While functionality and comfort are always the first considerations when undertaking a kitchen or bathroom remodel, aesthetics are also an essential element of every design. There are plenty of unique items and elements you can incorporate into your design to express your style and improve the comfort and functionality of your home.

Today, you don't have to live in the country on a rural homestead to enjoy the charms of a modern farmhouse kitchen. No matter where you live, you can bring the warmth of a bygone era, with a nod to modern style, into your home.

Here at Toulmin Kitchen & Bath, our team works hard to stay current with the latest kitchen design trends. Here are a dozen that have grown in 2020 and that we expect to see more of in the new year!

Thin-sheet large format porcelain is the perfect material for a kitchen backsplash, shower surround, fireplace surrounds, or even the bathroom floor!

You want your kitchen sink to look beautiful, and you want the beauty in a material that is durable enough to last for years. Here are the pros and cons of the top choices for kitchen sink materials.

If you're on the fence, but are unsure where to go next, here are some considerations that can help you create a space that you'll love spending time in every day!

Just like choosing the right jewelry completes your outfit, choosing the right kitchen hardware completes your kitchen design.

While home design and function are always the critical drivers for any kitchen remodeling, every plan should consider factors over the long-term if you're considering aging-in-place.

If you're looking for a durable and beautifully natural look, nothing compares to the beauty, color variations, and grain patterns real wood offers.

The "week nothing happens" is the time that your kitchen countertop is templated, cut, delivered, and prepared for installation.

Ensure that your newly remodeled kitchen suits your needs and grows with you in the years to come by avoiding these 3 common kitchen remodeling mistakes.

Looking to tile a master bath shower, new kitchen backsplash or are you confused between porcelain or ceramic? Read up on using tile in a home.

Read on to learn more about this Classic Blue kitchen remodel in the Remington Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Read about this new construction multi-room contemporary home built in the Waterfall neighborhood in Tuscaloosa and view drawings of this new construction project.

Learn the pros and cons of the four most popular kitchen layouts, including galley kitchens, one wall kitchens, U shaped kitchens, and L shaped kitchens.

Read about, and see before and after pictures of this traditional mixed metal kitchen project in the Waterfall Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Don't forget your four-legged family members when you remodel! Here are tips for designing the perfect pet-friendly kitchen when remodeling.

If you have ample counter space for food prep, floor to ceiling kitchen cabinets are a trend to consider when remodeling a kitchen or pantry. Learn why.