oday's homeowners update their kitchens to reflect their personal tastes and add visual appeal their guests can enjoy when they entertain. But how do you get a custom look in your kitchen without the hefty price tag?

"By adding just a few decorative accents, homeowners can not only create a custom-looking kitchen, they can create a space that reflects a specific look -- from Art Nouveau to French Neoclassical," says Paul Radoy, manager of design services for Merillat, a cabinet company specializing in kitchen design.

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Do you dream of creating a beautiful kitchen that exudes a soft and romantic feel? If so, you might consider incorporating some of the elements of Tuscan kitchen designs the next time you remodel your kitchen.

There are many characteristics that are associated with Tuscan kitchen designs. For example, the colors you choose should recreate the look of natural earth tones. To that end, some of the colors you should incorporate into the design include...

conomic uncertainty. A changing political climate. Decreasing consumer confidence. Americans today have a lot to be anxious about -- and the need for escape is greater than ever. No place is this need more evident than in the home.

According to Judy Riley, Moen's vice president of design, the home is looked to as the primary place for comfort and serenity during times of unrest. "With decreased entertainment budgets and the growing trend toward entertaining in the home, Americans are spending a lot more time indoors," says Riley. "Today's home is for much more than eating and sleeping -- it is an escape from the outside world."

fter a long, economically challenged year, many homeowners can look forward to one bright spot on the New Year horizon: the expectation of a tax refund to help fund much-needed home fix-ups.

t's hard not to want a fashionable, newly remodeled home, especially if your cabinets are cluttered and crumbling from years of use, and the bathroom is so out of date you're embarrassed to have company visit. Now is a good time to do a little advance planning for remodeling to ensure every hard-earned dollar is used wisely.