Thinking “New Kitchen” Do it Wise!

At an average of $50,000, a kitchen remodel is a major undertaking. A good return on that investment means different things to different people. You may be considering resale value, your bank balance at the moment, the elements of your dream kitchen-or all of the above. Whatever the case, kitchen cabinets are a key component … Continued

(2018) Cool Kitchen Ideas

Kitchen design has been about three things for the past few years: white cabinets; quartz or marble counter-tops; and subway tile back-splashes. The good news is, 2018 trends are veering away from a couple of these mainstays (quartz and marble aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!). If you’re getting ready to do or redo your kitchen, … Continued

Negotiation Tips for Selling Your Home in Rhode Island

Are you thinking about selling your Rhode Island house? Before you list or sell it on your own, you should have your negotiation strategy in place. Always try to be one step ahead of your buyers. Use concrete facts to validate your asking price and consider anything about the house that could be used as ammunition to lower … Continued

4 Tips for First Time Home Sellers in Rhode Island

Buying and selling a home are two very different processes. First time home sellers may not know all that goes into successfully selling their house. It takes some work to find a buyer while getting the price you want. Below, find our… 4 best tips for first time home SELLERS!  The Price is Right You want to get as … Continued

(Prevent Break-Ins) Garage Door Secutity

You have checked all the windows to make sure they are closed and locked, doubled-checked the doors, let the neighbors know you are going out of town, informed the mail so it does not pile up and activated all the passive security systems in your home. However, one area is often overlooked as you pull out … Continued

Hot 2018 Kitchen Colors

2 Feeling blue? You’re about to. Blue is one of the hottest color for 2018 when it comes to one very important space: The kitchen. And that goes for green, too. Yes, after many years of all-white everything, expect to see some deeper, moodier shades in your chef space. It’s time for a kitchen renaissance. … Continued

5 Proven Tips to Sell Your Home Faster Rhode Island

When choosing to sell a house in Rhode Island, you’ll likely want the process to take as little time as possible. After all, time is money, right? The longer it takes to sell, the more it ends up costing you in the long run. Utility bills, taxes, and insurance payments only stop once the sale is … Continued

Lasting Kitchen Mods

Parkes Interiors As a designer, I pay attention to trends that come and go in kitchen design. And there are a lot of new options to consider. But I tell my clients that the key is always to consider whether what’s trending will actually function for your kitchen. So let’s take a look at some … Continued