Dino’s Blog: Crafted for Kitchen Perfection

Timpano Our family LOVES to cook. I have had so many requests for me to share our family recipes that I thought I would finally do so. I hope you enjoy these meals as much as we do. I will be adding recipes regularly, so keep coming back! (By the way, the timpano in the photo is what Timpano is supposed to look like. In the movie, Big Night, the lady that made the Timpano for the set made the shell too thin; hence, you can see the ziti through the shell.)   By the way, Stanle

Rendering provided by custom cabinet company If you are remodeling a kitchen and you are using custom or semi-custom cabinetry, expect to leave a deposit with your design firm when you order. They may also require a retainer prior to ordering,  so they can assist in designing and pricing your kitchen. Retainers are generally fully applied toward the initial payment. There are two popular formats followed by most companies. They are 50/40/10 and 40/50/10. What does that mean t

In recent years large sinks have become a kitchen design staple.  It is not uncommon to see single bowl sinks that are 4-7 feet in length. Influenced by the recent pandemic, we have seen a kitchen resurgence. People have rediscovered how enjoyable it is to spend time at home, preparing meals with loved ones and entertaining with friends and family. Partners and children are now sharing the work and joy of preparing meals together.  One challenge that exists when two people ar

Many of my sink designs have been inspired by listening to the needs of my clients. My first accessibility sink was one such instance.  I had a customer who was struggling to get her wheelchair to fit underneath her sink. My solution was to decrease the sink depth and move the drain to the right rear corner. This shifted all the plumbing away from the center of her sink, allowing her to comfortably work at the sink while in her wheelchair. Over the years we have had clients w