side dish…
We often wonder what people from 100 years ago would think about new technology like smart phones, self-driving cars, and the ways in which we communicate (Facetime, text and social media). But I also wonder what they would think about the rooms in our homes these days, specifically the kitchen. So much has changed. Here…
We know that everybody likes to gather in the kitchen. But did you know there’s another place in the home that guests will naturally gravitate towards? Depending on where you live, it’s called a keeping room, den or hearth room. A keeping room, as the name implies, “keeps” guests out of the kitchen and out…
