At haute kitchens, we believe in creating classic timeless environment that not only reflects ones lifestyle and design but also adds value and functionality of the space itself. Together we can create an environment that not only speaks to your personality but also make your life simpler.
Even after 22 years in the kitchen and bath design industry, Lisa Loushin continues to do things her own way. Her own way just happens to be your way. She takes her industry know-how, her impeccable eye for detail and her aspirations for bigger and better things to create your personal space that reflects you. The list of Lisa's awards and accolades is far from short. She's had numerous projects published, has won design competitions on both the regional and national levels and has been a featured guest on the DIY Network's "Kitchen Renovations" program, where her expertise helped create a dream kitchen.
Architects and designers have proven time and time again they know how to design an aesthetically pleasing kitchen. Design professionals especially know how to make the cooking area beautiful, and most often it becomes the focal point of the kitchen. However, does each of those beautiful spaces function just as beautifully and meet the individual client's cooking needs? If the answer is no or you don't have an answer, then you're doing your clients a disservice. Going back to Design 101, we should ask lots of questions to find out how clients utilize their kitchens.
Following a few simple tips can help create a kitchen that is functional for every user, and that follows universal design guidelines. Unlike universal kitchens designed years ago, universal design today doesn't mean boring design, but quite the opposite. It is important to note that universal design practices are broader than that of barrier-free design, and are in fact universal. Almost without exception, features or flexibility added to a product to accommodate individuals with temporarily or permanently reduced abilities in some areas have proven to be beneficial to users in general.
I'm not quite sure how the saying goes, but, regardless, it certainly makes sense and it's a motto I like to live and design by. I find that if there isn't a proper storage place for items in the kitchen, homeowners will use the countertop for storage. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of a beautifully designed kitchen? Why would you want clients to hide their beautiful countertops and backsplashes with all their clutter? They most likely spent a good chunk of their budget on those items, after all.
In the kitchen, Americans have accepted giant vent hoods as a design element and, in some cases, a focal point. However, in bathrooms, we do our best to make ventilation equipment less conspicuous. Homeowners and occupants seem to have a love/hate relationship with ventilation systems. They love them because they understand the benefits vents offer: They remove unwanted odors and pull moisture from the room to prevent mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew are unsightly, do damage to homes and are hazardous to our health.
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