Enhancing your home means making changes to increase your quality of life. Fewer improvements can achieve this goal than adding smart home devices and upgrading your outdoor living spaces. Consider these eight ideas to enhance your home. Smart Home Devices Living in a smart home means having at least three network-connected electronic gadgets designed to manage specific aspects of your property — including temperature, safety, and security. Smart home devices can talk with one another and are controllable through voice commands, mobile apps, or a central hub. They can perform autonomous contex ..read more

When planning a new kitchen design, your cabinet selection is a key element that defines your room’s style and functionality. Kitchen cabinets establish your room’s layout, create essential storage and workspace, and set up your key work and entertainment zones. They also set the tone for your kitchen design style with the cabinet door style, material, color scheme, and finish, along with accessories such as cabinet hardware. Once you have determined your layout with your kitchen design expert and chosen a style, it is time to select the color and finish that fits your design aesthetic. One o ..read more

Here is a new blog post from a guest author contributing to Lang’s Kitchen & Bath’s website. All views expressed are those of the author. Imagine stepping into a house where the boundaries between living spaces flow seamlessly, creating a harmonious and expansive environment. This is the appeal of open-concept homes, where walls and barriers give way to a unified living area. The beauty of this design lies in the flood of natural light that illuminates every corner and enhances the sense of spaciousness and freedom. You can host gatherings where conversations flow as easily as the sp ..read more

Here is a new blog post from a guest author contributing to Lang’s Kitchen & Bath’s website. All views expressed are those of the author. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, congratulations! It’s a big decision that requires a good deal of planning, but once it’s complete you will have a beautiful, functional kitchen to enjoy for years to come. Not to mention the value it will add to your home. As the big day approaches, there are some steps you’ll want to take to prepare your kitchen for the remodeling project. Before work can begin, you will need to pack up fragile items like dis ..read more

Importance of a Powder Room Powder rooms are installed in a home with convenience and accessibility in mind. They are typically located on the home’s first floor, where they are easily accessible for quick bathroom trips for family, or a restroom break for guests. Including a powder room in your home’s design means guests do not have to traipse upstairs to use the bathroom, and it keeps your main bathroom private. Powder rooms only became common in most homes from around the second half of the 20th century. They are now a staple in home design and offer not only convenience but also an opport ..read more

Here is a new blog post from a guest author contributing to Lang’s Kitchen & Bath’s website. All views expressed are those of the author. Americans spend over 400 hours in the kitchen each year, according to a survey by OnePoll. With 77% saying they cooked with their family at least once a week growing up — creating some of their favorite childhood memories — there’s no doubt that the kitchen is a much-loved space for many. However, when aiming to create a space that emulates the right mood and feel, doing so successfully can seem like a challenge. From the value in assessin ..read more

Here is a new blog post from a guest author contributing to Lang’s Kitchen & Bath’s website. All views expressed are those of the author. Your house becomes your home because of how you feel about it. However, even your dream home can get old. Paint fades, surfaces chip and walls crack. Trendy colors go out of style, patterns fall out of favor and rooms get cramped. Your needs change over time. An upgrade may be in order if you no longer find your abode as desirable as it used to be. Consider these seven ideas to rekindle your love for your home again. 1.   Open-Concept Lay ..read more

Are you planning a home remodel this year and looking for inspiration? Our top design projects of 2023 are the perfect place to start! From stunning kitchen designs to master bath remodels, powder rooms, laundry spaces, beverage bars, custom closets, and more we had an amazing year of designs to inspire every space in your home. Learn about the styles, layouts, color schemes, materials, and accessories that transformed these spaces. Rustic Transformation This remodel was part of a total reimagining of the home that involved structural changes, updating the layout, and a complete remodel of all ..read more

Here is a new blog post from a guest author contributing to Lang’s Kitchen & Bath’s website. All views expressed are those of the author. In recent years, the housing market has become increasingly competitive, with house prices across the US rising by almost 19%. While many homeowners may be looking to sell up and move on to pastures new, most will be hoping to maximize their ROI to ensure the proceeds gained from the sale of their homes hold enough value to cover the rising costs of relocation. One proven way to achieve this is via well-implemented pre-sale home renovations. In fac ..read more

Here is a new blog post from a guest author contributing to Lang’s Kitchen & Bath’s website. All views expressed are those of the author. If you’re interested in an outdoor kitchen, you’re on trend! High-end outdoor kitchens gained popularity during the pandemic with more time spent at home, according to a 2023 Luxury Outdoor Kitchen report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Since then, the appeal has continued to hold and is becoming standard in luxury home builds, the report found. When talking about outdoor kitchens, it helps to discuss the following ways to cr ..read more